Bid Detail

12-258 - Redevelopment of 59-61 Avon Place

The City is interested in proposals which will renovate this historic two-family duplex house to its appearance as shown in the 1939 photo and as approved by the Springfield Historical Commission. (see RFP for photos)

The City is interested in proposals which will renovate 59-61 Avon Place as a two-unit house. Proposals resulting in owner-occupied units, including condominiums, are preferred. Institutional uses as group homes, churches, and schools will not be allowed.historic district and listed on the State Register Historic Places. Income producing projects may qualify for the federal and state 20% tax credit for historic rehabilitation.

CDBG funds are being made available by the CITY to be used for exterior repairs. No income restrictions are applied to these funds. CDBG funds will be an interest free, forgivable loan not to exceed $25,000. The loan will be paid out as reimbursement of expenditures. Half of the loan will be forgiven upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Springfield Building Commissioner. Once the Certificate of Occupancy has been obtained, 20% of the remaining loan will be forgiven each year the property is owner occupied over the next five year period.

The proposed development should minimize other public expenditures and not require ongoing public operating subsidie59-61 Avon Place was constructed in 1882 as a side-by-side duplex house. It has two floors, plus attic and basement. The property is zoned Residential B. The building is within walking distance of the Central Business District and the South End and is less than ½ mile to Interstate 91 and 1½ miles to Interstate 291.

The property will be conveyed with a reverter clause which will require completion of development within twelve (12) months of conveyance of the deed.

Any exterior alterations such as new windows, additions, covering or removal of elements such as cornice detail or siding require prior approval of the Springfield Historical Commission.

Landscaping and parking plans must be approved by the Office of Planning and Economic Development prior to transfer of title.
As part of the submission, a schedule of benchmarks for the project must be included - including immediate plans to secure the property from weather and from the public. Schedule to restore utilities to the building and exterior lighting should also be included. Preference will be given to proposals committing to securing the building in an expedient manner. All work should be complete within twelve (12) months of the date of closing.

Bidders are subject to all current zoning, building restrictions and controls as well as design review by the Office of Planning and Economic Development. Bidders must be current on all taxes, fines, fees and other debts and liabilities that they may have to the CITY and must make known in the proposal should any current liabilities exist.

Bidders must show proof of financial commitment to close immediately on the property and commence redevelopment. Project budget and corresponding financing must be provided.


Open houses will be held at 59-61 Avon Place during the following times:

Saturday, January 14, 2012 - Open House at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 - Open House at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, January 30, 2012 - Open House at 11:00 a.m.

Those visiting the house must sign an indemnification agreement prior to entering and should be prepared with sturdy footwear and flashlights for each person entering.

In addition to the open house, questions regarding the RFP may be submitted in writing to the Office of Procurement. In order to provide prompt answers to questions, the RFP Review Committee requests that all proposers submit written questions ten days prior to the RFP response deadline.

Accordingly, questions must be received in writing only at the Office of Procurement not later than February 1, 2012. Questions may be faxed or mailed. The Office of Procurement's fax number is (413) 787-6295. The RFP Review Committee will compile written answers which will be mailed to all Proposers who requested a copy of the RFP, no later than February 8, 2012.

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