Neighborhood Resident Meeting to Discuss City Request for Proposal (RFP) for Re-development of the Strong School

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Comment by Lee Cruz on April 14, 2010 at 3:23pm

List of Developers that submitted a proposal re: Strong School

4/13/2010 12:00:00 AM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN
BUREAU OF PURCHASES
www.CityOfNewHaven.com/PurchasingBureau
200 ORANGE STREET NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06510
Tel. (203) 946-8201 Fax. (203)946-8206
JOHN DeSTEFANO, JR. Mayor
Michael V. Fumiatti Purchasing Agent
purchasing@NewHavenCT.net

RFP/RFQ RESPONDENTS

Solicitation Name: Strong School Redevelopment
Opening Date: Solicitation #: 2010-2-710

1 A. PRETE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. as a main member of STRONG SCHOOL, LLC. 156 FULTON TERRACE NEW HAVEN, CT 06512 Fernando Pastor (203640-7327

2 C.G. DEVELOPERS, LLC 470 BEECHWOOD AVE BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 BOB CARLSON robertcarlson@optonline.net (203)380-0008

3 FIRST NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 325 MYRTLE AVE #1004 BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604 AURORA LEIGH aleigh@fndev.com (203)673-4454

Comment by Gabriela Campos-Matteson on March 12, 2010 at 7:00pm

hiya,
does anyone have a copy of the RFP i forgot to ask Mike for one - and i have a feeling i cant get it on Friday night - lol.

Comment by Susan Mitchell on March 11, 2010 at 11:29am

I didn't know about this and have a pick up scheduled so depending on when they come ....
I know this can be discussed Sat. but in case I can't make it I wanted to give a possible use. What if the New Haven Adult Ed took over the building and they could have classes there for ESL,GED, general interest classes or even a combo with Parks and Rec. I know that NH adult ed is located at Ella Grasso Blvd but why not have an additional site? Something on this side of the city to accomidate the community and give more options. This could give them a way to expand there program. Wallingford has done this with there program. An art co-op like erector square might be interesting too! I just hope the existing building is kept and retro fitted for what ever .... I like seeing the boys and girls entrances. :D It's a bit of history.

Comment by Lee Cruz on March 11, 2010 at 7:06am

Two additional notes:

1. Proposals responding to the RFP are due to the City by March 30. This does not end the conversation, it is the beginning.

2. The RFP includes pictures and graphs -- too big to send around via email BUT it cost nothing to go to the city website, register as a developer and get authorization to down load the files directly; start here: www.cityofnewhaven.com/purchasing by locating the Strong School RFP. If you know of someone wishing to get a copy of the RFP but they do not have access to the internet access they can get a copy by calling 203-946-8202 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Comment by Libby Makela Johnson on March 11, 2010 at 6:14am

I don't know if I will make it, especially since I think Drew has soccer games, but, as much as I love the idea of that beautiful old building becoming residential property--I think having a condo there would be amazing--what I have always envisioned and felt we need is a community center for our neighborhood. Someplace where kids and adults can have open gym to play b-ball or participate in other indoor sports in a safe, convenient location; a place where people can volunteer to tutor kids and provide those who have "aged out" of after school care with a place to congregate that is safe and has boundaries and expectations and reinforces respect and positive, loving discipline and guidance; a place for adults and kids to receive counseling, etc. Is this even a possibility, or is the City dead set on zoning Strong School for residential use? I'd love to get a look at the RFP. Lee, can I swing by and grab a copy? Is it available online? Best to all, Libby