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Reference Number

0000402633

Issuing Organization

Town of Bristol

Owner Organization

Town of Bristol

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

1074

Title

Long-Term Lease of Former Byfield School 220 High Street

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.2069763.C12587176

Details

Location

United States, Rhode Island, Bristol County

Delivery Point

Bristol Town Hall, 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Piggyback Contract

Description

The Town of Bristol (the Town) is requesting proposals from qualified bidders for a long-term lease of the building known as “Former Byfield School” located at 220 High Street, Bristol. The property is located on the east side of High Street on the northeast corner of the intersection of High Street and Church Street and is a contributing building within the Bristol Historic District and the Bristol Waterfront National Register Historic District.
The Town is seeking proposals for the long-term lease of the building that demonstrate the highest and best use of the property under the current zoning designation of Public Institutional (PI) which prohibits residential uses. Respondents should clearly illustrate the potential reuse of the property. Respondents need to perform their own due diligence with respect to zoning, building and historical issues.

Dates

Publication

10/27/2025 11:15 AM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

12/01/2025 12:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

12/10/2025 12:00 PM EST

Onsite Visit

11/21/2025 09:00 AM EST

Onsite Visit

11/22/2025 09:00 AM EST

Onsite Visit

11/24/2025 01:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Diane Williamson

401-253-7000 ext. 126

Dwilliamson@bristolri.gov

Bonding Requirements

- Bid Bond

1000 $

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

11/21/2025 09:00 AM EST

Location

“Former Byfield School” located at 220 High Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Event Note

Tour of property from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

11/22/2025 09:00 AM EST

Location

“Former Byfield School” located at 220 High Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Event Note

Tour of property from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

11/24/2025 01:00 PM EST

Location

“Former Byfield School” located at 220 High Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Event Note

Tour of property from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Persons who desire to long-term lease the subject property must submit ten (10) copies of their proposal and letter of intent to Melissa Cordeiro, Town Clerk, 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809 on December 10, 2025 before 12:00 noon o’clock. Proposals must be submitted in writing in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked “RFP #1074 FOR LONG-TERM LEASE OF 220 HIGH STREET".