Property Redevelopment of former Ella T. Grasso Regional Center

The Town of Stratford is issuing an RFQ to collect Statements of Qualifications from qualified development entities to propose redevelopment concepts for a 23‑acre, municipally‑owned parcel at 300 Armory Road. The site, formerly the Ella T. Grasso Regional Center, includes an administration building, two deteriorating structures, and a swimming pool operated by the town. The goal is to create affordable housing while leveraging proximity to the Merritt Parkway, retail, grocery, medical, and financial services. Interested firms must submit a written S‑O‑Q (no electronic submissions) and may attend an on‑site tour on 15 September 2026. • 23‑acre former state‑run care facility slated for affordable housing redevelopment. • Property includes existing administration building, two deteriorating structures (rehab or demolition), and a municipal swimming pool. • Location: 300 Armory Road, Stratford, CT – within 1 mile of CT‑15 (Merritt Parkway) and adjacent to Nichols Ave & Hawley Lane Mall (retail, grocery, pharmacy, finance, health services). • RFQ seeks overall redevelopment concepts, not detailed design or construction bids. • Pre‑bid site tour: Tuesday, 15 Sept 2026, 10:00 AM (optional). • Submissions must be paper‑based; electronic proposals will be rejected. • Primary contact: Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent ([email protected]).