County of Northampton Gracedale Site Infrastructure Feasibility Study and Phased Development Plan

The County of Northampton seeks a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive infrastructure feasibility study and develop a phased development plan for the 358‑acre Gracedale Nursing Home campus. The consultant must assess existing building systems, identify critical repairs, evaluate modernization and expansion alternatives, estimate costs, and propose phased implementation while ensuring resident safety and continuity of care in an occupied long‑term‑care facility. Deliverables include stakeholder‑engagement reports, condition assessments, alternative concepts, cost estimates, a phased capital‑improvement plan, and final presentation to County officials. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference on Oct 28, 2026 (in‑person or virtual) • Proposal submission deadline: Nov 12, 2026 2:00 PM (electronic only) • Questions due by Nov 4, 2026; answers provided by Nov 6, 2026 • Anticipated notice to proceed: Dec 10, 2026; final report due Dec 1, 2027 • Scope covers full infrastructure inventory, stakeholder engagement, alternative development analysis, phased plan, and preliminary financial/funding considerations • Required qualifications: experience with skilled‑nursing/long‑term‑care facilities, architectural/engineering planning, capital‑planning, regulatory compliance, and public‑sector consulting • Contract type: professional services agreement with standard County insurance and compliance requirements