South Benson Marina Waterfront Ground Lease Development

The Town of Fairfield, through its Parks and Recreation Commission, is seeking proposals from investors or developers for a long-term ground lease to develop and operate a waterfront project anchored by a restaurant at South Benson Marina.

Town of Fairfield > Parks & Recreation Department


General
Open
2027-17
Nov 05, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 05, 2026 07:30 PM
40 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
atulin@fairfieldct.org
+12032563060
725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The Town of Fairfield, on behalf of its Parks and Recreation Commission, is seeking proposals from investors or developers for a long-term ground lease of Town property to develop a waterfront project anchored by a restaurant. The project is intended to support an economically vibrant waterfront and includes development and operation of an appropriate water-dependent use. The proposal must include the proposer’s development vision, business and legal-entity information, qualifications and comparable-project experience, key personnel resumes, references, an estimated schedule, conceptual site and parking plans, financial commitment to the Town, and proposed lease terms. Required submission materials include a proposal submission and completed references form, along with required acknowledgments concerning insurance, conflicts of interest, non-collusion, and the Town’s terms and conditions.

Classification Codes
NAICS713930Marinas
PSCX1FDLEASE/RENTAL OF DINING FACILITIES
Smart Codes
waterfront restaurant developmentground lease developmentmarina property development
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 5, 2026-Open Date
Oct 29, 2026-Questions Due Date
Nov 5, 2026-Close Date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
  • Pollution Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 0.05%
  • Payment Bond — 1%
  • Performance Bond — 1%
Scored
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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