SUMMARY

The Town of Milton, in conjunction with the Milton Recreation Department and Milton on the Move, wishes to procure the services of a professional consultant to identify the local feasibility of a public multi-use indoor recreation facility (or facilities) that includes a pool, ice rink, and community center. Through the Milton on the Move process and in past community-wide planning activities, residents of Milton have established a vision to develop a recreation facility or complex that could serve as a space for Milton community members to hold events, sports and other recreation activities. The goal is to expand year-round recreation and fitness options for residents and to draw in members of surrounding communities, which contributes to economic development by making Milton more of a destination Town. 

The Consultant supplying this service must be adept in recreation facilities operations management and experienced in economic, financial and market study of recreation facilities, recreational activities, athletic/sports programming, geographic regions, and populations. Proposals will be reviewed by personnel from the Town of Milton, Milton Recreation Commission and Milton on the Move.

The successful Consultant must enter into a professional services contract with the Town of Milton and must abide by all contract conditions and procure all pertinent insurance requirements.

OBJECTIVE

Using existing planning documents along with the analysis of market conditions, funding sources, revenue potential, and other factors as identified below, determine the estimated scope, size and cost to build and to operate a public multi-use indoor recreation facility (or facilities) to include a pool, ice rink, and community center. 

View the attached RFP for the Scope of Services and additional information. 

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL AND TIMETABLE

An optional pre-bid meeting will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in person in the Community Room at 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT, or virtually via zoom. See attached RFP for Zoom information. 

Any clarifying questions regarding the RFP should be directed to the following individual by July 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. Responses will be transmitted via email to all bidders who attend the optional pre-bid meeting. 

Don Turner, Jr., Town Manager
Town of Milton, Vermont
43 Bombardier Road, Milton, Vermont 05468
802-893-6655 option 2

Proposals must be delivered by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), July 21, 2023 to Don Turner in the Town Manager’s Office at 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT. One (1) hard copy of the proposal in a sealed envelope shall be hand delivered or mailed to the above contact and received by the deadline, and an identical electronic copy of the proposal shall also be submitted in PDF format to . Proposals received after the deadline will be returned to the respective business or individual unopened. 

Clearly indicate the following on the outside of the sealed envelope containing the proposal:

• Name and address of bidding company
• Primary contact person
• “Request for Proposal: Market Feasibility Study for Indoor Recreation Community Facility”

Proposals will be evaluated on the thoroughness of the individual's or business’ response to this request, the experience of the proposed staff, ability to comply with all analysis requirements, procurement of proper insurance, etc. Certain businesses or individuals may be selected for personal interviews based on the Town’s evaluation of the proposals and a final selection made. The successful Consultant shall be prepared to begin services on September 1, 2023. The proposal submission will be the Consultant’s indication that they can adhere to this schedule.