Development Lead: Adaptive Reuse of Witt School

Second Publication:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Town of Stafford (“Town”) to solicit Proposals from qualified entities for the adaptive reuse of the former and vacant Earl M. Witt Intermediate School building, located at 20 Hyde Park Road in Stafford, Connecticut. The Town invites respondents with the capacity to successfully preserve and reuse the former school building through concepts that promote economic growth, innovative design, long-term sustainability, and new opportunities for the community.

The Town seeks to identify a qualified developer or development team—whether for-profit or nonprofit—with the creativity, experience, and capacity to transform the former school into a dynamic and productive facility. A variety of development approaches are encouraged, including full or partial adaptive reuse, selective demolition, and compatible new construction, with a strong preference for designs that preserve the unique architectural elements of the original structure.

RFP Issue Date: Wednesday, April 1, 202
Question Submission Deadline: 4:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Question Response Deadline: 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 1, 2026
* Proposal Submission Deadline: 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 14, 2026
Optional Site Visit: By appointment only. Please contact the RFP Point of Contact to schedule.
Updated from original RFP Schedule

RFP: 2026 Adaptive Reuse of Witt School Building (updated 5/1/26)

Response to RFP Questions

Project Downloads

• Floor Plan
• Property Card - 20 Hyde Park Road
• Deed Information (legal review)
• Appraisal Report (2007)
• Hyde Park Deed

• Hazardous Building Report (2021)
• Existing Conditions Report (1999)
• Hazardous Building Materials Report (2010)

• Redevelopment Action Plan
• Conceptual Re-Use Study
• Residential Re-Use Study

• Town of Stafford Plan of Conservation & Development
• Town of Stafford Zoning Regulations
• Town of Stafford Department of Permits & Inspections (webpage)

Amber Wakley, Town of Stafford Director of Grants & Community Development, will serve as the primary point of contact throughout the proposal process. All correspondence and questions related to this RFP should be submitted in writing to amberw. Please refer to the “Submission Instructions” section in RFP attachment for details on proposal submission.

RFP: 2026 Adaptive Reuse of Witt School Building