Q&A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the former use of the property? Has a 21E been performed on the property? Is there a soil report for the parcel? | To the best of DCAMM’s knowledge, prior its demolition (between 2016-2019), the building on the Property was used for storage, studio, and office space by several commercial tenants. Historically, the building was part of a nail manufacturing plant. See the environmental documents linked below for more details. |
| Are the retaining walls from a previous development? Has there been a study either by the city or the state on the condition of the retaining wall? Is there any relationship or existing agreement with the MBTA on the maintenance of the retaining wall? | The retaining walls are within the boundaries of the property. The retaining walls pre-date the Commonwealth's acquisition of the property and DCAMM does not have any studies on the condition of the retaining wall. |
| Is there an easement with/between the property and the commuter rail? | DCAMM is not aware of any easements. Proposers are responsible for due diligence including title review. |
| The RFP states there are utilities ready to hookup, do we know how many connections are existing? | Utilities are described in “Hale Street Parking Lot” plans (Appendix C of the RFP). The selected developer will be responsible for conducting investigation to confirm the location and availability of these utilities and any additional utilities on the Property. |
| Have there been any discussions with Bridgewater Fire Department for additional hydrants required when the site is developed? | No. |
| Is there any preference from the city or BSU for commercial on site? Or 100% housing? | See Section 2, Project Goals, item 4, of the RFP, which discusses Local Goals for the site. The Property is located in the form-based code Central Business District, Redevelopment (CBD-R) and the MBTA Communities Overlay District (MBTACOD), which allows multi-family housing as-of-right. See bridgewaterma.org for more details on the applicable zoning summaries. The Development Project will be expected to follow the local zoning in effect at the time of permitting, so long as it allows at least 15 housing units per acre, as the zoning permits greater density than the minimum density municipalities are required to permit under the Affordable Homes Act. |
| Is a single use considered acceptable? Is there any use that would be deemed unacceptable? | A primary use other than housing would be deemed unacceptable, as the Affordable Homes Act authorizes the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey surplus real property for housing purposes. The Development Project will also be expected to follow the local zoning, as stated above. |
| Are there any drawings or details on the foundation slab and sub structures on site. Thickness, utility conduits, etc.? | Please refer to the Groundwater Observations Report and utilities as shown in the “Hale Street Parking Lot” plans (Appendix C of the RFP). DCAMM does not have any additional drawings or details on the foundation slab and sub structures on the site. |
| Can you please share a copy of the Zoning ordinance? | See bridgewaterma.org for details on the applicable zoning summaries. The Property is located in the form-based code Central Business District, Redevelopment (CBD-R) and the MBTA Communities Overlay District (MBTACOD), which allows multi-family housing as-of-right. |
| Can you please share a land survey or land tracker of the parcel? | Please refer to Appendix E of the RFP to view the site survey plan. Parcels 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16 on the plan are part of the Property. |
| Are there any height restrictions? | See the Town of Bridgewater’s zoning bylaws, which can be found at https://www.bridgewaterma.org/319/Zoning. |
DCAMM makes no representations or warranties whatsoever, as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information contained in, or provided as part of, this RFP, including, without limitation, information in the RFP, in appendices, attachments, technical information, or supplements, in hard copy, facsimile, electronic or online, or available upon request or from other sources. The information is provided for convenience only, and cannot be relied upon, without outside, independent investigation and verification by Proposers. This information is subject to differing interpretation, analysis, and conclusions and to errors, omissions, and changes in costs, conditions, economics, engineering, laws, rules and regulations that may occur on or after the date the information was created or assembled. (See Section 6 General Provisions of the RFP for additional details.)