Request For Proposal Response Template

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

October 1, 2015

Issued by MMCT Venture, LLC pursuant to

Special Act No. 15-7, Connecticut Bill No. 1090

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Table of C ontents

Section A: General

A-1 Introduction

A-1 Instructions

Section B: Municipality Submission Form

B-1 Name of Municipality

B-2 Type of Government

B-3 Mailing address of the respondent and contact person

B-4 Formal Approval Process

B-5 Planning Commission & Zoning Permits

B-6 Inland /Wetland Permits

B-7 Types of Taxes, fees and assessments

B-8 Other Municipal Departments or Services

B-9 Other Information, for consideration

Section C: Property Submission Form

C-1 Property Information

C-2 Accessibility / Visibility

C-3 Utilities

C-4 Other

Section D: Approval to Submit

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Section A:

General

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Introduction

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, through its newly

formed entity, MMCT Venture, LLC, invites you to respond to the attached Request for Proposal

for the development of a first-class gaming entertainment facility in your community.

It is with a deep sense of the history of this moment that our two nations move forward on this

joint venture to protect the jobs, revenue and partnership we have enjoyed with the State of

Connecticut for over twenty years. We take very seriously our responsibility to deliver a first

rate, sustainable project to our home state, and we believe fundamentally that all interested

communities and their leaders will share this commitment with us. We are interested in finding a

partner in this region who:

• Is committed to the protection and preservation of Connecticut jobs;

• Is committed to a sustainable, regional approach to development and to leveraging the

gaming facility to create jobs and development opportunities for the region;

• Recognizes and welcomes us as active and willing members of the community with a

genuine stake in a well-managed and well -sited facility;

• Understands that the gaming market in New England is extremely competitive and that as

a result sufficient public infrastructure, tax policies, and willing and well-trained

workforces are essential to winning the regional battle for jobs and revenue; and

• Demonstrates an ability and willingness to work with landowners, developers, labor and

other stakeholders to achieve our common goal of completing a project quickly and

efficiently.

One of the main things that distinguishes us in this effort to meet our competition head on is that

we view this development, as well as our other on- and off-reservation activities, through the

lens of centuries. We are bound to honor our ancestors and to leave a better place for our

grandchildren, and this commitment is fundamental to all that we do. This project must be done

well, it must be done right, and it must be done in a manner consistent with our shared values.

Thank you very much for your consideration, reflection and, hopefully, your response to this

Request for Proposal.

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Instructions

In accordance with Special Act No. 15-7, Connecticut Bill No. 1090, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and

the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, an instrumentality of the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of

Connecticut, have formed a joint venture, MMCT Venture LLC (“MMCT”) to protect Connecticut jobs

and to encourage tourism by creating a new casino gaming facility (the “Facility”) to be built in the

Hartford County region.

MMCT is interested in identifying a Municipality that wishes to become home to the Facility that will

provide significant and lasting benefit to the residents of the community, the region and the State of

Connecticut and will deliver an overall experience that residents and tourists will enjoy for years to come.

MMCT anticipates planning, designing, constructing and operating the Facility that would service 10,000

visitors daily. The Facility would be programmed to provide ample parking, food and beverage and other

amenities that would result in a first-class experience for these visitors and would complement the

existing assets of the community and region.

The proposal may only be submitted by a Municipality that has identified one or more potential locations

that could be the site of the new Facility.

If a respondent is unable to comply with or respond to any part of this Request for Proposals (RFP) and

requires clarification, questions may be submitted in writing to MMCT@hpearce.com

. MMCT has

selected Pearce Real Estate to coordinate the receipt of Proposals and to respond to any questions or

request for information. Questions will not be accepted or answered verbally. Questions will be accepted

by e-mail and answered on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page at

www.HPearceCommercial.com where you will find a link to the MMCT Venture page. Additional copies

of this RFP are available at the same location. At no time during this process should any Respondent

contact MMCT, the tribes or their officials, gaming enterprises, or executives directly. Answers to

questions submitted will be posted on the MMCT Ventu re pag e at

www.HPearceCommercial.com.

This RFP does not constitute an offer of any nature to any respondent. Neither MMCT nor Pearce Real

Estate shall assume any liability for expenses incurred by a Respondent in preparing, submitting, or

clarifying any proposal submitted in response to this RFP. This RFP is divided into two primary sections:

• The first section requ es ts re sponse s that per ta in to the Muni cip ality ; and

• The second section requests responses that pertain to a particular property or properties. More than

one property may be submitted with a Proposal, but a separate Property Submission Form and

Approval Forms must be completed for each property.

When submitting the Proposal, please feel free to extend your response beyond the formal space provided

by reference to an attachment. Please label any attachments made within a response by Section

Reference. Please be sure that the Respondent’s name is on each page of the Proposal as well as any

attachments and, also, where appropriate identifying information about a property or properties is also

clearly marked on each page or pages.

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Submission of a Proposal: The deadline to submit Proposals is no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday,

November 6, 2015. The respondent must submit three hard copies to H. Pearce Commercial c/o Chris

Nolan, 393 State St., North Haven, CT 06473 and one electronic version to MMCT@hpearce.com

. All

sections of this RFP must be submitted in order for a Proposal to be considered, including the signatures

of the duly authorized officer or agent of the Municipality and for the Property.

Proposals will be evaluated immediately thereafter. MMCT expects to select the Municipality and the

Property by December 15, 2015. Thereafter, MMCT intends to negotiate and enter into a development

agreement with the selected Municipality and an option to purchase or lease the selected Property. Any

development agreement with the Municipality and purchase or lease of the selected Property will be

contingent on the enactment of legislation authorizing the operation of the Facility as contemplated.

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Section B:

Municipality

Submission Form

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B. Municipality Submission Form Municipality: ___________________________

Municipality Submission Form

B-1 Name of the Municipality

Name:

B-2 Type of Government (check one box)

Mayor – Town Council

Board of Selectmen

Town Council - Manager

Other (please describe) _________________________________________________

B-3 Mailing address of the respondent and contact person

Contact Name

Number and Street

City State Zip Code

Phone Fax Email

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B. Munic ipality Submission Form Municipality:

B-4 Formal Approval Process

a. What approvals will be neces sa ry in order to develop and operate the Facil ity in this Mu n icipa li ty?

Please describe and include any and all relevant actions, agencies or officials that may be required.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

b. Has this Municip a li ty undertaken any action in support of or against the Facility being sited in your

Municipality?

_____________________________________________________________________________________

B-5 Planning Commission & Zoning Permits

a. Name of Governing Body(ies):

___________________________________________________________

b. Description of Permitting Process:

_________________________________________________________________________________

c. Requirement of the Permitting Process and any accomm odations, if available, to expedite the process:

_________________________________________________________________________________

B-6 Inland/Wetland Permits

a. Name of Governing Body(ies):

___________________________________________________________

b. Description of Permitting Process:

_________________________________________________________________________________

c. Requirement of the Inland / Wetland Permits process and any accommodations, if available, to

expedite the process:

_________________________________________________________________________________

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B. Munic ipality Submission Form Municipality:

B-7 Types of Taxes, fees a nd assess men ts

a. Property Taxes: Mill Rate __________ Last Assessment Year___________

Next Planned Assessment______________

b. Please describe any other taxes, fees or assessments required:

_________________________________________________________________________________

B-8 Other Municipal Departments or Services

a. Police Department – Services that would be required to accommodate the Facility:

_________________________________________________________________________________

b. Fire Department - Public or Volunteer – Services that would be required to accomm odate the Facility:

_________________________________________________________________________________

c. Any other departments or services that would be required to accommodate the Facility:

_________________________________________________________________________________

B-9 Other Information, for consideration

a. Please describe any other relevant or unique information about this Municipality that should be

considered:

_________________________________________________________________________________

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Section C:

Property Submissio n

Form

If more than one property is proposed, please submit

a Property Submission Form for each property.

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Fillable Printable Request For Proposal Response Template

Fillable Printable Request For Proposal Response Template