HAVERHILL — Public officials are attaching major goals to a plan to redevelop about 16 acres at Northern Essex Community College.
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and the college on Monday released a request for proposals for a long-term ground lease and redevelopment of campus health and wellness facilities.
Officials want plans “that will address deferred maintenance, contribute to campus decarbonization, foster neighborhood relationships, and boost recruitment and retention by enabling vibrant athletic programming,” according to DCAMM.
The RFP invites proposals encompassing a 45,000-square-foot sports and fitness center, as well as a parking area, baseball field, softball field and asphalt track.
DCAMM said the RFP was informed by extensive planning and a public hearing in 2023, and “while complementary and mutually reflective of NECC’s creativity and collaborative approach, this project is not directly related to the recently announced potential partnership between Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School and NECC.”
A site tour is planned for June 26, with a bidders conference on July 10 and proposals due by Aug. 30.