34811_Feb_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Housing Authority of the City of Danbury, Connecticut for comprehensive rehabilitation and renovation services at Wooster Manor, a 98-unit residential apartment building located at 36 West Wooster Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The solicitation seeks a qualified general contractor to oversee substantial capital improvements to the seven-story property, including architectural and exterior facade upgrades, unit interior renovations, common area improvements, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades. Specific deliverables encompass window and door replacements, kitchen and bathroom fixture upgrades, boiler replacements, electrical panel upgrades, fire sprinkler modernization, emergency call system installation, copper plumbing supply line replacements, and balcony railing replacements. The solicitation period runs from February 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM EST through March 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, with a vendor Q&A period from February 10, 2026 through February 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Interviews are scheduled for March 30, 2026 via Zoom/Teams, with anticipated Board approval prior to April 30, 2026, and construction expected to begin in early 2027 with an 18-month contract period commencing upon loan closing.

The project will be funded through a HUD Section 221(d)(4) substantial rehabilitation loan as part of HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program, converting all units to project-based Section 8 assistance. Critical repairs totaling $66,000 must be completed prior to loan closing, while non-critical repairs valued at $518,000 must be completed within one year of closing. Evaluation criteria include technical capabilities (30 points), financial strength (15 points), demonstrated HUD experience including 221(d)(4) program participation (35 points), anticipated overhead and profit percentages (10 points), and women/minority/small business enterprise status with Section 3 commitments (10 points combined). Required qualifications mandate contractors demonstrate technical capabilities, financial strength with proof of working capital equivalent to 5% of the construction contract value, and bonding capacity of at least $10 million. All work must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and Section 3 program standards applicable to HUD-financed projects. No incumbent vendor or current contractor has been identified. All vendors are eligible to respond, with preference points available for women, minority, and small business enterprises. Interested contractors should contact Lisa Gilchrist at the Danbury Housing Authority at 203-744-2500 or lGilchrist@hacdct.org.