35855_Apr_27_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document issued by the Litchfield Housing Authority in Connecticut for comprehensive relocation consulting services related to the Bantam Falls development project. The firm selected will provide relocation consulting services throughout the planning and construction phases for 36 one-bedroom units designated for elderly and disabled residents located at 130 Doyle Road, Bantam, Connecticut. The selected consultant will develop and implement a temporary relocation plan coordinating the movement of all 36 units either on-site or off-site, manage packing and storage operations, coordinate moving services, and provide specialized transportation and assistance for residents with special needs. The RFP is open to all qualified vendors and proposals must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT to Jim Simoncelli Jr. at litchfieldhousingauthority@gmail.com and hmuniz@jdamelia.com. The contract term is approximately 12 months spanning approximately 4.25 project phases, with financial closing expected by July 15, 2026.

Qualified proposers must demonstrate prior experience with similarly-sized relocation projects involving both on-site and off-site components, familiarity with federal relocation requirements including URA compliance, and prior experience on Connecticut Department of Housing and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority projects, with competitive hourly rates required. Evaluation criteria include experience level of key personnel, firm capacity, reference evaluations, and detailed itemized budgets broken down on a per-unit basis. The RFP specifies free on board destination delivery terms with vendor-specified payment terms. No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular vendor categories are identified. The Litchfield Housing Authority has secured funding through the CHFA State Sponsored Housing Improvement Program, though no specific estimated total contract value or budget range is disclosed in the publicly available solicitation documentation. The Housing Authority reserves the right to interview shortlisted respondents, negotiate fees, request detailed fee proposals, reject non-compliant submissions, and terminate or place the contract on hold based on project feasibility. Proposers must maintain minimum insurance coverage as specified and acknowledge all terms and conditions in writing, with all activities performed in accordance with HUD and Connecticut Department of Housing guidelines.