35855_Apr_6_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal issued by the Litchfield Housing Authority for comprehensive relocation consulting services for the Bantam Falls development, an elderly and disabled housing portfolio property located at 130 Doyle Road, Bantam, Connecticut. The selected firm will provide relocation consulting services throughout the planning and construction phases, with primary responsibility for developing and implementing a temporary relocation plan for 36 one-bedroom units during major renovation activities. The scope of work encompasses approximately 4.25 project phases over a contract term of approximately 12 months and includes detailed planning documentation, community meeting facilitation, notice generation and distribution, intake assessments, relocation assistance, re-occupancy coordination, final reporting, and per-unit moving costs. 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. Financial closing is expected by July 15, 2026.

Qualified proposers must demonstrate experience with similarly-sized relocation projects involving both on-site and off-site components, familiarity with federal relocation requirements including Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA) compliance, and prior experience working on Connecticut Department of Housing and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority projects. Evaluation criteria include the experience level of key personnel, firm capacity, reference evaluations, and detailed itemized budgets on a per-unit basis. The 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 documentation. Proposers must maintain minimum insurance coverage as specified in the RFP documents and acknowledge all terms and conditions in writing. The Litchfield Housing Authority reserves the right to interview shortlisted respondents, negotiate fees, reject submissions that do not meet requirements or deadlines, and terminate or place the contract on hold based on project feasibility.