RFP 26-05_Mar_23_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP 26-05) issued by the Town of Hamden, Connecticut, for legal services supporting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Grant Program. The primary service requested is comprehensive legal representation provided by a Connecticut-licensed real estate closing attorney or firm to facilitate homebuyer closings for CDBG assistance recipients. Key responsibilities include reviewing program and HUD/CDBG requirements, conducting title review and due diligence, preparing closing documents, coordinating with the Town and stakeholders, conducting real estate closings in compliance with Connecticut law and HUD requirements, disbursing CDBG grant funds, and maintaining post-closing documentation per HUD retention standards. The solicitation opened March 17, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. EDT and closes March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Written questions must be submitted to purchasing@hamden.com by March 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Sealed proposals consisting of one original, three hard copies, and a Flash Drive must be submitted to the Finance Office, Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut 06518, by the closing date, with public opening to follow.

Proposals must be submitted on Town-provided RFP forms without alteration and include all required certifications, affidavits, non-conflict statements, and non-collusive statements, along with pricing information on the designated Price Sheet form specifying lump sum pricing, Federal I.D. Number, and company contact information. Eligible costs include closing attorney fees with prior written approval and up to 50 percent of the primary lender's required down payment. All vendors are eligible to respond; however, respondents must be Connecticut-licensed real estate closing attorneys or firms with demonstrated experience in HUD-funded CDBG programs or similar affordable housing initiatives and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including HUD CDBG regulations, the Fair Housing Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The estimated total contract value and possible award amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. All applicable permits and licenses must be obtained at the sole cost of respondents. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any technical defects in submissions.