RFP 26-05_Mar_30_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) 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 required is comprehensive legal representation 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 appropriately, and maintaining complete post-closing documentation per HUD retention standards. The solicitation period runs from March 17, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. EDT through March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Sealed proposals consisting of one original, three hard copies, and a Flash Drive must be submitted to the Finance Office at Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518, by March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with public opening to follow. Written questions must be submitted to purchasing@hamden.com by March 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Proposals must be submitted on Town-provided RFP forms without alteration and include all required certifications, affidavits, non-conflict statements, non-collusive statements, and 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. The Town is accepting proposals from all vendors; there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types. 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. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any technical defects in submissions. All applicable permits and licenses must be obtained at the sole cost of respondents.