Summary of RFP 26-09: Rehabilitation Inspection Services

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Town of Groton, Connecticut, seeking qualified firms or individuals to provide professional and technical services for Housing Rehabilitation Inspection Services. The scope of work includes property inspections, scope of work development, cost estimation, project bidding coordination, construction inspections, and administrative support for housing rehabilitation activities and program income management. The RFP was released on February 2, 2026, with proposals due by 2:30 p.m. on February 20, 2026, submitted in three copies to Karl Klein, Purchasing Agent, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340. The contract period extends for three years from March 19, 2026, through March 19, 2029, with potential extension for up to two additional one-year terms. No specific site visits or bidder's conference date has been identified in the documentation.

Pricing will be vendor-specified on a cost basis using per diem rates by job category and proposed fee approach, with no estimated total contract value specified in the RFP. The Town encourages applications from minority-owned, women-owned, small businesses, and Section 3 firms; however, all vendors are eligible without designated set-asides. No incumbent contractor has been identified. All services must demonstrate full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including Affirmative Action, Section 3, Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity, Davis-Bacon, and State Prevailing Wage requirements. Selected contractors must provide insurance certification within ten days of selection, including General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Umbrella coverage of $1,000,000. Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale based on proposed scope of work and project approach (15 points), firm background and experience with Federal/State funding and Small Cities CDBG Program experience (25 points), key staff qualifications and resumes (10 points), and proposed fee approach (30 points). The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and award to the bidder deemed to best serve the public interest.