RFP 8358 Wtby_May_12_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Waterbury, Connecticut, specifically RFP 8358 Wtby, seeking qualified construction contractors for a new mixed-use development project. Lazarus Project, LLC is managing the construction of a building on a 0.12-acre parcel located at 693 East Main Street, with the project scope including commercial space and twenty (20) single resident occupancy (SRO) housing units - specifically four (4) very-low income and sixteen (16) low income housing units. The solicitation was released on February 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, with proposal responses due on March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The RFP is open to all vendors, and interested parties can contact Maureen McCauley at 203-574-6748 or mmccauley@waterburyct.org for any questions.

The RFP does not specify an estimated total value or precise budget range for the project. Delivery and payment terms are listed as "N/A" and "Unspecified" respectively, suggesting flexibility in the contract structure. While no specific set-asides or incumbent vendor information is mentioned, the project appears to be driven by affordable housing development objectives. The mixed-use nature of the project indicates a comprehensive approach to urban development, likely involving municipal, state, or federal affordable housing program funding. Contractors will need to demonstrate not only construction expertise but also an understanding of the social impact goals of providing affordable single-resident occupancy housing in the Waterbury community.