RFQ 2027-04_Oct_23_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut for the redevelopment of a 23-acre municipally owned property formerly known as the Ella T. Grasso Regional Center. The Town seeks Statements of Qualifications from development entities interested in proposing affordable housing redevelopment options for the property located at 300 Armory Road. The site, which ceased operations in 2016 and was conveyed to the Town by the State of Connecticut, includes an administration building, two deteriorating buildings eligible for rehabilitation or demolition, and an indoor swimming pool currently operated by Stratford Public Works. The property is positioned within one mile of the Merritt Parkway (CT-15) and adjacent to Nichols Avenue and Hawley Lane Mall, offering convenient access to retail, grocery, pharmacy, financial, and healthcare services. The solicitation opened on August 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT and closes on September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. A mandatory facility tour is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and the vendor question and answer period runs through September 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Submissions must be physical only—one printed original, five copies, and one USB drive in PDF read-only format—delivered to the Town Purchasing Department at 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615.

Respondents must provide company experience, personnel qualifications and resumes, project approach, disciplinary history disclosures, exceptions to RFQ terms, and three references for similar projects completed within the past three years, with emphasis on senior housing, affordable housing, state and federal program assistance, and municipal or public housing authority partnerships. Evaluation criteria include SBE/MBE certification status, lead project manager and team qualifications, experience with municipal, state, and federal resources, relationships with public housing authorities, and community engagement experience. The Town's primary objective is to create at least 100 affordable senior units. All submissions must remain firm for 90 days from the due date. The Town will shortlist a minimum of four qualified firms to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal process. The property is subject to deed restrictions requiring use for municipal and affordable housing purposes, with reversion to the State of Connecticut if conditions are not met. Written questions should be directed to Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent, at PRyan@townofstratford.com. Electronic submissions are not permitted.