RFQ 2027-04_Oct_7_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation document issued by the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, for the redevelopment of a 23-acre municipally owned property located at 300 Armory Road, the former Ella T. Grasso Regional Center. The Town seeks Statements of Qualifications from development entities interested in proposing redevelopment options for affordable housing purposes. The property includes an administration building, two deteriorating structures available for rehabilitation or demolition, and an indoor swimming pool currently operated by Stratford Public Works. The solicitation opened August 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with a submission deadline of September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. A mandatory pre-bid facility tour is scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Written questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The property is situated within one mile of the Merritt Parkway (CT-15) and is adjacent to Nichols Avenue and Hawley Lane Mall, providing access to retail shopping, groceries, pharmacies, financial institutions, and healthcare providers.

Respondents must submit physical copies only—one printed original, five copies, and one USB drive in PDF read-only format—to the Town Purchasing Department, 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615. Electronic submissions are not permitted. All submissions must remain firm for 90 days from the due date. Evaluation criteria include 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. SBE/MBE certification is an evaluation criterion. The Town's primary goal is to create at least 100 affordable senior units. 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. The Town will shortlist a minimum of four qualified firms to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal process. Contact information for inquiries is Phillip Ryan, Purchasing Agent, at pryan@townofstratford.com; verbal communication will not be accepted.