VendorChangeDetailsReport_BI-Q-751-ARC_v1_Sep_16_26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Change Details Report for the Town of Stratford, Connecticut's Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural/Engineering Services related to the redevelopment of the former Ella T. Grasso Regional Center. The Town is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from development entities interested in redeveloping a 23-acre municipally owned property located at 300 Armory Road for affordable housing purposes. The project encompasses an administration building and two deteriorating structures that may be rehabilitated or demolished for new construction, with the Town's primary objective of creating at least 100 affordable senior housing units. A mandatory facility tour is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with sealed submissions required by September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. delivered only in physical format to the Town Purchasing Department. Written questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to the Purchasing Agent. The change report dated September 16, 2026 indicates that Addendum 1 has been added to the solicitation documentation.

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, and experience with state and federal program assistance. Evaluation criteria include Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (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 will shortlist a minimum of four qualified firms to advance to a subsequent Request for Proposal process. All submissions must remain firm for 90 days from the due date. 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.