Affordable housing plan development

The Town of Wethersfield, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting planning consulting services for the development of an Affordable Housing Plan, specifically pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 8-30j. The procurement seeks experienced and qualified firms to create a comprehensive affordable housing strategy for the municipality. Proposed deliverables will include a detailed Affordable Housing Plan that meets state statutory requirements, with the primary objective of addressing housing accessibility and affordability within the community. The RFP (Solicitation Number TOW 2024-07) was released on November 6, 2023, with proposals due by December 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period is scheduled from November 6, 2023, at 4:45 PM EST through November 17, 2023, at 1:45 PM EST, during which potential bidders can seek clarification about the project scope and requirements. Interested firms must demonstrate expertise in municipal planning, housing policy development, and compliance with state housing regulations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The RFP does not mention any preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor classifications. Additionally, no incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation materials. The documents do not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the project. The procurement indicates that delivery terms will be Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the selected vendor. Proposals will be evaluated based on the firm's qualifications, understanding of the project requirements, and ability to deliver a comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan that meets the Town of Wethersfield's needs and complies with Connecticut General Statutes 8-30j. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Julie Gerace at the Town of Wethersfield's Purchasing Department.