Community Development Block Grant

The Town of Hamden, Connecticut, is issuing Request for Proposals 26-05 to procure legal services in support of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary deliverable is comprehensive legal representation provided by a Connecticut-licensed real estate closing attorney or firm to facilitate homebuyer closings for CDBG assistance recipients. Key responsibilities include reviewing program requirements and HUD/CDBG regulations, conducting title review and due diligence, preparing closing documents, coordinating with the Town and relevant stakeholders, conducting real estate closings in full compliance with Connecticut law and HUD requirements, properly disbursing CDBG grant funds, and maintaining complete post-closing documentation and records in accordance with HUD retention requirements. Eligible costs include closing attorney fees with prior written approval and up to 50 percent of the primary lender's required down payment. Respondents must submit sealed proposals consisting of one original, three hard copies, and a Flash Drive to the Finance Office, Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518, on or before Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with public opening to follow. Written questions must be submitted to purchasing@hamden.com by Thursday, March 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted on Town-provided RFP forms without alteration and must include all required certifications, affidavits, non-conflict statements, and non-collusive statements, along with pricing information on the designated Price Sheet form specifying lump sum pricing, Federal I.D. Number, and company contact information.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types noted in the available solicitation documents; all vendors are eligible to respond. Respondents must be Connecticut-licensed real estate closing attorneys or firms with demonstrated experience in HUD-funded CDBG programs or similar affordable housing initiatives and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including HUD CDBG regulations, the Fair Housing Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the available documentation. The estimated total contract value and possible award amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any technical defects in submissions. All applicable permits and licenses must be obtained at the sole cost of respondents, and RFP documents are available for download at https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/BidBoard.