Hartford CT – $6–7M CMAR Renovation – Occupied Facility – RFP

Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is requesting proposals for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services to undertake a comprehensive renovation of St. Elizabeth House, a 54-bed transitional housing facility located at 118 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The 37,000 square-foot facility provides homeless services and will remain operationally active throughout the construction period. The project scope includes comprehensive renovation of the facility and site improvements, with an anticipated total project cost of $6 to $7 million, funded through the State of Connecticut OPM Non-Profit Grant Program and HUD EDI-CPF (Economic Development Initiative - Community Planning and Feasibility) funds. Qualified CMAR firms must be capable of managing complex renovation work in an occupied facility while maintaining service delivery. The RFP was issued on March 5, 2026, with RFP documents available for request beginning March 9, 2026 via email to dgurvich@mercyhousingct.org. A mandatory site tour is scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM with RSVP required by March 13, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email by March 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation reserves the right to reject any proposals received.

The organization actively encourages applications from minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises; however, all qualified vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the available documentation, nor were existing technology infrastructure integration requirements detailed. The procurement carries a project budget range of $6 to $7 million, representing a significant capital investment in the renovation and improvement of this critical homeless services facility. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. This solicitation presents an opportunity for experienced CMAR firms to demonstrate their capability in managing occupied facility renovations while supporting the continued provision of essential transitional housing services in Hartford County.