Housing Consultation and Pre-Development Advisory Services

The State of Connecticut, Housing and Community Development Division, in conjunction with the Town of East Windsor, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Housing Consultation and Pre-Development Advisory Services. This procurement seeks qualified consultants to provide comprehensive advisory services supporting housing development initiatives throughout Connecticut, with deliverables including market analysis, feasibility studies, financial modeling, project structuring, regulatory compliance review, and pre-development planning for affordable and mixed-income housing projects. Prospective vendors must demonstrate relevant expertise, proven experience on comparable housing projects, qualified team members, and strong past performance records. The evaluation criteria emphasize both technical qualifications and cost-effectiveness, with pricing mechanisms to be determined through proposal submissions. The solicitation opened on December 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM EST and closes on January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with a question-and-answer period running from December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST through January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. All interested vendors may submit questions during the designated Q&A window. The primary contact for submissions and inquiries is Melissa LaBelle at the Town of East Windsor, 11 Rye Street, East Windsor, CT 06088, reachable at 860-698-1320 or mlabelle@eastwindsorct.gov.

Connecticut has indicated that state-certified minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation and workforce development initiatives will be considered within the selection process, though no specific set-asides have been designated and all vendors remain eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified in the solicitation materials. The contract anticipates an initial term with potential renewal options to be negotiated based on satisfactory performance and continued funding availability. Funding for this engagement will derive from Connecticut state appropriations and may be supplemented with federal housing funds or grants to support the state's strategic commitment to expanding housing supply and community development objectives. The specific estimated total contract value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documentation.