Modernization Consulting and Grant Application and Administration Services

The Portland Housing Authority in Connecticut is requesting proposals for modernization consulting and grant application and administration services under RFP 39421, with proposals due November 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Connecticut residents and Connecticut-based vendors are encouraged to participate. No specific contract value is stated. All vendors are eligible to respond.

The scope encompasses grant research and identification, grant application preparation and submission, grant administration and compliance monitoring, and modernization project planning and consulting to support external funding efforts for housing modernization initiatives. The consultant must demonstrate relevant experience in grant writing, housing modernization projects, and public sector grant administration.

The initial contract term and renewal options are to be determined based on project needs and performance evaluation. Pricing will be evaluated as part of overall proposal scoring, with emphasis on cost-effectiveness and value delivered. The State anticipates funding services through a combination of departmental budgets and grant revenues obtained through successful applications. Free On Board Destination is specified as the delivery term, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor.

The question and answer period runs from October 14 through October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All proposals must comply with State of Connecticut procurement regulations and equal opportunity employment requirements. The contact for inquiries is Allen Harrison, Portland Housing Authority, 9 Chatham Court, Portland, Connecticut 06480, 860-342-1688 ext. 111, or Aharrison@portlandha.org. An additional RFP document was added to the solicitation package on October 14, 2026, containing detailed scope and requirements.