New Construction at 693 E. Main St, Waterbury CT

The City of Waterbury, Connecticut, through a Request for Proposals (RFP 8358 Wtby), is seeking qualified construction contractors to undertake a new mixed-use building development project located at 693 East Main Street in Waterbury. The project, being managed by Lazarus Project, LLC, requires constructing a building on a 0.12-acre parcel that will include commercial space and twenty (20) single resident occupancy (SRO) housing units, specifically comprised of four very-low income units and sixteen low income units. Contractors responding to this solicitation must demonstrate expertise in mixed-use construction and affordable housing development. The RFP was posted on February 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST, with proposal responses due on March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Interested contractors should direct any questions to Maureen McCauley at the City of Waterbury, who can be reached at 203-574-6748 or mmccauley@waterburyct.org. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, contractors will likely be assessed on their technical capabilities, experience with similar affordable housing projects, and ability to meet the project's specific requirements.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the documentation. While the RFP does not specify a precise budget range or total project value, the scope suggests a substantial investment in urban affordable housing development. The project's focus on creating low and very-low income housing units indicates potential funding from municipal, state, or federal affordable housing programs. Contractors will need to demonstrate not only construction expertise but also an understanding of the social impact objectives of providing affordable single-resident occupancy housing. The mixed-use nature of the project, combining commercial space with residential units, suggests a comprehensive approach to urban development that addresses both economic and housing needs in the Waterbury community.