Notice to contractors

The City of Torrington, Connecticut, is seeking qualified Housing Rehabilitation Contractors to perform housing rehabilitation activities through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation is funded by a 2018 Small Cities Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administered through Connecticut's Department of Housing. Contractors interested in this opportunity must be prepared to execute housing rehabilitation projects within the City of Torrington, with specific job details, schedules, and requirements to be obtained directly from the Grant Administrator, A&E Services Group, LLC. The procurement is open to all vendors capable of performing housing rehabilitation services, with a contract period running from July 7, 2021, to December 31, 2021. Interested contractors are required to contact A&E Services Group, LLC at 203-518-2054 to receive comprehensive information about upcoming jobs, project specifications, and execution timelines. The solicitation period includes a vendor Q&A phase that runs concurrently with the overall contract period, allowing potential bidders to seek clarification and additional information.

The contract opportunity emphasizes Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity principles, with no specific set-aside percentages or restrictions on organizational types mentioned. The solicitation is designated as an Equal Housing Opportunity initiative, indicating a commitment to non-discriminatory practices in contractor selection. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement is structured to be inclusive and accessible to a wide range of housing rehabilitation contractors. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms, providing clear financial expectations for selected contractors. No specific estimated total contract value or budget range is provided in the documentation, which suggests that the actual project scope and financial compensation will be determined based on individual rehabilitation job requirements. Contractors must be prepared to work within the parameters of the 2018 Small Cities Grant funding and comply with all associated HUD and Connecticut Department of Housing guidelines.