Rehabilitation inspection services

The Town of Groton, Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-09) for Rehabilitation Inspection Services to support its Housing Rehabilitation program with a contract period of three years from March 19, 2026, through March 19, 2029, with potential extension for up to two additional one-year terms. The Town seeks qualified firms or individuals to provide professional and technical services including property inspections, scope of work development, cost estimation, project bidding coordination, construction inspections, and administrative support for housing rehabilitation activities and program income management. All services must demonstrate full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including Affirmative Action, Section 3, Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity, Davis-Bacon, and State Prevailing Wage requirements. Proposals must be submitted in three copies to Karl Klein, Purchasing Agent, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340, no later than 2:30 p.m. on February 20, 2026. Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale using the following criteria: proposed scope of work and project approach (15 points), firm background and experience with Federal/State funding and Small Cities CDBG Program experience (25 points), key staff qualifications and resumes (10 points), and proposed fee approach including per diem rates by job category (30 points). Selected contractors must provide insurance certification within ten days of selection, including General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Umbrella coverage of $1,000,000.

The Town of Groton encourages applications from minority-owned, women-owned, small businesses, and Section 3 firms, reflecting the RFP's commitment to inclusive procurement practices; however, all vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation without designated set-asides. No incumbent contractor has been identified in the available documentation, and there are no specific technology integration requirements or existing infrastructure specifications noted. The RFP contains no specified budget range or estimated total contract value, with pricing to be vendor-specified on a cost basis determined by the selected contractor's proposed fee approach and per diem rates. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and award to the bidder deemed to best serve the public interest, regardless of bid amount. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Karl Klein at 860-441-6681 or kklein@groton-ct.gov.