Request for Proposals - Town of Coventry Affordable Housing Plan Development

The Town of Coventry, located in Tolland County, Connecticut, is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified firms to develop an Affordable Housing Plan in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 8-30j. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive planning and consulting services focused on creating a strategic affordable housing framework for the municipality. Potential vendors must demonstrate expertise in housing policy, urban planning, and local government regulatory compliance. The solicitation requires firms to develop a detailed Affordable Housing Plan that addresses the community's housing needs, potential strategies for increasing affordable housing options, and alignment with state statutory requirements. The RFP was issued on November 17, 2021, with proposals due by December 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period was established from November 18, 2021, through December 6, 2021, allowing potential bidders to seek clarification on the requirements. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Eric Trott from the Town of Coventry, who can be reached via phone or email for further information.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. All qualified vendors are eligible to submit proposals for this planning project. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The RFP does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range for the Affordable Housing Plan development. Payment terms are specified as Net 30 days, but no specific line-item budgeting or funding sources are detailed in the available documentation. The solicitation appears to be open and competitive, with the primary evaluation criteria likely focusing on the vendor's experience, qualifications, and proposed approach to developing a comprehensive Affordable Housing Plan that meets the requirements of Connecticut General Statutes 8-30j. Interested firms will need to carefully review the full RFP documentation, particularly the "Affordable Housing Plan Development RFP - final.pdf" for complete details on submission requirements and evaluation criteria.