RFP to Develop Affordable Housing - 0 West Falmouth Highway

The Town of Falmouth, Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County, is seeking proposals for a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop affordable housing on two contiguous parcels totaling approximately 2.81 acres at 0 West Falmouth Highway. The procurement aims to select a qualified developer capable of constructing affordable dwellings, which can be attached, detached, or mixed-use. Proposers must demonstrate substantial experience in affordable housing development and management, including proficiency with subsidy programs and supportive services. A mandatory site briefing is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Falmouth Town Hall, and the complete RFP will be available on the Town's procurement website starting November 5, 2025. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 PM on February 3, 2026, to the Town Manager's Office, with all submissions remaining valid for a minimum of 90 days. The Town Manager reserves the right to accept, reject, or modify proposals, and proposers must register on the procurement site to receive potential amendments or addenda.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the RFP indicates that the property will be conveyed in "as-is" condition with fee simple title transferred to the Developer's ownership entity. No precise award values, budget ranges, or incumbent vendors were specified in the legal advertisement. The Developer will be responsible for all improvements, which will become the property of their ownership entity, and must comply with applicable state and federal laws, including Massachusetts General Law chapters 44, 60, and 30B (Uniform Procurement Act). Proposers are expected to have comprehensive knowledge of affordable housing development, potential subsidy programs, and the ability to create supportive housing solutions. The procurement process emphasizes the Developer's experience, capability, and commitment to creating quality affordable housing in the Falmouth community.