RFP to Develop Affordable Housing - 21 Pheasant Lane

The Town of Falmouth, Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop affordable housing on a 0.26-acre parcel located at 21 Pheasant Lane. The procurement seeks qualified developers to construct a detached single-family dwelling on this town-owned property, with a focus on creating affordable housing options. Proposers must demonstrate successful experience in developing and managing affordable housing programs, including expertise with subsidies and support services. The RFP requires developers to comply with Massachusetts General Law chapters 44 and 60, as well as other related affordable housing statutes. A mandatory site briefing is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM in the Select Board Meeting Room at Falmouth Town Hall, and interested parties can obtain the full RFP from the town's procurement website beginning November 5, 2025. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 PM on January 5, 2026, to the Town Manager's Office, with all proposals remaining valid for a minimum of 90 days following submission.

The procurement is classified as a real property disposition under the Uniform Procurement Act, and the property will be transferred in "as-is" condition with fee simple title. The Town Manager, serving as the Awarding Authority, reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals, waive informalities in procurement procedures, and make awards deemed in the town's best interest. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP emphasizes the importance of developer experience in affordable housing development. All improvements constructed by the selected developer will become the property of the developer's ownership entity. The Town of Falmouth retains the flexibility to cancel the RFP entirely or in part, reject all proposals, or extend the due date if determined to be in the town's best interest. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the documentation, but the project involves the development of a single-family affordable housing unit on a municipal property.