RFP to Develop Affordable Housing at 0 Locustfield Road

The Town of Falmouth, Massachusetts, located in Barnstable County, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for developing affordable housing on two contiguous town-owned parcels totaling 6.18 acres at 0 Locustfield Road. The municipality seeks qualified developers with demonstrated experience in creating and managing rental and homeownership housing developments supported by affordable housing subsidy and service programs. Key objectives include developing a comprehensive housing solution that meets the town's affordable housing needs, with developers responsible for designing, constructing, and managing the housing project. A mandatory site briefing session is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Falmouth Town Hall, and the full 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 proposals required to remain valid for a minimum of 90 days following submission. The Town Manager, serving as the Awarding Authority, reserves the right to accept, reject, or modify proposals and has determined this procurement is subject to the Uniform Procurement Act.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, developers must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including specific Massachusetts General Law chapters related to procurement and property disposition. The property will be conveyed in "as-is" condition with fee simple title transfer, and all improvements constructed by the developer will become the property of the developer's ownership entity. Proposers are required to register on the town's procurement site to receive notifications of any RFP changes or addenda. No specific pricing terms, funding sources, or contract duration are detailed in the legal advertisement. The town has not disclosed an exact budget range or potential award value for the project, but the scope involves developing affordable housing on a 6.18-acre site, which suggests a significant capital investment and long-term housing development opportunity for the selected developer.