Waterbury CM RFP

The Waterbury Housing Authority and Heritage Housing, Inc. are seeking a Construction Manager (CM) for the Brass City Residences multi-family housing project located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The solicitation, identified as RFP #23035, aims to procure professional construction management services for the development of 46 new affordable housing units. The project is anticipated to be funded through the State of Connecticut Department of Housing and potentially other funding sources. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive proposals between May 27, 2024, at 7:00 AM EDT and June 27, 2024, at 4:30 PM EDT. The selected Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire construction process, ensuring compliance with project specifications, managing timelines, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining quality control throughout the development of the housing units. Potential respondents should possess significant experience in multi-family affordable housing construction, demonstrated project management capabilities, and a thorough understanding of state and local construction regulations.

The contract includes specific set-aside requirements mandating that 25% of the state-funded portion must be allocated to Small Business Enterprises (SBE) certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), with an additional 6.25% reserved for Minority-, Women-, and/or Disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DisBE) also certified by DAS. These set-aside provisions are part of the state's contract compliance requirements, which also include non-discrimination statutes. While the total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the project represents a significant affordable housing development in New Haven County. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Interested parties can contact Shannon Legassey at the Waterbury Housing Authority for additional information or clarification regarding the RFP. Vendors must hold current DAS certifications to be eligible for consideration and to meet the state-mandated set-aside requirements.