Workforce Housing Design Feasibility

The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a preliminary design and feasibility analysis for the redevelopment of six properties located in Windham County, Vermont. The properties, currently utilized as office and other commercial spaces that were formerly single-family homes, are being evaluated for conversion into workforce housing apartments. The primary objective of this engagement is to perform a comprehensive feasibility study that identifies optimal redevelopment scenarios for each building, balancing housing unit yield against upfront renovation costs. Deliverables are expected to include preliminary design concepts and detailed feasibility analyses that support workforce housing objectives. The procurement requires consultants with demonstrated expertise in residential redevelopment, feasibility analysis, and workforce housing projects. The proposal deadline is May 1, 2026, with the opportunity having been posted on April 15, 2026, providing interested parties with approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their responses.

The solicitation materials do not explicitly identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular types of organizations responding to this procurement opportunity. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are listed in the available documentation. Similarly, the specific award value or budget range for this consulting engagement has not been disclosed in the posted opportunity information. Interested consultants should contact BDCC directly or monitor the official procurement channels for any additional details regarding compensation, contract terms, or supplemental requirements that may be released prior to the May 1, 2026 proposal deadline.