Housing Authority of the City of Hartford - General Contractor Services for Mary Shepard Place Phase 1 - RFP #2026-118
Housing Authority of the city of HartfordLocal Housing Authority · Hartford, CT- Due
- Dec 9, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Josh Dickens
- (617) 398-2540
The 30-second brief
The Housing Authority of the City of Hartford and Trinity MSP Development LLC are seeking proposals for general contractor services for the new construction of Mary Shepard Place Phase 1 located at 88 Wooster Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The scope of work includes hazardous-material abatement, demolition of five existing residential buildings and a community building, environmental remediation, and the construction of eleven three-story, wood-framed residential buildings containing 81 rental units (6 one-bedroom, 55 two-bedroom, and 20 three-bedroom units). Additional scope entails construction of a 3,400 sq ft freestanding community building, site improvements, new streets, stormwater facilities, utilities, and off-site infrastructure improvements. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage, AFL-CIO labor requirements, green building standards including Enterprise Green Communities and ENERGY STAR, and a combined Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) submission. Proposals are due by December 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Evaluated construction price 70%, Relevant GC experience and past performance 15%, Project team capacity and schedule 10%, Employment & Contracting Implementation Approach 5%
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Summary
The Housing Authority of the City of Hartford and Trinity MSP Development LLC are seeking proposals for general contractor services for the new construction of Mary Shepard Place Phase 1 located at 88 Wooster Street in Hartford, Connecticut.
The scope of work includes hazardous-material abatement, demolition of five existing residential buildings and a community building, environmental remediation, and the construction of eleven three-story, wood-framed residential buildings containing 81 rental units (6 one-bedroom, 55 two-bedroom, and 20 three-bedroom units). Additional scope entails construction of a 3,400 sq ft freestanding community building, site improvements, new streets, stormwater facilities, utilities, and off-site infrastructure improvements. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage, AFL-CIO labor requirements, green building standards including Enterprise Green Communities and ENERGY STAR, and a combined Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) submission. Proposals are due by December 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Evaluated construction price 70%
- Relevant GC experience and past performance 15%
- Project team capacity and schedule 10%
- Employment & Contracting Implementation Approach 5%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
20- Cover Letter
- Determination of Responsibility
- AIA A305
- Price Proposal
- Architect's Bid Form
- CHFA Exploded Trade Payment Breakdown
- Form of Assumptions Qualifications and Value-Engineering
- Detailed Project Schedule
- Project Team Organizational Chart
- Comparable Projects & References
- Contractor Approach
- Employment & Contracting Implementation Approach
- Required Certifications Licenses & Forms
- Certification Regarding EEO and Nondiscrimination
- Certification Regarding OSHA
- Contractor Qualification/Experience Statement
- CHRAO Notification to Bidders
- Certification of Payment to Influence Federal Transactions
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders Form
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Hartford, CT
- Projected sq ft
- 3,400 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Housing Authority of the City of Hartford
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Housing Authority of the city of Hartford?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Josh Dickens.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Housing Authority of the city of Hartford in CT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Josh Dickens at (617) 398-2540. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Evaluated construction price 70%, Relevant GC experience and past performance 15%, Project team capacity and schedule 10%, Employment & Contracting Implementation Approach 5%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Housing Authority of the city of Hartford?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover Letter, Determination of Responsibility, AIA A305, Price Proposal, Architect's Bid Form, CHFA Exploded Trade Payment Breakdown, Form of Assumptions Qualifications and Value-Engineering, Detailed. Review the full document from Housing Authority of the city of Hartford for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hartford, CT. The total projected area is 3400 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.