Housing Authority of the City of Hartford - General Contractor Services for Mary Shepard Place Phase 1 - RFP #2026-118 (2026)
Housing Authority of the city of HartfordLocal Housing Authority · Hartford, CT- Due
- Dec 9, 2026
- 36 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Josh Dickens
- (617) 398-2540
The 30-second brief
The Housing Authority of the City of Hartford seeks proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured general contractors for general contractor services for the Mary Shepard Place Phase 1 project located at 88 Wooster Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The project entails hazardous-material abatement, demolition, environmental remediation, construction of eleven three-story wood-framed residential buildings containing 81 rental units (6 one-bedroom, 55 two-bedroom, 20 three-bedroom), a 3,400 sq ft freestanding community building, and associated site improvements, grading, landscaping, parking, and new utilities/streets. Work requires compliance with prevailing wage requirements, performance and payment bonds, Energize Connecticut, Enterprise Green Communities, ENERGY STAR, and AFL-CIO labor requirements. Proposals are due by December 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM. An optional pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
Eleven three-story wood-framed residential buildings containing 81 rental units, 3, 400 sq ft freestanding community building, Hazardous-material abatement, Demolition, Environmental remediation, Surface parking, Stormwater facilities, New streets A, B, C, And D, Site improvements, Utilities
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 seeks proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured general contractors for general contractor services for the Mary Shepard Place Phase 1 project located at 88 Wooster Street in Hartford, Connecticut.
The project entails hazardous-material abatement, demolition, environmental remediation, construction of eleven three-story wood-framed residential buildings containing 81 rental units (6 one-bedroom, 55 two-bedroom, 20 three-bedroom), a 3,400 sq ft freestanding community building, and associated site improvements, grading, landscaping, parking, and new utilities/streets. Work requires compliance with prevailing wage requirements, performance and payment bonds, Energize Connecticut, Enterprise Green Communities, ENERGY STAR, and AFL-CIO labor requirements. Proposals are due by December 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM. An optional pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Eleven three-story wood-framed residential buildings containing 81 rental units
- 3
- 400 sq ft freestanding community building
- Hazardous-material abatement
- Demolition
- Environmental remediation
- Surface parking
- Stormwater facilities
- New streets A
- B
- C
- D
- Site improvements
- Utilities
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
20- Cover Letter
- Determination of Responsibility
- Price Proposal
- Detailed Project Schedule
- Project Team/Organizational Chart
- Comparable Projects & References
- Contractor Approach to Providing Required Services
- Employment & Contracting Implementation Approach
- Required Certifications
- Licenses & Forms
- H-1 Certification Regarding EEO and Nondiscrimination
- H-2 Certification Regarding OSHA
- H-3 Contractor Qualification/Experience Statement
- H-4 CHRAO Notification to Bidders
- H-7 Certification of Payment to Influence Federal Transactions (form HUD_50071)
- H-8 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (standard form LLL)
- CHRO Contract Compliance Regulations Notification to Bidders Form
- Bid bonds
- Payment bonds
- Insurance certificate
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Hartford, CT
- 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. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Eleven three-story wood-framed residential buildings containing 81 rental units, 3, 400 sq ft freestanding community building, Hazardous-material abatement, Demolition, Environmental remediation, Surface parking, Stormwater facilities, New streets A, B, C, And D, Site improvements, Utilities. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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?
All active and historical solicitations from Housing Authority of the city of Hartford are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Housing Authority of the city of Hartford regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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, Price Proposal, Detailed Project Schedule, Project Team/Organizational Chart, Comparable Projects & References, Contractor Approach to Providing Required. 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. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.