Redevelopment and sale of 15 Lincoln Road for use as a permanently affordable single family home

The Town of Berlin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust is soliciting proposals for the acquisition and redevelopment of 15 Lincoln Road, known as Legion Hall, to be converted into a permanently affordable single-family home. Under M.G.L. c.30B, §16, the selected developer must preserve the building's historic exterior character while creating a safe, energy-efficient, and code-compliant residence for an income-qualified buyer. The project requires the developer to secure all financing and permits, ensure ADA compliance, and record an EOHLC-approved Affordable Housing Deed Rider to maintain perpetual affordability and inclusion in the Subsidized Housing Inventory. The redevelopment must be completed and ready for sale within twenty-four months after closing. Proposals are due by November 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing one signed original, five printed copies, and one USB drive. Evaluation is based on the developer's qualifications, residential rehabilitation experience, financial capacity, and the quality of the redevelopment approach. Required documentation includes a detailed budget, project schedule, and several certifications, including non-collusion and tax compliance. The developer is also required to maintain special form property insurance representing the replacement cost of the hall, naming the Trust as the loss payee until the project is substantially complete.