RFP to Develop Affordable Housing at 0 Locustfield Road

The Town of Falmouth, Massachusetts, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and management of affordable housing on two contiguous town-owned parcels located at 0 Locustfield Road. This opportunity, solicited under the Uniform Procurement Act (G.L. c. 30B), invites qualified developers to submit proposals by February 3, 2026, with the full solicitation available starting November 5, 2025, on the Town’s procurement portal. The selected developer will be responsible for creating a mixed-use project comprising both rental and homeownership units that maintain long-term affordability. The Town will transfer the land in fee simple and in “as is” condition, with all improvements becoming the property of the developer. Compliance with applicable Massachusetts state statutes related to municipal land conveyance and affordable housing requirements is mandatory, ensuring adherence to local land use and subsidy regulations. A mandatory site briefing is scheduled for November 19, 2025, allowing potential proposers to gain familiarity with the parcels and project expectations. The Town Manager, Michael Renshaw, serves as the Awarding Authority with the authority to accept, reject, or cancel proposals at their discretion. Proposal evaluation will be conducted in the best interest of the Town, although specific evaluation criteria or weighting are not disclosed in the publicly available materials. No federal contract clauses apply; instead, the procurement and contractual requirements are governed by Massachusetts state law, with no standardized FAR clauses or formal contract line items present. The place of performance is at the 0 Locustfield Road site, and proposal submission is directed to the Town Manager’s Office at 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA. While financial details such as contract value or specific payment terms are not provided, the solicitation emphasizes the developer’s capacity to finance, construct, and sustainably manage affordable housing assets. Proposers must register on the Town’s procurement platform to obtain the full RFP and receive any amendments or clarifications. Overall, this RFP represents the Town’s strategic initiative to expand affordable housing through responsible development of publicly owned land under clear legal and procedural frameworks.