RFQ.RFP #2-2627 Saw Mill Rd Affordable Housing Project

The Town of Guilford is seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms to develop affordable housing on an 11.33-acre parcel of land located on Saw Mill Road, identified as parcel Map 79 Lot 9, zone R-5. The project, which adjoins Hubbard Park in the West River area, requires a comprehensive development concept including zoning approach, density, unit types, affordability goals, energy efficiency strategies, and a detailed financing model. Proposals must be submitted by December 1, 2026, and include a statement of interest, applicant qualifications from the past ten years, a project team organizational chart with resumes, property management experience, and at least three professional references. A fee proposal must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope. Award selection is based on a 100-point scale evaluating the quality of the response, the firm's capacity to provide services, professional reputation, and financial resources. Bonus points are available for expanded commitments to sustainability and affordability, such as ensuring 25% of households are at or below 50% AMI or achieving Zero Energy Ready and EnergyStar certifications. The contract requires compliance with the Little Miller Act for payment bonds on projects over $100,000 and adherence to Connecticut prevailing wage laws for public works. Additionally, respondents must provide an Affirmative Action/EEO Affidavit and a Non-Collusive/Non-Conflict Affidavit, certifying compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Guilford Code of Ethics.