Project Information

Bid Title

RFQ - Housing Consultation and Pre-Development Advisory Services

Issuing Agency

Town of East Windsor

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Dec 12, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

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December 11, 2025	RFQ - Housing Consultation and Pre-Development Advisory Services	East Windsor Housing Authority

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Housing Corporation of East Windsor

Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFQ)

Housing Consultation and Pre-Development Advisory Services

Submission Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 2pm.

A. Background

The East Windsor Housing Authority (EWHA) was established in 1966 by the citizens of East Windsor

to help address the need for affordable housing. The Housing Authority currently owns and operates

Park Hill, an 84-unit affordable/elderly and disabled housing complex on a 13.93AC parcel located at 9

Windsorville Rd. The EWHA also owns two adjacent parcels totaling 13.1 acres which were acquired

for the purposes of expanding Park Hill through one or more phases of development with the goal of

creating additional Affordable, elderly and disabled housing units. (Included as Attachment A).

The Housing Corporation of East Windsor (HCEW), which is an affiliate of the EWHA, was the recipient

of a Community Investment Fund (CIF) Round 6 Planning Grant which was awarded to advance the

project planning process and to help prepare the 13-acre site(s) for additional complimentary

development.

B. Scope of Services

The HCEW is seeking Statements of Qualifications from firms with demonstrated experience in

providing housing consultation and pre-development advisory services. The HCEW expects to partner

with the selected firm to obtain these technical services as part of the pre-development phase of this

project. Given that some preliminary project planning has been completed, the final scope of services

will be established with the selected consultant following the selection process. However, HCEW

expects services to be provided by the consultant will include the following:

1. Review and gather information required to become familiar with the project and the

Community Investment Fund.

2. Assist HCEW in identifying the most prudent and feasible development strategy.

3. Advise HCEW on the most efficient use of awarded CIF Planning Grant funds based on the

requirements of the Community Investment Fund and the established goals of EWHA.

4. Assist and advise the HCEW in the solicitation, selection and administration of other

technical and professional services (engineering, architectural, etc.) necessary to further

the planning and design of the project which are also expected to be funded by this CIF

award.

5. Identify and evaluate available funding opportunities/sources including grants, loans,

credits, etc. for the ultimate construction of the proposed expansion.

6. Assist in the preparation of project budgets or other financial documentation as may be

necessary based on identified funding sources/opportunities.

C. Submission of Responses

Qualified Firms and Individuals are invited to submit Statements of Qualifications in the form of five

(5) hard copies and one digital PDF copy. Submission should be sent to:

The Housing Corporation of East Windsor

Attention: Ms. Linda Collins

1A Park Hill, Broad Brook CT, 06016

Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing no later than January 5, 2026, to Ms.

Linda Collins via email at ewhaed@gmail.com.

Statements of Qualifications should not exceed 15 pages and must include the following:

1. Firm Information: Name, form of business entity, number of years in business, name of key

contact person and information on other employees who will participate on the project team.

2. Expertise and Experience: Clear and detailed information about the firm’s history, areas of

expertise, services provided and qualifications relevant to the project scope.

3. Project Approach: A concise statement summarizing the firm’s overall project understanding

and general approach to the project, separated into phases to align with an expected project

duration of twelve (12) months or less.

4. Project Examples and References: At least three (3) examples and at least three (3)

references (including contact information) of past projects with similar or relevant project

scopes.

5. Fee: A fee/hourly rate schedule of staff expected to participate in the project separated by

phase in accordance with the Project Approach as outlined above. In addition, any fixed,

defined or expected reimbursable costs should be included.

6. Other: Any other information the respondent feels is relevant to the HCEW’ s review of the

submitted Statement of Qualifications.

D. Selection Process

1. Submissions received will be considered against a set of predefined standards established by

the selection committee. Firms which demonstrate a strong understanding of the project

scope, possess highly relevant experience, and establish an approach to this project which

makes the most efficient use of the funds available will be prioritized.

2. Respondents submitting the most qualified and responsive Statements of Qualifications will be

invited to discuss the project further during an interview with a selection committee.

3. HCEW reserves the right to: (1) reject any and all submissions or parts thereof, for any reason,

(2) negotiate changes to the submission terms, and (3) waive minor inconsistencies within the

RFQ.

4. HCEW reserves the right to make selections based on qualifications, experience, fee,

references, and the respondents’ responsiveness to the RFQ requirements or any parts

thereof if deemed to be in the best interest of the HCEW.

5. The selected firm is subject to final approval by the Dept of Economic and Community

Development in accordance with Community Investment Fund requirements.

E. Clarifications

1. The HCEW expects to enter into an agreement with the selected firm to provide the services

described herein as part of the planning and pre-development phase of this project. The

HCEW has not yet identified or established a source of funding for any future construction.

2. The HCEW intends to use the funds awarded by this CIF Planning Grant to procure the

services outlined within this RFP and, with the assistance of the selected firm, other necessary

technical and design services which may include property plans, architectural and building

plans, site assessments, etc. with the goal of developing funding targets for the construction of

a project which is “shovel ready”.

3. The HCEW expects to negotiate a final project scope, terms and deliverables with the firm

identified as being capable of providing the services deemed to be in the best interest of the

HCEW following the submission and interview process.

4. Any future agreement entered into between the HCEW and any other party related to the

execution of services to be paid for using funds obtained from the Community Investment Fund

will be subject to the standards, requirements and review of the Department of Economic and

Community Development.

5. Addendums and/or any supplemental information will be posted no later than January 8, 20206

on the Town of East Windsor’s website at https://www.eastwindsor-ct.gov/invitations-

bidrfps/pages/open-invitations-bidrfps .

Submission Deadline: Monday, January 15, 2026. 2pm.

Late Submission Will Not Be Considered

The Housing Corporation of East Windsor is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises are encouraged to apply.

Housing Corporation of East Windsor RFQ Attachment A

Project Area - Subject Parcels

Existing

Park Hill Complex

Subject Parcels

MAP FOR REFERENCE ONLY

NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT

Town of East Windsor, CT makes no claims and no

warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the validity or

accuracy of the GIS data presented on this map.

Print map scale is approximate.

Critical layout or measurement

activities should not be done using

this resource.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services

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