This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Middletown, Connecticut. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Middletown Housing Authority {the Authority) extends an invitation to grant application preparation and administrative consultants to submit a proposal to the Authority. The consultant's qualifications should indicate the ability to perform work required in a timely and sufficient manner. The consultant must be experienced in performing services in the State of Connecticut with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), Department of Housing (DOH) formerly the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the local and regional Housing and Urban Development (HUD) field offices. Pursuant to Federal and State Regulations, the Authority is soliciting competitive proposals to perform Modernization Consulting and Grant Applications and Administrative Services on an as-needed basis. This entire procurement procedure and contract award is subject to any and all applicable Federal/State laws and/or regulations. The Authority reserves the right to suspend this procurement action if it is found not in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations or in the event of any impropriety. The Middletown Housing Authority will evaluate all firms and select the firm whose qualifications and experience are most advantageous to the Authority. The successful firm must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for State and Federally assisted contracts, which includes, but is not limited to, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Nondiscrimination: Executive Order 111625, Minority Businesses Enterprise (MBE): Executive Order 12138, Women Business Enterprise (WBE): Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; Civil Rights Act of 1964; and Minority Business Participation and the provisions for equal employment opportunities as required under federal laws and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). The Middletown Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any/all proposals and/or waiver any informality in the process. The Middletown Housing Authority is seeking funding to construct a 45-unit mixed use complex on its Broad St. site. The units will be ADA compliant, featuring energy star rated doors, windows, mechanical system, and electrical appliances. The building will be served by an elevator. The following requirements and evaluation factors will be used in the evaluation of proposals. These considerations are not necessarily listed in the order of preference or importance. The consultant must demonstrate specific experience and knowledge of State Housing programs, procedures, and specifically modernization/construction and grant application preparation. The consultant firm will be evaluated as follows: Firms Qualifications - History and resource capability to perform required services in a timely manner (25 Points) State of CT CHFA, DOH Grant Application Submission and success (25 Points) Scope of Project Understanding (25 Points) Price (Hourly rates of Principals and Staff) (10 Points) Overall Response to RFP (Comprehensive/Completeness) (15 Points) The Authority reserves the right to conduct negotiations and/or discussions of any number of/or all proposals, and to invite best and final offers from any number of/or all proposals or make an award without negotiations or discussions. The Authority reserves the right to award the contract for any length of time not to exceed five (s) years. At least three (3) references should be submitted preferably from housing and /or municipal agencies. The scope of Services is expected in include, but not limited to: Consultation and work related to administration and technical services required for future development. This will include Section 3, Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity, prevailing Wage Rate Monitoring, and periodic construction inspections. The application and management of grant funding from the State of Connecticut for the rehabilitation and modernization of the Middletown Housing Authorities properties. This includes all aspects f the grant application processes, i.e., provision of all required policies. Owner's representation during construction. Program design, specifications and plans are not included as part of this Request for Proposal. All activities will be performed in strict accordance with all guidelines and requirements established by the DOH and CHFA as they may apply. The Middletown Housing Authority is soliciting proposals for modernization and grant application and administration consulting services. Services include technical services required to administer all aspects of its portfolio. This will also include Section 3, Fair Housing Equal Opportunity, Prevailing Wage Rates Monitoring and periodic construction inspection. Program design and specifications are not included as part of this request for proposal. All activities will be performed in strict accordance with all guidelines and requirements established by DOH, CHFA, and HUD as they may apply. Small Business Concern, Minority Business Enterprise, Section 3, Women Owned Business Enterprise, and Disabled Persons Are Encouraged to Apply. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.