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The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for the Town to procure Architectural Services for development of Abraham Pierson School into up to 50 LIHTC units. The Project is the redevelopment of a historic 1932 school into up to 50 residential apartments for senior residents. HOPE Partnership of Essex, CT and Xenolith Partners CT LLC of New York, NY have been selected by the Town of Essex as Preferred Developers to work together on the Project. It is the intention of the Town and Co-Developers to preserve the exterior of the building as well as the gymnasium which is to be used for community space. The School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Clinton village Historic District. The Project will be funded using LIHTC's and HTC's. It is the intention of the Town and Co-Developers that Xenolith and HOPE will purchase and own the building. The goal is to commence construction in the second half of 2025. Services required may include but are not limited to architectural design; site and development planning; master planning; structural/mechanical/electrical/civil engineering; landscape architectural; historical preservation, green/energy efficient and utility conservation review and design; and other related services required for completion of work items. A qualified firm will be licensed and registered to do business in the State of Connecticut, and will have extensive experience in preliminary designs and feasibility studies; zoning rules and regulations; development of design and construction documents; cost estimates and analysis; assessment and planning for remediation of environmental conditions, bid proposal evaluations; product/material submittal reviews; contract administration; as built drawings; and physical property assessments. In addition to providing the services above, a qualified firm may be expected to attend and present at meetings of the Clinton Town Council, as well as obtain plan approvals and work with Town agencies and officials as needed. The Town of Clinton ("Town"), HOPE Partnership and Xenolith Partners CT LLC ("CoDevelopers") invite you to submit qualifications for architectural design services for the Abraham Pierson School Project located at 75 East Main S. Clinton, CT 06413. The Town is seeking qualification packages from architectural firms with experience in affordable multifamily housing developments for the redevelopment of historic Abraham Pierson School into up to 50 units of residential senior apartments funded by 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC's) and Historic Tax Credits (HTC's). All communications concerning the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) shall be directed to Andrea Kretchmer of Xenolith Partners CT LLC at andrea@xenolithpartners.com. Questions and requests for information should be directed via email to andrea@xenolithpartners.com.To maintain a fair and impartial competitive process, written questions will be the only opportunity for Respondents to inquire as to form and content. Co-Developers will only answer written inquiries received by e-mail before the submission deadline. Please send inquiries to andrea@xenolithpartners.com. WRITTEN QUESTIONS DUE June 25, 2024 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time