About this opportunity
AI summaryTrinity MSP Development LLC and the Housing Authority of the City of Hartford are requesting proposals for general contractor services for Phase 1 of the Mary Shepard Place project in Hartford, Connecticut. The scope of work for the overall redevelopment project involves new construction and site improvements, including the demolition of existing structures and the building of roughly 159 multifamily rental units across 23 residential buildings, a community building, open space, parking, utilities, and new streets. The selected general contractor must provide a combined Guaranteed Maximum Price and comply with local hiring, wage, state small business set-aside, and insurance requirements. Only onshore US organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Proposals are due by December 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and an optional pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on November 5, 2026. General Requirements are capped at six percent of the Cost of the Work, contractor overhead at two percent, and contractor profit at six percent.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Housing Authority of the City of Hartford
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-118
Scope of work
- New construction general contractor services for Mary Shepard Place Phase 1
- Turnkey delivery of residential units and associated site improvements
- Coordination and installation of temporary utilities
- Maintenance of work area and safety fencing
- Execution of performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of GMP
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Evaluated construction price | 70% |
| Relevant GC experience and past performance | 15% |
Minimum qualifications
- Interested, qualified, licensed and insured AFL-CIO Contractors
- Demonstrated ability and experience on comparable projects
- Ability to furnish 100 percent performance and payment bonds
- Satisfactory record of past performance and technical capacity
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Responsibility Statement
- Architects Bid Form Exhibit K
- Appendix D Form of Assumptions, Qualifications and Value-Engineering
- Detailed Project Schedule
- AIA A305 Contractor Qualification Statement and audited financial statements
- Form H-1 Certification Regarding EEO and Nondiscrimination
- Form H-2 Certification Regarding OSHA
- Form H-3 Contractor Qualification/Experience Statement
- Form H-7 and Form H-8 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Key dates
- Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site Visit
- November 5, 2026 at 9:30 am
- RFIs Due Date
- November 17, 2026 no later than 4:00 pm
- Electronic RFP Responses Due
- December 9, 2026 no later than 4:00 pm
- Finalize Construction Pricing
- March 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to Joshua Dickens at [email protected] and [email protected] no later than 4:00 pm on December 9, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- 24 months from Notice to Proceed
- Set-aside / preference
- City of Hartford requires contractors to set aside at least 15% of total construction for small business enterprises.
- Place of performance
- 88 Wooster Street, Hartford, CT 06120
- Insurance and bonding
- Insurance required as specified in Exhibit H-10 of the Project Manual.
- Funding
- AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust, CHFA, Connecticut DOH, DECD, and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts
