Request for Cost Proposals for Affordable Housing Technical Assistance

TOWN OF CANTON

REQUEST FOR COST PROPOSALS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

The Town of Canton (Town) is soliciting cost proposals from qualified professional consultants for technical assistance in the implementation and monitoring of the Town’s Affordable Housing Plan in accordance with the Scope of Services listed below.

The selected consultant(s) will work under the direction of the Director of Planning and Community Development and will be expected to demonstrate professional experience in Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) and policies governing affordable housing in Connecticut.

Scope of Services
The anticipated Scope of Services is generally described below. Respondent proposals will be evaluated to determine the best possible work program for Technical Assistance that best meets the needs of the Town, in addition to attaining compliance with CGS. At a minimum the selected consultant will be responsible for the following:

1. Conduct a review of the Town’s Affordable Housing Plan (Plan) adopted under PA 24-143, CGS 8-30j.
2. Conduct a review of land use regulations for the purpose of identifying potential barriers to affordable housing and investigate ways to further diversify the Town’s housing inventory (see Plan recommendations #1’s 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8.)
3. Develop Design District guidelines, standards, model regulations, etc. that could be used to facilitate future housing projects in a manner that is in keeping with the context of the local area.
4. Provide support to develop and implement a system for monitoring current affordable housing deed restrictions to,
   
   1. verify that restricted units still function as affordable units, and
   2. verify when restrictions expire to forecast decreases in the town’s affordable housing inventory.
5. Facilitate no less than two public workshops on affordable housing, one at the onset of the project, and one after the completion of a draft recommendations.
6. Identify and evaluate state-owned land within the Town (i.e. 40 Lawton Road) to determine eligibility for use as affordable housing under PA 24-143.
7. Provide detailed recommendations, strategies, and implementation steps with an eye towards documenting leadership responsibilities, and opportunities for partnerships.

The Town of Canton reserves the right to modify or expand the Scope of Services in a manner that best services the interest of the Town. Respondents may also separately offer alternate proposals or additional services.

One (1) original sealed proposal for the above-named request along with a digitized version (on a thumb-drive) must be received by Neil Pade, Town Planner, Town of Canton CT Land Use Office, 2nd Floor, 4 Market Street, Collinsville, CT 06022 by March 3rd, 2025, no later than 12:00 pm. The Town of Canton will reject all proposals received after that date and time.

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The Town of Canton is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Small business enterprises, woman owned businesses, and minority owned businesses are encouraged to participate.

Mark Penney

Chief Administrative Officer