CHFA 297-RFP for Demolition Services Download PDF

Dear Interested Party: Date: August 11, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority ("CHFA") requests written proposals for demolition
services from qualified Connecticut licensed demolition contractors for the demolition and site
clearance of a single-family residential home located in Torrington, Connecticut. CHFA will not
reimburse for any expenses incurred in connection with this Request for Proposals ("RFP")
including, but not limited to, the cost of preparing the initial response and any additional
information requested or travel expenses relating to any oral presentation. Please be advised that
responses will be considered property of CHFA, are matters of public record, and may be
disclosed by CHFA after the awarding of a contract.
OVERVIEW
CHFA, a body politic and corporate constituting a public instrumentality and political
subdivision of the State of Connecticut, was created in 1969 and operates pursuant to Chapter
134 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended. CHFA's purpose is to help alleviate the
shortage of affordable housing for low-income and moderate-income families and persons in
Connecticut by providing single family mortgages, financing for rental housing, and mortgages
for the purchase, development and construction of housing.
For additional information about CHFA, please reference CHFA's website at www.chfa.org.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CHFA is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured demolition contractors to
provide all-inclusive demolition and site clearance services for a single-family residential
property located at 353 Hayden Hill Road, Torrington, Connecticut. The objective is to safely
demolish the structure, remove all debris, and leave the site properly graded, seeded, and
stabilized for future use. The property at 353 Hayden Hill Road, Torrington, Connecticut was
built in 1940, is 945 square feet on 1.1 acres with a garage. The property has a full basement,
and is wood framed, with vinyl sided exterior. The home has electricity, oil heat (with tank in
the basement), a well, and septic system. Hazardous materials are unknown.
The work to be provided includes, but is not limited to the following:
A. Pre-Demolition Preparation
* Obtain all necessary municipal demolition permits and inspections.

* Conduct asbestos and hazardous materials testing, if required. If hazardous materials are
found, provide proof of proper legal abatement and disposal before structural demolition
begins.
* Ensure that all utilities have been properly disconnected, capped, and sealed in
accordance with all local and state regulations.
* Perform well abandonment and septic system decommissioning.
* Properly remove fuel oil tank.
* Perform site safety planning and traffic control as required and provide all required site
fencing and erosion control measures.
B. Demolition
* Complete mechanical demolition of the entire structure.
* Remove all above-grade structures.
* Remove foundation and retaining wall.
* Load, haul, and disposal of all demolition debris at licensed facilities.
C. Site Restoration
* Backfill excavation areas with clean fill.
* Compact and grade site to surrounding elevations, apply topsoil , geogrid and hydroseed
to prevent erosion.
* Leave site in clean, safe and build-ready condition.
D. Final Closeout
* Provide copies of all landfill and waste disposal manifests.
* Perform final inspection and obtain site approval from CHFA, or its designee, and all
required municipal and/or other governing approvals, if any.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Firms will be evaluated on the basis of their written responses to this RFP, additional written
information as requested by CHFA and oral interviews, if any, including, but not limited to, the
following criteria:
* Qualifications of firm
* Organization and approach
* Fees
CHFA may select multiple firms for the services described herein. No selected firm is
guaranteed or ensured any number of contracts or proportion of business.
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REQUESTED INFORMATION
All firms must address the following issues and questions:
1. Provide a brief description of your firm, its history and main areas of business. Indicate
the total number of staff and the team available to CHFA.
2. Provide a summary of the key strengths and qualifications of your firm to provide the
demolition services to CHFA. (Your response to this question should not exceed one
page).
3. Provide copies of any State of Connecticut licenses for the firm and any professionals
who will be available to CHFA.
4. Describe your presence in Connecticut, if any, including corporate existence in
Connecticut, whether formed in Connecticut or authorized to do business in the state.
This may include, but not be limited to, information on the number of offices your firm
maintains in Connecticut, the location of such offices, the number of Connecticut
residents employed in those offices, and payroll and corporate taxes paid in Connecticut.
If your firm currently is not registered with the Connecticut Secretary of State, please
indicate whether your firm will register if your firm is awarded this contract.
5. Include any participation by your firm in any civic or other non-profit activities,
including any charitable contributions that your firm made in Connecticut.
6. Provide a brief summary of the professional background of any individuals who would be
assigned to work with CHFA. Please indicate their probable areas of responsibility.
7. Provide the rate or range of rates at which services would be billed. You may quote a flat
fee for all services or indicate the charge for each individual service.
8. Provide, in tabular form, information on the employee composition of your firm
indicating the total number of employees and the total number and percentages of
minorities and women employed and their titles.
9. Submit specific information regarding your firm's commitment to Affirmative Action
and/or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Please include, at a minimum, policies and
practices, including but not limited to hiring practices, and any information that would
demonstrate your firm's commitment to expanding diversity in the workplace, including
recruiting initiatives, retention and promotion efforts and ongoing assessment of your
firm's progress with respect to underrepresented groups (e.g. in terms of ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc). Please include your firm's most recent EEO-
1 report if required to file.
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10. If your firm is registered as a small or minority-owned business, please provide a copy of
your certificate.
11. Describe any and all material lawsuits, legal or administrative proceedings or
governmental investigations, criminal actions or law enforcement activities (including
those by federal, state or local authorities, or self-regulatory organizations) or non-routine
inquiries or investigations relating to you, your firm, or any of your affiliates, including
any proceedings to which you, your firm, your affiliates or any of their respective
officers, directors or employees are a named party or of which any of such has been the
focus, that have occurred in the last three (3) years or that are currently threatened,
including whether you, your firm, or any of your affiliates, or their respective officers,
directors or employees have been censured by any regulatory body. Describe any such
circumstances and advise whether these investigations or proceedings will affect you or
your firm's ability to complete the proposed transaction and perform the services in this
RFP.
12. Describe whether you foresee any potential conflicts of interest arising from providing
these services to CHFA. If so, describe how your firm would address potential conflicts
of interest.
13. Has your firm ever been removed from an account prior to the expiration of its contract
(i.e., been fired)? If so, please explain. If you wish, list the name of a third party with
whom the Authority could discuss this termination.
14. Describe your firm's knowledge of and past experience with CHFA.
15. Please provide as references, a minimum of three clients for whom your firm has
performed similar and substantial services. Please include the name of the person to
contact, his or her phone number and email address. Please include as references any
other State of Connecticut agencies or departments that have engaged your firm to
perform services.
16. Selected persons or firms must comply with CHFA and State Ethics requirements, laws
and regulations. Persons or firms seeking to do business with CHFA are required to
comply with the ethics statement, attached hereto on Exhibit C, and the applicable
provisions of the Code of Ethics and Code of Ethics for Lobbyists incorporated therein by
reference.
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17. An authorized signatory of any firm submitting qualifications or proposals is required to
execute and submit with the proposals, qualifications and with any agreement or contract
awarded in accordance herewith all applicable representations and certifications set forth
on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, regarding:
* Gift and Campaign Contributions; Connecticut General Statutes 4-252
* Entities Making Investments in Iran; Connecticut General Statutes 4-252a
* Nondiscrimination; Connecticut General Statutes 4a-60 & Connecticut General
Statutes 4a-60a
* Consulting Agreements; Connecticut General Statutes 4a-81
* Contractual Representations Concerning State Ethics Laws; Connecticut General
Statutes 1-101qq, as amended by Public Act 21-76
All of the above are attached and incorporated herein on Exhibit C.
18. What is the most important question that we haven't asked you? Why should CHFA hire
your firm instead of another firm?
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
Please be advised that all information submitted in a proposal or in response to a request for
additional information is subject to disclosure under the Connecticut Freedom of Information
Act, as amended and judicially interpreted. If a firm believes that its response contains financial,
trade secrets or other data that it claims should not be public ("Confidential Information"), the
firm must identify specifically the pages and portions of its proposal or additional information
that contain the claimed Confidential Information by visibly marking all such pages and portions.
An entire response marked Confidential Information will not be accepted. If CHFA receives a
request for an applicant's Confidential Information, it will use its best efforts to notify the firm of
such request and provide the applicant with a copy of any written disclosure request, provided,
CHFA will not be liable to the firm or any other party for any failure to act as described herein.
The firm may provide written consent to the disclosure or may object to the disclosure by
notifying CHFA in writing, identifying in the notice the basis for its objection, including the
appropriate statutory exemption(s) from disclosure. The firm shall be responsible for defending
any complaint brought in connection with the nondisclosure, including, but not limited to,
appearing before the Freedom of Information Commission, providing witnesses and documents
as appropriate, and for payment of CHFA's costs and expenses, including attorney fees.
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SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
The following requirements must be observed in the preparation and submission of a proposal:
1. All inquiries should be directed to Shelly Mondo at RFP.RFQ@chfa.org no later than
August 24, 2026. Firms submitting a proposal should not contact members of the
CHFA's Board of Directors or CHFA staff, which may be grounds for elimination from
consideration.
2. The entire proposal must not exceed 20 single-sided pages.
3. Submissions can be sent electronically (not to exceed 25 MB) to RFP.RFQ@chfa.org OR
one original copy delivered to Shelly Mondo at CHFA, 999 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
06067-4005 no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026. Faxed responses will not
be considered.
4. Responses must include a cover letter signed by an individual authorized to enter into an
agreement with CHFA on behalf of the firm which shall specify the category for which a
proposal is being submitted. Please also remember to include completed Exhibit A
(Representations and Certifications), Exhibit B (OPM Form 1 and SEEC Form 10),
and Exhibit C).
5. Selected firms must comply with all state and federal laws applicable to CHFA including,
but not limited to, ethics requirements, laws, procedures and regulations and must
execute CHFA statutory provisions, certifications and affidavits attached hereto.
CHFA reserves the right to:
a. Reject any and all proposals received in response to this request;
b. Modify the proposed Scope of Services at its discretion;
c. Negotiate the fees contained in any proposal;
d. Waive or modify any irregularities in proposals received;
e. Award contracts in any manner necessary to serve the best interest of CHFA and
the State of Connecticut, without obligation to accept a proposal based upon the
lowest fee schedule; and
f. Request additional information as determined necessary or request some or all
firms responding to make oral presentations.
Each approved firm will execute a contract satisfactory to CHFA and will agree that it will
comply with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes applicable to contracts with CHFA
including, but not limited to, nondiscrimination and affirmative action provisions. Selected firm
will also be required to provide evidence of the firm's general liability, auto, workers'
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compensation, umbrella and professional liability insurance in the amounts listed on Exhibit C.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this RFP may result in CHFA's rejection of a
proposal.
Thank you for your interest in the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority.
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Exhibit A
Request for Proposal: Demolition Services
Proposer: _______________________________________
Submission Date: _________________, 2026
Ethics. Proposer hereby acknowledges receipt of the CHFA Ethics Statement and a
summary of state ethics laws and hereby represents, warrant and certifies to CHFA that throughout
the term of any contract or agreement awarded in connection with the Request for Proposal, the
Proposer will comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General
Statutes, as amended and set forth on Exhibit D, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Gift and Campaign Contributions; Connecticut General Statutes 4-252. Notice: CHFA
shall not award or enter into any contract or agreement with Proposer if Proposer fails to
make and comply with the representation requirements set forth in Connecticut General
Statutes 4-252. Proposer hereby represents, warrants and certifies to CHFA that:
(1) no gifts were made by: (A) Proposer, (B) any principals and key
personnel of Proposer, who participate substantially in preparing bids, proposals or
negotiating state contracts, or (C) any agent of Proposer or principals and key personnel,
who participate substantially in preparing bids, proposals or negotiating state contracts
to (i) any public official or employee of CHFA soliciting bids or proposals for a contract,
who participates substantially in preparation of bid solicitations or requests for proposals for
a contract or the negotiation or award of a contract, or (ii) any public official or state
employee of any other state agency who has supervisory or appointing authority over
CHFA;
(2) no such principals and key personnel of Proposer or agent of Proposer or
principals and key personnel, knows of any action by Proposer to circumvent such
prohibition on gifts by providing for any other principals and key personnel, official,
employee or agent of Proposer to provide a gift to any such public official or state
employee; and
(3) Proposer is submitting bids or proposals without fraud or collusion with
any person.

Entities Making Investments in Iran; Connecticut General Statutes 4-252a. Proposer
hereby represents, warrants and certifies to CHFA that Proposer has not made a direct
investment of twenty million dollars or more in the energy sector of Iran on or after October 1,
2013, as described in Section 202 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and
Divestment Act of 2010 and Proposer has not increased or renewed such investment on or after
said date. Notice: CHFA shall not enter into any contract or agreement with Proposer if
Proposer fails to make and comply with the certification requirements set forth in Connecticut
General Statutes 4-252a.
Nondiscrimination; Connecticut General Statutes 4a-60 & Connecticut General Statutes
4a-60a. Proposer hereby represents, warrants and certifies to CHFA that the Proposer has a
policy in place that complies with, and will remain in compliance with throughout the term of
any contract or agreement awarded in connection with the Request for Proposal, the
nondiscrimination agreements and warranties set forth in Connecticut General Statutes 4a-
60(a)(1) and 4a-60a(a)(1), as amended.
The authorized signatory of Proposer confirms, acknowledges and demonstrates their
understanding of the obligations set forth in Connecticut General Statutes 4a-60 & 4a-60a by
initialing here:
Print Name: _______________________________ Initials: _______________
CHFA shall not award or enter into any contract or agreement with Proposer if
Proposer has not included the nondiscrimination affirmation provision in the contract and
otherwise complied with the requirements set forth in Connecticut General Statutes 4a-60 &
4a-60a.
Consulting Agreements; Connecticut General Statutes 4a-81. Notice: CHFA shall not
enter into any contract or agreement with Proposer if Proposer fails to make and comply with
the representation requirements set forth in Connecticut General Statutes 4a-81. Proposer
hereby represents, warrants and certifies to CHFA that, to the extent any agreement or contract
awarded in connection with the Request for Proposal has a total value of fifty thousand dollars or
more in any calendar or fiscal year, no consulting agreement (as such term is defined in
Connecticut General Statutes 4a-81(b)*) has been entered into in connection with such
agreement or contract, except as follows:
(PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX)

No Consulting Agreements
OR

Itemized Consulting Agreements, as follows:
(For each consultant, please list the name of the consultant, the consultant's firm, the
basic terms of the consulting agreement, a brief description of the services provided, and an
indication as to whether the consultant is a former state employee or public official. If the
consultant is a former state employee or public official, indicate his or her former agency and
the date such employment terminated)

1. ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________
*"consulting agreement" means any written or oral agreement to retain the services, for a fee, of a consultant for the
purposes of (A) providing counsel to a contractor, vendor, consultant or other entity seeking to conduct, or conducting,
business with the state, (B) contracting, whether in writing or orally, any executive, judicial, or administrative office of
the state, including any department, institution, bureau, board, commission, authority, official or employee for the
purpose of solicitation, dispute resolution, introduction, requests for information, or (C) any other similar activity
related to such contracts and "consulting agreement" does not include any agreements entered into with a consultant
who is registered under the provisions of chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes as of the date such affidavit is
submitted in accordance with the provisions of 4a-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Campaign Financing Contributions; Connecticut General Statutes 9-612(f) & (g).
Proposer has delivered to CHFA a completed SEEC Form 10 Notice in accordance with
Connecticut General Statutes 9-612(g)(1), a copy of which can be obtained at the following
internet link: https://seec.ct.gov/Portal/data/forms/ContrForms/seec_form_10_final.pdf
Proposer hereby represents, warrants and certifies to CHFA:
(1) that Proposer has received a copy of the written notice advising state
contractors and prospective state contractors of the contribution and solicitation
prohibitions set forth in Connecticut General Statutes 9-612(f)(2)(A) & (B);
(2) that the Proposer has not made any contributions to, or solicited any
contributions on behalf of, any party committee, exploratory committee, candidate for
state-wide office for the General Assembly, or political committee authorized to make
contributions to or expenditures to or for, the benefit of such candidates, in the previous
four years, that were determined by the State Elections Enforcement Commission to be
violation of Connecticut General Statutes 9-612(f)(2)(A) & (B) without mitigating
circumstances having been found to exist concerning such violation; and
(3) Proposer's chief executive officer or authorized signatory of this Request
for Proposal submission has completed and delivered to CHFA the State of Connecticut
Campaign Contribution Certification in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 9-
612, set forth on Exhibit C, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Notice: CHFA shall not enter into any contract or agreement with Proposer if
Proposer fails to make and comply with the representation requirements set forth in
Connecticut General Statutes 9-612.