Bid guide
How to bid on Mary Shepard Place Phase 1 for Hartford’s Housing Authority
What the agency is buying
The Housing Authority of the City of Hartford and a Trinity Financial affiliate seek a qualified, licensed and insured general contractor to build Mary Shepard Place Phase 1, an 81-unit affordable rental housing development.
The RFP is listed as 2026-118. Contractors should review the RFP for the project’s labor agreement, wage and other requirements before deciding whether to pursue it.
Key dates and the deadline
The RFP was published October 26, 2026. Proposals are due December 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Submit your response before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline or whether late proposals are accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for general contractors with the qualifications, licenses and insurance needed to perform the construction work.
The project may suit firms able to meet the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust labor requirements, perform under the anticipated Project Labor Agreement, and comply with Connecticut prevailing-wage requirements and federal Davis-Bacon wage rules.
How to access the RFP and respond
The RFP is posted on CTsource, Connecticut’s statewide procurement portal. Viewing the bid is public and does not require an account.
Use the original CTsource posting to review the full documents. Downloading documents or submitting a response requires a free CTsource account. Submit through the portal before December 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Prepare a complete, competitive proposal
Read the full RFP and check each submission instruction, required form and evaluation criterion. Build a checklist and leave time to confirm that every requested item is included.
Review the labor agreement and wage provisions closely. Price the federal Davis-Bacon wage rates as provided in the RFP, and account for the stated Connecticut prevailing-wage and project requirements in your proposal.
Before submitting, verify that your proposal is complete and that your CTsource account can submit it. Allow time to address any portal or document issues before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Housing Authority of the City of Hartford; the original posting controls.