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On an as-requested basis, the Contractor shall provide consulting services to the Commission in any or all stages of development projects. Tasks assigned to the Contractor may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: Development Planning - Provide services to assist in the planning and execution of development efforts including, but not limited to: Lead development and redevelopment efforts including planning, market analysis, preparing funding requests, negotiations with potential development partners, lenders, and funders. Provide advice on financing, approach, entitlement process, etc. for development and redevelopment projects. Provide conceptual advice in the area of construction costs and methods and evaluate feasibility of alternative development strategies. Assist in negotiations with private developers, lenders and investors. Prepare analyses of financial and other data, including development pro forma, financial statements and construction budget. Procure, review and interpret market analysis, studies and appraisals. Funding Applications and Oversight - Provide services to secure and utilize funding for development efforts, including but not limited to: Prepare and/or review funding applications and proposals for low- income housing tax credits (both 9% and 4%), state soft loan sources, project-based housing choice vouchers, Federal Home Loan Bank, and other federal, state, or local sources that offer debt or subsidy to affordable housing units. Prepare and submit, in cooperation with development partners and advisors, loan applications to various private and public funding agencies related to affordable and market rate housing and community development projects. Assist in securing project financing, including mortgages, bonds and other loans and/or grants from both private and public sources. Provide technical assistance and advice with the preparation and review of funding applications, proposals, disposition applications, demolition applications, and related documents. Provide oversight of grants/loans from award to close out, management of project budgets, funding accounts and program income. Project Management - Serve as project manager to lead the execution of key tasks required for the advancement of development projects, including but not limited to: Coordinate and/or participate in community planning sessions, public meetings, presentations and serve as liaison between residents and stakeholders Coordinate and manage day-to-day development activities from acquisition/predevelopment through stabilized occupancy. Conduct and participate in meetings with staff, government officials, community stakeholders and residents, developers, financiers, etc. Procure other professional services that may be required for development and redevelopment projects including, but not limited to, engineers, architects, and builders. Coordinate the development of analytical and transactional tasks to include market research, project budgets, sources and uses, draw schedules, pro forma and project schedules. Coordinate loan closing with private developers, public agencies, attorneys, lenders, investors, and escrow and title companies. Coordinate the preparation and review of all necessary and required real estate documents such as financial transaction documents, easements, title, funding draws, development agreements, operation agreements and various agreements with/for consultants and or contractor services. Coordinate, schedule, and provide general direction to on-site project contractors, construction managers and subcontractors. Obtain required authorizations, entitlements and permits from federal, state, and local utilities and governmental authorities as required for development projects. 5.3.10 Prepare correspondence, technical, and status reports related to assigned projects. Establish or update the allocation of direct and indirect project costs including labor, benefits and overhead. Assist with negotiations, review and drafting of evidentiary documents and supplemental submissions. Housing Analysis and Strategy - Provide services to assist with the planning and execution of broader development efforts and strategies, including but not limited to: Review the work of development partners and provide recommendations to Commission staff Provide financial analysis of solicited and unsolicited projects. Provide assistance and advice to leverage Commission resources and protect Commission interests. 5.4.4 Provide technical assistance with developing strategies and opportunities to redevelop, develop or preserve affordable housing units. Research and advise on federal, state, and local funding for the expansion and preservation of affordable housing in Howard County, MD. Make recommendations for affordable housing development and preservation solutions. Property Acquisition - Provide services to assist in the Commission in the acquisition of property including, but not limited to: Provide analysis of potential acquisition of operational rental communities including development of pro formas, assessment of capital needs, and future sales. Provide analysis of potential acquisition of raw land or redevelopment opportunities including development of pro formas, assessment of capital needs, and future sales. Represent the Commission in negotiation of potential acquisition of real property. 5.6 Related/Incidental Services - The Contractor shall perform such other services as may be related or incidental to any of the foregoing. The contract period shall be for one year with three (3) one-year renewal options, exercisable at the sole discretion of the Commission. Questions concerning this RFP must be made in writing and e-mailed to questions@househoward.org. Questions must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on October 11, 2023. Answers to questions and any addenda/amendments to the RFP will be posted by October 13, 2023 on the Commission The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.