Site work and new construction of a residential development in Houston, Texas. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA), has issued this solicitation with the intent to partner with entities to acquire, rehabilitate, construct, or develop several affordable housing developments in accordance with the requirements and terms and conditions specified herein. Scope of Services HHA intends to select the Development Partner(s) to participate in development activities over the upcoming years for one or more multi-family public/affordable housing projects funded by various funding sources. The developments will be located in the City of Houston, Texas or in the ETJ. Subject to requisite HUD approvals, communities will be constructed, acquired or rehabilitated of sites proposed by the Offeror. HHA anticipates providing some investments to the proposed development(s) for either acquisition or construction on an as needed basis. The HHA funds may include a combination of Capital Funds, CDBG-DR, or other funds made available to HHA. The Scope of Services consists of the following, which is not intended to be all inclusive. Consequently, a further review of the project(s) with the Successful Offeror(s) may lead to alterations in the Scope of Services. At a minimum, the Development partner is expected to: 1. Demolish buildings and or housing communities as needed. Undertake pre-development activities. 2. Implement a process to execute the development or rehabilitation of various housing communities as needed. Develop a construction strategy and a development implementation schedule. Oversee the design, construction, and quality control of the development. 3. Refine and develop Site Plans; prepare a final Site Plan supported by a market study analysis; and obtain required zoning and development approvals from the City of Houston and other required jurisdictional entities. 4. Develop a project budget. Identify and quantify all development costs based on information provided by HHA, and an independent analysis by the Development Partner. All cost estimates will be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the selected Development Partner. 5. Develop a financing plan, development plan, and construction schedule as needed; determine the probability and extent of any gap funding and the total development cost; identify and justify the amount of HHA resources that may be needed for the proposed project; identify and secure other public and/or private funding sources to close any funding gap; assemble financing packages; prepare and submit a TDHCA LIHTC application; conduct all necessary negotiations with funding source providers; and provide all reasonable and necessary financial guaranties and assurances. Expand and update the budgets throughout the development process. 6. Obtain commitments from grantors, lenders and tax credit investors for financing the project. Commitments to be on forms and with parties reasonably acceptable to HHA. 7. Based upon the approved development plan, prepare schematic designs and drawings, preliminary designs and drawings, and construction drawings and specifications. Submit schematic drawings, preliminary drawings and construction documents for the entire project or the phase, including public improvements, to HHA for review and approval; obtain required building permits. 8. Identify public improvements to be funded. Develop construction drawings and specifications for these improvements with the City of Houston. Execute a separate contract with HHA, or the ownership entity, for construction of such improvements, as required. 9. Coordinate all development activities, including reporting and budgeting requirements with HHA and assist HHA as necessary with respect to all aspects of the project. Provide monthly reports to the HHA on the progress of the development efforts, including work already completed, the associated costs, schedule, and budgetary requirements. 10. Assist HHA in preparation and submission of all required funder materials. 11. Ensure significant participation by M/WBE and Section 3 firms throughout the development insuring that the M/WBE and Section 3 requirements set forth are satisfied. 12. Bid and award construction contracts; cause and oversee construction in accordance with all applicable agreements and legal requirements, including all applicable HUD and LowIncome Housing Tax Credit deadlines; supervise construction work to ensure quality of workmanship, timely completion of work, and consistency with budget; and ensure that all required occupancy permits and any other approvals are obtained after construction completion to permit lease-up, safe and habitable occupancy. 13. Supervise other consultants and/or service providers in all tasks necessary to successfully implement the development plan. 14. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations. Provide all required operating and financing guarantees to the HHA and other lending institutions. 15. Implement a marketing strategy, or work with the HHA and their marketing consultant (if applicable), to undertake all marketing and lease up efforts. 16. Work with HHA and its legal team to create an ownership structure for the development which may include an affiliate of HHA as a general partner. 17. Deliver units consistent with LIHTC and HUD guidelines as applicable. 18. Other tasks as necessary and as requested by HHA. 19. Apply for public and private resources needed to complete the project. 20. Coordinate all work and documentation with the HHA Real Estate Investment and Development Department. 21. Provide documentation/reports that include the basis, source and methodology for arriving at estimates, projections and assumptions. 22. Meet with HHA's Real Estate Investment and Development Department, and other federal, state, and local agencies, as may be necessary. 23. Represent HHA without conflicts of interest on business transactions. 24. Be responsible for pre-development expenses. If the deal is not consummated, costs incurred will not be reimbursed by HHA or any HHA affiliates. 25. Complete written documentation of materials in a manner suitable for use by HHA, the HHA's Board of Commissioners, HUD, and other agencies. 26. Meet with HHA, HUD, the Community, and other state and local officials as may be necessary. 27. Coordinate all services with other parties as deemed necessary by HHA. 28. Provide the basis, source, and methodology for arriving at conclusions in all materials and reports. 29. Provide adequate competent supervision at all times during the performance of the contract. A qualified Project Manager shall be designated in writing to HHA prior to executing the contract. The Project Manager or his designee must be readily available to meet with the HHA personnel. HHA shall be provided with the telephone number(s) where the Project Manager can be reached. The Houston Housing Authority reserves the right to delete or add items of work, or other work requirements at any stage of the contract. Intent and Introduction General The Houston Housing Authority ("HHA") is seeking to partner with for-profit or non-profit developers who have experience developing, through acquisition with or without rehabilitation or new construction of affordable housing properties with or without the use of tax credits, as well as large and small scaled mixed use developments. The proposed affordable housing family developments may contain a mix of Public Housing, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), other units affordable to families at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), market rate, and or tax credit units proposed to be restricted at 60% AMI by the Texas Department of Housing and Communities Affairs (TDHCA). HHA is seeking partners for new construction or rehabilitation to provide all necessary completion/construction period guarantees, and pre-development and working capital funding necessary to complete each development. HHA may utilize an affiliate to retain all or a portion of the ownership interest in the development. HHA anticipates that the properties will be structured to be exempt from taxes to the extent applicable by law. HHA may providing some gap funding to the proposed development(s) on an as needed basis in accordance with the program restrictions applicable to the source of funding. Sources of funding may include funds provided under Section 8 or Section 9 of the 1937 Housing Act, a combination of Capital Funds, Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), or other funds made available to HHA. HHA may select one or more firms to assist in the development of one or more affordable communities within the next 2-3 years. Developers should be prepared to propose a suitable site, and possess the experience, financial capability, resources and expertise in dealing with the local community, TDHCA and various governmental entities. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be executed by the development partner(s) and HHA will be approved by HHA's Board of Commissioners. HHA is inviting request for proposals with submission of a Development Plan and Financial Plan from experienced Developers to participate in the development activities (including acquisition with or without rehabilitation) for one or more multi-family affordable housing developments. All development projects are required to meet the guidelines and regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and other agencies or funding sources, if applicable. HHA proposes to collaborate with a number of Development Partners to move towards its goal of developing several mixed-income communities over the upcoming years. HHA is requesting (1) statements of qualifications and (2) proposed sites, a development plan for the site and (4) a financial plan including proposed terms of the Partnership and HHA economic benefit. The range of units will vary depending on the site. All development projects are required to meet the guidelines and regulations of HUD including site and neighborhood standards, TDHCA and other agencies or funding sources (if applicable). The General Scope of Services when requested will consist of, but may not be limited to the services described in Exhibit C Scope of Services. This may not be all inclusive of the services needed. Consequently, a further review of the projects with the Offerors may lead to alterations in the Scope of Services. Development Partner Minimum Prerequisites Experience in developing, constructing, operating and managing mixed-income/mixed-finance projects including public housing; Expertise in regulatory compliance issues; Expertise in Section 3, MBE and WBE compliance; Expertise with local government authorities which regulate the permits and utilities necessary for development activity; and Financial wherewithal to develop small and large projects with a proven ability to maximize private sector participation in the financing and a demonstrated ability to bring projects in on time and on budget. The face of the sealed envelope(s) must contain the above information, and once they are in the possession of HHA, their contents will not be publicly opened or revealed until a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is awarded. Interested parties are highly encouraged, to check online prior to the submission of their sealed response to ensure they are aware of any Amendment(s) that may affect this solicitation. They should also send an e-mail acknowledgement to Purchasing@housingforhouston.com, that they have obtained this solicitation from online. Doing so, will allow HHA to notify interested parties of any Amendments that may affect this solicitation. Late submissions will be handled in accordance with the provisions in Attachment K Form HUD-5369-B Section 6 entitled: "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Offers". Interested parties, who have questions about this solicitation should send an email (preferably) to Purchasing@housingforhouston.com with "QBS 24-37" in the subject line by the due dates specified in Table A Procurement Schedule. As an alternative, interest parties have the option of sending a fax to 713-260-0810 Depending upon the circumstance(s), HHA reserve the right to change, modify, or alter any Draft MOU associated with this solicitation. Deadline for the submittal of written questions to Purchasing@housingforhouston.com 4 PM CT September 17, 2024 October 8, 2024 November 5, 2024 December 10, 2024 January 7, 2025 Deadline HHA will post answers to written questions to Houston Housing Authority 4 PM CT - The Friday following receipt of questions. Deadline for the receipt of sealed responses October 17, 2024 November 14, 2024 December 19, 2024 January 16, 2025 Estimated Contract Award Date Subsequent to the approval of HHA's Board of Commissioners The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.