Consulting Services for Public Housing Capital Needs Assessment and Asset Repositioning Strategy

The Town of Chapel Hill, through its Housing and Community Development Department, is seeking a qualified consultant under solicitation AE27-001 to provide strategic and technical advisory services for a Public Housing Capital Needs Assessment and Asset Repositioning Strategy. The project involves a portfolio of 296 residential units, one administrative office, and three community buildings. The selected consultant will perform comprehensive property inspections and develop a repositioning plan evaluating options such as Rental Assistance Demonstration, Section 18 Project-Based Vouchers, Tenant Protection Vouchers, and mixed-finance redevelopment. Key deliverables include milestone reports, financial analyses including pro formas, and a final Asset Repositioning Plan detailing recommended strategies, funding sources, and implementation timelines. The contract has a performance period of one year and is subject to federal requirements, specifically HUD Section 3 (24 CFR Part 75) and energy efficiency standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Proposals are due by October 30, 2026, and will be evaluated by a selection committee based on a 100-point scale focusing on key personnel, knowledge of HUD repositioning programs, project approach, and Section 3 compliance. Applicants must submit electronic proposals including a company profile and several mandatory certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, and non-collusion. Award selection will be based on consensus, with the Town reserving the right to interview top-ranked proposers and negotiate final contract terms and fee schedules.