Development Partner Services

This solicitation, issued by the Pinellas County Housing Authority under solicitation number 25-011, seeks development partner services primarily focused on affordable housing projects in Largo, Florida. The scope covers comprehensive project lifecycle activities including planning, financing, design, construction oversight, marketing, ownership structuring, and ongoing asset management. The contractor is expected to comply with a broad range of regulatory and statutory mandates such as Section 3 employment and training requirements (24 CFR Part 135), Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, Fair Housing Act provisions, accessibility under ADA and UFAS, and energy efficiency mandates. Deliverables encompass design documents, cost estimates, construction administration, relocation plans, and maintenance manuals, with performance measured against adherence to schedules, regulatory compliance, and workforce development targets. The evaluation process emphasizes experience—both of the firm and assigned staff—as well as proposed ownership or fee structures and overall methodology, with a total score out of 75 points distributed across these criteria. Award will be made on a trade-off basis considering cost and other factors to identify the most advantageous proposal. The contract terms follow HUD standard forms for non-construction contracts valued above $100,000 and include clauses addressing changes, disputes, termination, organizational conflicts of interest, equal employment opportunity, rights in data, and compliance with applicable laws. All data and materials produced belong exclusively to the Housing Authority, with strict controls on dissemination. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the designated buyer by September 12, 2025, accompanied by organizational certifications and financial statements. The contract imposes special conditions such as mandatory reporting and disclosure of conflicts of interest, strict Section 3 employment compliance enforced through hiring goals, and requirements for the procurement of recovered materials. Place of performance is confined to Largo, FL, with no specified contract value or detailed payment office information disclosed in the solicitation documents.