Professional Advisory and Consulting Services

The Oakland Housing Authority is soliciting professional advisory and consulting services under solicitation number 26-013, with proposals due by 2:00 PM PST on May 21, 2026, through its electronic procurement portal. The contract, categorized under NAICS code 541618 and directed toward state and local government entities, seeks qualified firms to provide services aligned with federal, state, and local regulations, including compliance with the HUD-5370-C General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts and the HUD-5369-C Certifications and Representations. Proposers must submit a comprehensive proposal package including a Letter of Interest, detailed history and qualifications demonstrating at least five years of experience, work product examples, individual resumes with two relevant letters of recommendation, and a completed Proposed Cost Form (Exhibit A). Mandatory attachments include current client references, certification and qualifications forms, contract acknowledgment, and HUD-5369-C certifications covering entity identification, socioeconomic status, organizational conflict of interest, and contingent fee disclosures. Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach weighing History and Qualifications and Proposed Cost equally at 30 points each, followed by Work Product Examples (20 points), Resumes (10 points), and References (10 points), with no lowest price technically acceptable methodology applied. The selected contractor will be responsible for performance in Oakland, California, adhering to stringent labor compliance standards including Section 3 employment and training requirements for low-income residents, prevailing wage obligations, and anti-kickback statutes. Additional requirements include strict confidentiality protections for sensitive resident data, indemnification of the Authority against all claims, prohibition of liens, no assignment without consent, and adherence to non-discrimination policies under federal and California law. The contract initially has an unspecified term with an option for one additional year at the Authority’s discretion, and all deliverables become the exclusive property of the Housing Authority. Failure to comply with any contractual obligation, including nondisclosure of conflicts of interest or failure to correct defective work within agreed timelines, may lead to termination. All submissions must be made electronically via the Housing Agency Marketplace portal; fax or late submissions are strictly prohibited.