Project-Based Voucher Program for New Construction in St. Petersburg, FL

The Pinellas County Housing Authority is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 26-008 for the development of multifamily housing units through the Project-Based Voucher Program in St. Petersburg, Florida, with performance based in Largo, Florida. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST to [email hidden], with a required email subject line, and late submissions will not be accepted. All inquiries must be submitted by August 13, 2026, via the designated Questions and Answers portal to ensure transparency and equitable access for all vendors. Offerors are required to comply with a comprehensive set of certifications and disclosures, including organizational conflict of interest, debarment and suspension status, lobbying activities, and non-collusive affidavits, all using prescribed templates with placeholders for applicant-specific information. Contractors must substantiate their eligibility by providing detailed organizational structure, profiles of key personnel, proof of zoning compliance, insurance documentation, and development and operating pro-formas, with an emphasis on demonstrating the project’s alignment with PCHA’s mission to expand housing and economic opportunities. Proposals must also confirm the developer’s ability to initiate construction within 24 months of award and certify compliance with HUD regulations, including Housing Quality Standards, subsidy layering rules, and the execution of a Housing Assistance Payment contract using HUD.Gov forms. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a point system totaling 100 points, with the two highest-weighted factors being the extent to which the proposed development advances PCHA’s goals for housing and economic opportunity (20 points) and the availability of on-site or nearby social, educational, commercial, transportation, and health services (20 points), with additional unlisted factors comprising the remainder of the scoring. The award will be made based on a trade-off process that considers technical merit and overall value, rather than lowest price, and while price is not explicitly rated, affordability and financial viability will be evaluated for responsibility. Offerors must also certify their business size and socioeconomic status, including whether they are small, women-owned, or minority-owned, and any affirmative responses on contingent fees, lobbying, or conflicts of interest require immediate disclosure and may result in disqualification if not properly reported. There are no specified page limits, but submissions must be complete and professionally presented, with PDF being the recommended format. The contract is subject to annual appropriation availability, with no established contract value or line