Request for Qualifications Developer-Partner

The Housing Authority of Monroe County and Hamilton Manor are seeking qualified developers to partner in the creation of an affordable housing development for elderly residents, issuing a Request for Qualifications through the PennBid platform. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the stated deadline of July 8th at noon, with all inquiries due by June 22nd at noon, and responses to questions will be distributed via public notice on PennBid. The solicitation targets experienced developers with a proven capacity to deliver senior-focused affordable housing, and all interested parties must access full documentation through PennBid at no cost. The evaluation process will assess submissions based on criteria outlined in Section 8, though the specific factors are not detailed in the available materials. Bidders must complete and submit a suite of mandatory certifications and affidavits, including representations under Form HUD 5369-a, a Non-Collusive Affidavit, a Certified Statement of Debarment, and the Form HUD-2530 Previous Participation Certificate, with late submissions of these documents risking bid nonresponsiveness. The contract incorporates the General Conditions of Contract for Construction (Form HUD 5370), which mandates compliance with labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act for contracts exceeding $2,000, prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability, and requires nonsegregated facilities for contracts over $10,000. The contract’s framework includes strict administrative and compliance requirements, including insurance standards as detailed on page 13 of Form HUD 5370, maintenance wage rates, and the requirement for contractors to certify they are not debarred from federal, state, or HUD programs. A Non-Collusive Affidavit is required for contracts exceeding $50,000, and bidders must affirm they have no organizational conflicts of interest. While the primary purpose is the development of new elderly housing, referenced materials include a separate ceiling repair contract under IFB 2025-04 at the Barnum, Kistler, and Lenox units, which outlines specific construction standards such as Type X gypsum board, Level 4 finish, and use of Type B slide-lead screws, though these are not directly applicable to the current RFQ. The selected developer will be notified by September 10th, and the project will proceed under the direct administration of the Housing Authority of Monroe County, with payment made in current funds and no change orders permitted except as explicitly