Request for Proposals & Letters of Interest for Development Opportunities

The Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, doing business as HOME, has issued solicitation EX 24-R-0010 as a rolling Request for Proposals and Letters of Interest for affordable housing development opportunities. Open from June 3, 2024, through June 2, 2027, this solicitation seeks development partners for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and joint venture of affordable housing, as well as related infrastructure and mixed-use projects. The scope of work requires strict adherence to HUD and HACEP programs, including compliance with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, the Build America Buy America Act, and various federal environmental and labor laws such as NEPA, OSHA, and the ADA. Awards are based on a Best Value trade-off process using a 100-point scoring system. The primary evaluation factors are the proposed concept, business terms, and the experience of the proposer or team, each weighted at 30 points, with the remaining 10 points split between organizational capacity and the overall approach. Proposals must include a Letter of Interest limited to three pages and a Statement of Qualifications supported by bank letters, financial statements, and references. Submissions are accepted via hard copy or pre-approved email to the Procurement Manager in El Paso, Texas. The contract incorporates extensive FAR clauses covering site investigations, warranty of supplies, and equal opportunity requirements, while prohibiting the placement of liens on Housing Authority property.