Resident Services Training, Technical Assistance, and ROSS Grant Readiness Consulting Services

The Housing Authority of the City of Everett is soliciting bids for Resident Services Training, Technical Assistance, and ROSS Grant Readiness Consulting Services under solicitation number 2026-27, with proposals due by June 9, 2026. The contract aims to enhance the agency’s Resident Services, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency programs through comprehensive training, operational guidance, and support for a community needs assessment required for ROSS grant eligibility. Work must be performed in Everett, Washington, and the initial contract term is one year with up to four one-year renewal options contingent upon performance, mutual agreement, and funding availability. Proposers must submit a single PDF package including qualifications, proposed work plan, training design, ROSS readiness strategy, references, and a completed price proposal form that breaks out costs for planning, a two-day in-person training, optional on-call support, and needs assessment services. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off approach, with qualifications, approach, and experience collectively accounting for 90 percent of the scoring, while price constitutes only 10 percent, ensuring selection is not based on lowest cost alone. Proposals must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HUD guidelines and 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), with additional obligations triggered if federal funds are involved. Contractors must complete multiple certifications including Anti-Lobbying, Conflict of Interest, Drug-Free Workplace, Non-Collusion, and Section 3 compliance, and must disclose any ownership or hiring practices related to low-income individuals or public housing residents. The agency retains audit and inspection rights, requires record retention for at least three years after final payment, and mandates the contractor to adhere to its internal policies. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer within 30 days of invoice approval, with no specified invoicing system required. All submissions must be in PDF format and delivered via email or USB drive; no fax or unauthorized email submissions are permitted. While the solicitation does not specify a contract value or minimum funding level, proposers are expected to demonstrate value through experience with HUD-funded resident services, proven training methodologies, and a clear understanding of EHA’s structural and operational goals.