RFP - DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNIZATION SERVICES

The Cambridge Housing Authority is soliciting up to three qualified consultants or consultant teams to provide professional and technical services related to the development and modernization of affordable housing in Massachusetts. The scope of work includes conducting financial and feasibility analyses, preparing pro formas, managing projects, and completing due diligence documentation, all in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 149 and 149A, as well as federal regulations under 24 CFR Part 85.36. Deliverables such as construction drawings, technical reports, and specifications must be submitted in both hard copy and digital formats compatible with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and all work product becomes the exclusive property of the Cambridge Housing Authority. The contract has a base term of one year, with the possibility of four one-year extensions at CHA’s discretion, and a maximum annual funding cap of $250,000 per contract term, contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Proposals must be submitted by August 10, 2026, in physical form only, with a separate sealed envelope for the cost proposal and the qualification proposal including a signed Non-Collusive Affidavit and insurance documentation. Evaluation will prioritize experience with Massachusetts construction laws and housing projects, demonstrated ability to produce required documentation, and cost competitiveness assessed through a ratio of hourly rates, with the lowest rate receiving the highest technical rating. All proposers must certify they are not debarred, comply with state tax laws via a Tax Compliance Certificate, and meet insurance requirements including $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate liability coverage, with A.M. Best A-rated carriers and CHA and affiliated LIHTC LLCs named as additional insureds. Subcontractors require CHA approval, and all personnel with access to CHA properties or residents must pass criminal background checks. CHA emphasizes participation by small, minority-owned, women-owned, and HUD Section 3 businesses, and requires compliance with Section 3 employment goals if applicable. No advance payments are permitted, and invoices must be submitted monthly with itemized time and expense records, with payments processed within 30 days of approval.