RFP#RCNAPES-10-26 RAD Capital Needs Assessment & Part 50 Environmental Services

The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority is soliciting proposals under RFP# RCNAPES-10-26 for professional firms to provide Rental Assistance Demonstration Capital Needs Assessments and Public Housing Environmental Reviews for four properties in Newport News, Virginia. The scope of work is divided into two lots, requiring consultants to conduct comprehensive site inspections of dwelling units and common areas, perform radon testing, and prepare Environmental Reviews in accordance with 24 CFR Part 50 and Part 58. Key deliverables include draft Part 50 Environmental Reviews due within 45 business days of the Notice to Proceed, final reports due within 10 business days of receiving comments, and the integration of data into the HEROS system. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, with 15 points specifically allocated to the reasonableness and competitiveness of the proposed fee. The agency will select the most meritorious offerors and negotiate with the highest-ranked firm first. Submission requirements include a technical proposal consisting of one original and three copies, with the fee schedule submitted in a separate sealed envelope. Qualified firms must demonstrate at least four years of experience in HUD RAD assessments and environmental reporting, maintain a clean performance record with HUD, and provide Commonwealth of Virginia Standard Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds upon award. The solicitation also mandates compliance with various civil rights acts and requires certifications regarding small business status and Section 3 outreach efforts.