Section 3 Economic Opportunity Compliance Services

The contract seeks services to ensure compliance with HUD’s Section 3 requirements by actively identifying, recruiting, and engaging low-income individuals and public housing residents to access employment opportunities and subcontracting pathways within federally assisted housing and development projects. The provider will be responsible for building relationships with community organizations, outreach initiatives, and local stakeholders to connect qualified residents with job training, placement, and business development resources that align with Section 3 priorities. The focus is on creating measurable economic opportunities for these populations through direct hiring and the advancement of minority- and low-income-owned businesses as subcontractors. The solicitation is issued by the Philadelphia Housing Authority under NAICS code 541611 for administrative management and other professional services, and responses are due by July 27, 2026. The work will be performed in Pennsylvania, with no specified city or zip code, indicating a statewide or regionally flexible scope tied to PHA’s housing programs. This is a subcontract opportunity requiring contractors to demonstrate experience in workforce development, community engagement, and HUD compliance, with no set-aside designation specified. All activities must be designed to generate verifiable outcomes in employment and contracting for low-income residents, ensuring alignment with federal affordable housing policy goals.