Development Partner Services

Providence, Rhode IslandRhode Island, USADue Friday, October 16, 2026

Client: Providence, Rhode Island
RFP Number: EXTRA-74917
Posted: —
Category: Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
Budget: Looking for Proposals
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The government authority in Providence, RI, seeks a US-based organization to provide development partner services offsite for a two-year contract period. The selected development partner must imagine, master plan, phase, and implement strategies for the redevelopment project. The buyer requires the vendor to assemble and manage a qualified team, including architecture or engineering, general contractor, legal, and consultant professionals. The vendor must secure financing, obtain agency and local approvals, and deliver training, support, and oversight on tax credit compliance and investor reporting to agency personnel. Furthermore, the partner must supply staffing, expertise, supervision, and guarantees to implement all redevelopment aspects expeditiously. The buyer requests proposals for the project budget. Interested vendors may submit their responses digitally through email or online. All questions require submission no later than September 23, 2026.

Key solicitation details

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The Providence Housing Authority is seeking proposals from real estate development companies to serve as Development Partner for the revitalization of Sunset Village and 200 Chad Brown Street. The partner will be responsible for master planning, financing, and implementing redevelopment strategies. Onshore US organizations with experience working with public housing authorities on housing repositioning and tax credit projects are eligible to bid.

Issued by: Providence Housing Authority
Request for Qualifications Issued: Monday, August 17, 2026
Deadline for Submitting RFI's: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
Proposal Submission Due Date: Friday, October 16, 2026, by 02:00 PM EST
How to submit: Sealed hard copy deliverable plus electronic upload
Submission details: Deliver one (1) printed original and five (5) printed copies in a sealed package to 40 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, RI 02909, and upload one (1) electronic copy to the designated portal. Fax and email submissions are not accepted.
Contract term: three (3) years, commencing on the date of the award
Place of performance: Sunset Village (31 Pumgansett Street) and 200 Chad Brown Street, Providence, RI
Insurance and bonding: Comprehensive liability/auto/workers compensation insurance with minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Errors and Omissions Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. PHA must be named as an additional insured.
Funding: HUD repositioning programs (RAD, Section 18, Restore-Rebuild, Choice Neighborhood Grants), Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), federal and state historic tax credits, 24 CFR Part 75 (Section 3), Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements

How proposals are evaluated

Development Approach and Strategy align with mission and vision of the project	25
Demonstrated ability of the Offeror and its team to successfully complete comparable projects	25
The Offeror's demonstrated knowledge of and experience with HUD, HUD repositioning programs, LIHTC, and historic tax credits	20
Financial capacity of Offeror and favorability of proposed terms and conditions	15
Quality of references	10
The overall quality, organization, and professional appearance of the submitted Proposal	5

Scope of work

Assemble and manage a team including architects, engineers, general contractors, legal team, and consultants
Secure necessary financing including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and historic tax credits
Obtain agency approvals for redevelopment plans and local approvals
Provide training, support, and oversight to PHA personnel on tax credit compliance and investor reporting
Provide staffing, expertise, supervision, and guarantees to implement redevelopment fully and expeditiously
Develop suitable resident relocation and re-occupancy plans and budgets
Oversee and manage construction activities and quality control on-site
Assist in organizing ownership entities and market/lease-up activities

Minimum qualifications

Onshore (US Organization Only)
Extensive experience working with public housing authorities on moderate and substantial revitalization and demolition with new construction projects
Experience utilizing HUD repositioning programs (RAD, Section 18 Blends, Restore-Rebuild, Transfer of Assistance), Choice Neighborhood Grants, historic tax credits, and LIHTC
Compliance with local, State, or Federal permitting, registration, and licensing requirements
State of RI License, if applicable
Demonstrated financial capacity to provide required development guarantees

Documents to include with the bid

Letter of Interest (LOI) signed on company letterhead
Experience, Qualifications, and Personnel Listing (including resumes and Section 3/MWBE approach)
Development Approach and Strategy narrative
Financial Feasibility, Deal Terms, and Conditions
Three (3) concurrent years of most recent audited or CPA-reviewed financial statements
Client References (at least 3 references including 1 housing authority, plus 2 tax credit investor/syndicator references with recommendation letters)
Company Profile Form
Non-Collusive Affidavit (Notarized)
Vendor Disclosure Agreement
Fair Employment Practice Statement (Notarized)

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