RAD Relocation Technical Assistance Service in Columbia, South Carolina
- Client
- Columbia Housing
- Solicitation No.
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- Posted
- 10/24/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer requires a vendor to provide Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) relocation technical assistance services for a government authority in Columbia, SC. The selected vendor must deliver technical assistance, training, and compliance guidance to staff handling resident relocation for RAD conversions and redevelopment projects. Scope duties include advising on RAD relocation protections, reviewing redevelopment plans and schedules, and supplying a standardized relocation file checklist and filing structure. Only USA organizations performing onshore work are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. Interested vendors must submit all questions by November 02, 2026. The resulting contract will run for a period of two years.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP_2026-23-10_RAD_Relocation_TA_Full_Package.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Columbia Housing is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide technical, training, and compliance guidance to staff responsible for resident relocation associated with Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversions and other redevelopment projects. The solicitation covers services for Columbia Housing and the Housing Authority of the City of Cayce. Qualified public and non-profit organization consultants with extensive experience in RAD relocation technical assista…
- Issued by
- Columbia Housing
- Deadline for Written Questions
- Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00pm Eastern Time
- Response to Written Questions/Addenda Posted
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Proposals Due
- November 13, 2026 2:00PM Eastern Time
- How to submit
- Electronic via Housing Agency Marketplace portal
- Submission details
- All proposals must be uploaded electronically as a single PDF file when practicable to Housing Agency Marketplace at https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 13, 2026.
- Contract term
- Two years base term, with potential renewals or extensions up to five years, plus an optional 90-day term extension.
- Place of performance
- City of Columbia and Richland County, SC, as well as City of Cayce in Lexington County, SC (onsite or offsite).
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim; General Liability Insurance with a single limit for bodily injury of $1,000,000 per occurrence. No bid, performance, or payment bond is required.
- Funding
- HUD Public Housing and RAD programs, Section 104(d), URA, 2 CFR 200.327, Appendix II to 2 CFR part 200, Form HUD-5370-C Section I, 24 CFR Part 75 (Section 3).
How proposals are evaluated
| URA, RAD, and Redevelopment Relocation Experience | |
| Technical Approach and Scope of Work Implementation | |
| Firm Qualifications and Staffing | |
| References and Past Performance | |
| Cost Proposal | 20 points |
Scope of work
- Assess applicable relocation requirements and review redevelopment approaches, funding sources, and schedules.
- Review existing relocation practices, policies, procedures, forms, and files to identify compliance gaps.
- Develop or revise practical, step-by-step relocation procedures and documentation standards.
- Assist staff in preparing or updating project-specific relocation plans.
- Guide household assessments, eligibility determinations, benefits, and protections.
- Provide required HUD forms and develop editable, project-appropriate templates and notices.
- Provide technical assistance and payment calculation tools for eligible relocation expenses and benefits.
- Establish standardized relocation file checklists, conduct staff training, perform compliance reviews, and support appeals.
Minimum qualifications
- At least five years of experience providing relocation consulting to public housing authorities and affordable housing providers.
- Knowledge of URA requirements, 49 CFR Part 24, HUD RAD notices, relocation guidance, and Section 104(d) requirements.
- Experience evaluating relocation requirements for RAD conversions and redevelopment projects with multiple funding sources.
- Experience developing relocation plans, procedures, and training materials.
- Demonstrated experience determining eligibility for relocation assistance and benefits.
- Experience addressing RAD resident protections, right to return, fair housing, reasonable accommodations, and language access.
- Qualified project team including a lead consultant with relevant experience.
- At least three examples of comparable project experience and client references.
Documents to include with the bid
- Executive Summary
- Firm Experience and Qualifications
- At least three (3) references from public-entity clients
- Attachment A: Columbia Housing Supplemental Certifications
- Attachment B: Price Proposal Form
- Form HUD-2992: Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension
- Form HUD-50071: Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions
- Form SF-LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable)
- Form HUD-5369-C: Certifications and Representations of Offerors, Non-Construction Contract
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
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