About this opportunity
AI summaryColumbia Housing seeks qualified USA-based firms to provide rental assistance demonstration development technical assistance and consulting services. The scope includes supporting RAD development activities, real estate development involving low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, and FHA mortgage financing, as well as providing technical assistance for HUD repositioning tool applications. The selected contractor will service both Columbia Housing and the Housing Authority of the City of Cayce.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Columbia Housing
Scope of work
- Assist in securing Commitments to Enter into a HAP Contract (CHAPs)
- Prepare RAD financing plans
- Secure RAD Conversion Commitments (RCCs)
- Complete RAD finance plan requirements and RAD Desk document management and closings
- Provide technical assistance regarding submittal of HUD demolition/disposition applications
- Provide technical assistance for HUD Section 18, Voluntary Conversions, Section 32, and repositioning tool applications
- Provide technical assistance on HUD RAD and Uniform Relocation Act activities
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| RAD Conversion Experience | 35 |
| Affordable Housing Development Experience | 30 |
| References | 10 |
| Costs | 25 |
Minimum qualifications
- Extensive experience in planning, development, and closing of RAD, Section 18, Section 32, and Voluntary conversion transactions
- Experience with 9% and 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Tax Exempt Bond Financing, FHA Mortgage Programs, and HUD Mixed Finance
- Practical knowledge and experience working with HUD regulations, requirements, law, and related procedures
- Registered and participating in the federal work authorization program (E-Verify)
- Compliance with South Carolina Open Trade requirements (S.C. Code Ann. § 11-35-5300)
- Not suspended, debarred, or subject to a HUD Limited Denial of Participation
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Firm Experience and Structure
- Qualifications and Resumes of Key Personnel
- At least three (3) public-entity client references
- Labor and Employment Experience
- 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 HUD-5369-C: Certifications and Representations of Offerors, Non-Construction Contract
Key dates
- RFP Available
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Deadline for Written Questions
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 5:00pm Eastern Time
- Response to Written Questions/Addenda Posted
- Friday November 6, 2026
- Proposals Due
- Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2:00pm Eastern Time
- Interviews (if determined by Columbia Housing)
- Week of November 16, 2026
- Recommendation to Board of Commissioners
- November 19, 2026 Board Meeting
- Contract(s) anticipated to be awarded by
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via portal
- Instructions
- Uploaded electronically to Housing Agency Marketplace. Email, fax, mail, or hand delivery are not accepted. Should be a single PDF file when practicable.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial term of two (2) years, with up to three (3) additional one-year renewal options, not to exceed five (5) years total.
- Estimated value
- Not stated; estimated contract value exceeds $250,000.
- Place of performance
- Performance of the work will be Offsite.
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability ($1,000,000/occurrence), Workers' Compensation per SC rules, General Liability ($1,000,000 bodily injury/$1,000,000 property damage), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). No bid, performance, or payment bond required.
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200, HUD Federal Subsidy Programs, RAD Program, Section 3 of HUD Act of 1968