REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ/QBS) NO.17-22

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1 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ/QBS) NO ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR EXISTING HOUSING UNITS Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers 4224 Renaissance Preserve Way Fort Myers, FL Marcus D. Goodson, Executive Director Re-Issue Date: December 2, 2017 Deadline to Submit Questions: December 12, :00 p.m., Local Time Proposal Due Date: December 18, :00 p.m., Local Time

2 The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers ("HACFM") sees a need for affordable housing in Lee County. HACFM estimates that it will be able to provide assistance under HACFM's Section 8 Project-Based Voucher ("PBV") Program for Existing Housing Units, also known as the Housing Choice Voucher program (the "Program") for up to 82 units of affordable housing. Accordingly, HACFM is inviting interested parties ("Respondents") to submit Proposals ("Proposals") in response to this request for qualifications (this "RFQ") to receive rental assistance for existing units under the Program. Respondents must have multi-family dwelling rental development(s) located within the geographic boundary of Lee County and must be units that were built or rehabbed under the Neighbor Stabilization Program. HACFM may use up to 20% of its budget for PBV assistance. HACFM reserves the right to award multiple contracts as deemed to be in the best interest of HACFM and consistent with HACFM's mission to provide quality, affordable housing that enhances the lives of our residents and promotes their independence. PBVs are a component of the Program. HACFM will attach PBV assistance to specific housing units if the owner agrees to set aside a portion of the units in an existing development. However, no more than 25 percent of the units in a building may receive PBV assistance, unless such units are: (i) in a single-family building, defined as a building with one to four units; or (ii) excepted units in a multifamily building because they are specifically made available for elderly or disabled families or families receiving supportive services, also known as "qualifying families". All units must meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") housing quality standards and all rent must be considered reasonable by HACFM. HACFM will evaluate and rate all Proposals that meet the threshold requirements and rating factors for award described in this RFQ. Threshold requirements for participation are: Property located in Lee County, FL; Property used HUD or other state, local or federal funding; Proven ownership of the site or control of proposed site by deed, purchase contract, purchase option, pre-lease agreement or long-term lease agreement where such control extends through the proposed date for acquiring title to the site; Evidence that owner will dedicate units awarded PBV assistance under this RFQ to serving low income households whose income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income; Evidence the property will reserve 12 units or more dedicated to serving low income senior citizen (age 62 and older) households whose income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income; Compliance with Fair Housing and Civil Rights Laws; and Proof that the Respondent has not been deemed ineligible for participation in federal and/or any HUD programs. Proposals that meet threshold criteria will be further rated based on proven management experience, property maintenance experience, financial responsibility, and condition of the property. Page 1

3 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units Prior to executing a Housing Assistance Payments ("HAP") contract, selected units will be inspected to ensure they meet HUD's housing quality standards and an environmental review will be conducted by the responsible entity under 24 C.F.R. Part 58 (unless such responsible entity determines that assistance under this RFQ does not warrant such a review under the National Environmental Policy Act or 24 C.F.R. Part 58). HACFM may only enter into a HAP contract for existing housing once it has determined that the site complies with the HUD required site and neighborhood standards pursuant to 24 C.F.R (d). Respondents should note that upon execution of the HAP contract, the Respondent will be required to comply with federal requirements imposed therein. A copy of the form of HAP contract may be requested from HACFM prior to the submission of Proposals. Any HAP contract entered into between the HACFM and the successful Respondent shall be in a term not to exceed fifteen (15) years. Please note that payments under a HAP contract are subject to the availability of funding under the annual contributions contract between HUD and HACFM. Proposal packets are available on the HACFM website at Questions regarding the Proposals must be submitted in writing, via , to Cheryl L. LaBelle, Executive Assistant to CEO, at cheryl@hacfm.org. Questions are to be submitted no later than one (1) week prior to the Proposal due date. In addition an e- mail contact should be provided to HACFM in the case of addendums or necessary correspondence during the QSP process. Proposals are due to HACFM on December 18, 2017 and must be received by 5:00 p.m., local time. Proposals will not be read aloud. Late Proposals will not be accepted. Faxed Proposals will not be accepted. Please submit one original and three copies of your Proposal by FedEx or other nationally recognized carrier or by hand delivery to the HACFM located at 4224 Renaissance Preserve Way, Fort Myers, FL 33916, Attention: Cheryl L. LaBelle. Only Proposals submitted in response to this RFQ will be considered. Submitted Proposals must respond to all requirements as outlined in this RFQ; incomplete Proposals will not be reviewed. No Proposal shall be withdrawn for a minimum period of 90 days following the Proposal deadline without the consent of HACFM. Minority-owned and women-owned business enterprise businesses are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. Page 2

4 Table of Contents Page I. OVERVIEW OF PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS FOR EXISTING UNITS... 4 II. SPECIFIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS... 5 III. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL... 9 IV. PROPOSAL CONTENTS V. SCORING/EVALUATION OF APPLICATION VI. APPLICATION FORMS ENCLOSED Page 3

5 I. OVERVIEW OF PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS FOR EXISTING UNITS PBVs are a component of HACFM's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. HACFM intends to partner with private landlord(s) to offer up to 82 of its vouchers for assistance to proposed existing housing units for low income families who income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income. HACFM will establish a separate PBVs waiting list. HACFM will refer low-income families and individuals, who have already applied to HACFM for housing choice vouchers and are on HACFM's waiting list to properties that have PBV assistance when units become vacant. If such Respondents are determined to be eligible for admission, owners will select Respondents for occupancy of a particular unit after screening each such Respondent. Each month, HACFM will pay the owner a maximum amount of housing assistance equal to the lesser of: (i) the amount generally needed to rent a moderately priced unit in the local housing market minus 30% of the household monthly adjusted income; or (ii) the gross rent for the unit minus 30% of the household monthly adjusted income. Under the PBV program, HACFM enters into a HAP contract with the owner for specified units and for a specified term. The HAP contract will be for no more than a 15-year term that is dependent on availability of funding under HACFM's Annual Contributions Contract with HUD. The HAP contract establishes the initial rents and describes the responsibilities of HACFM and the owner. Rents are set based upon market comparables and may not exceed 110% of the published existing housing fair market rents without HUD approval. HUD may approve exception rents up to 120% of the fair market rents in some areas. In addition, the HAP contract establishes the minimum housing quality standards that all units must meet before assistance can be paid on behalf of a person or family. These standards must be maintained throughout the term of the assisted tenancy. HACFM will provide PBV assistance with the goal of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic opportunities to the maximum extent feasible and in accordance with HACFM's mission statement. PBV assistance will be provided in compliance with HACFM's PBV assistance policies and with all applicable laws and regulations. Page 4

6 II. SPECIFIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 1. To be Considered for Participation, at a Minimum, the Respondent Must Meet Threshold Requirements. HACFM will evaluate and rate all Proposals for assistance that meet the threshold requirements and rating factors for award described in the Proposal for the Program. Threshold requirements for participation are: Property located in Lee County, FL; Property used HUD or other state, local or federal funding; Proven ownership of the site or control of proposed site by deed, purchase contract, purchase option, pre-lease agreement or long-term lease agreement where such control extends through the proposed date for acquiring title to the site; Evidence that owner will dedicate units awarded PBV assistance under this RFQ to serving low income households whose income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income; Evidence the property will reserve 12 units or more dedicated to serving low income senior citizen (age 62 and older) households whose income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income; Compliance with Fair Housing and Civil Rights Laws; and Proof that the Respondent has not been deemed ineligible for participation in federal and/or any HUD programs. Proposals that meet threshold criteria will be further rated based on proven management experience, property maintenance experience, financial responsibility, and condition of the property. 2. Investment of Funds in Property. HACFM will provide PBV assistance without any requirement that the owner invest other funds in the property. 3. Income Mix. No more than 25 percent of the units in a building may receive PBV assistance. Single-family dwellings are exempt from the 25 percent limit. A building with up to four units is considered a single-family dwelling. Multifamily units reserved for elderly (age 62 and older) families are also exempt from the 25 percent limit. 4. Resident Choice and Continued Assistance. Persons or families occupying units with PBV assistance have the right to move after one year with a tenant-based Section 8 voucher or its equivalent. When a family moves out of a unit with PBV assistance, it must be replaced by a family that is referred from HACFM's PBV waiting list. This will ensure that the specified number of subsidies continue to be used at the development throughout the term of HACFM's contract with the owner. 5. HAP Contract. HACFM's form of required HAP contract is included and made a part hereof as Attachment C. Page 5

7 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units 6. Contract Term and Extension. HACFM may enter into a HAP contract with the owner for an initial term of anywhere from one to fifteen years which shall be negotiated with the owner on a case-by-case basis. The initial contract may be extended for the period that HACFM considers appropriate to achieve long-term affordability or to expand housing opportunities. At HACFM's option, the initial contract may bind the owner to accept extensions offered by HACFM. 7. HQS and Inspections. Each unit identified to receive PBV assistance must pass a Housing Quality Standards ("HQS") inspection before a HAP contract may be signed. PBV contracts are subject to the same annual inspection requirements as regular vouchers. 8. Rent. HACFM's contract with the owner sets the rent for each unit with PBV assistance. The amount of the rent may not exceed the lower of the applicable maximum level, as explained below, or the "reasonable" rent in light of the rents charged for comparable unassisted units in the area. The applicable maximum is the maximum voucher payment standard which is 110% of the HUD-determined fair market rent ("FMR"). Up to this maximum, the rent for a unit is allowed as long as the rent is reasonable. In some cases HUD may approve at its discretion exception rents for as much as 120 percent of the HUD-determined FMR. 9. Rent Increases. Rent increases during the term of the contract may be approved by HACFM so long as the increased rents do not exceed the above rent limits and are reasonable. HUD's annual adjustment factors do not apply. 10. Individual or Family share of the Rent. Individuals or families with PBVs pay 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent and utilities. 11. Waiting List. HACFM will maintain a separate waiting list for PBV assistance. Owners are responsible for selecting tenants for units assisted with PBVs from among the persons or families referred by HACFM from its waiting list. An owner may refer persons or families that apply directly to the development to HACFM to be placed on the waiting list. No person or family is required to accept PBV assistance; persons or families that reject an offer of PBV assistance or are rejected by the owner and are on the tenant-based list retain their place on that list. HACFM will not permit owners to maintain their own waiting lists for units receiving PBV assistance. 12. Vacancy Payments. As an incentive for owners to enter into PBV contracts, HACFM may provide vacancy payments to an owner. The HAP contract with the owner will contain any such agreement, including the amount of the vacancy payment and the period for which the owner will qualify for these payments. However, in the event vacancy payments are made, HACFM and owners must seek to reduce the need for such payments, and such payments will not be made if the vacancy is the fault of the owner (e.g., the unit does not pass re-inspection or HACFM refers at least three persons or families to the owner, but the owner refuses to select any of them). HACFM has discretion to reduce the number of units under Page 6

8 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units a PBV contract if no person or family accepts a unit within 120 days of the owner's notice to HACFM of the vacancy. 13. Targeting. Tenant-based voucher eligibility and targeting rules apply to PBV assistance. This means that the income of persons or families selected for PBV units is considered in determining whether HACFM has complied with the requirement that at least 75 percent of new admissions to the voucher program each year must have incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income. 14. Location. HACFM will provide PBV assistance with the goal of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic opportunities to the maximum extent feasible and in accordance with HACFM mission statement. Proposed developments must meet HUD Site and Neighborhood Standards for existing units as set forth at 24 CFR (d). Proposed developments located in close proximity to social, recreational, educational, commercial, and/or health facilities and services, and other municipal facilities and services, particularly those facilities and services targeted toward disabled populations, will be rated favorably. 15. HACFM Opportunity Areas. It is HACFM's goal to select sites for PBV assistance that provide for deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic opportunities. In complying with this goal, HACFM will limit approval of sites for PBV assistance in census tracts that have poverty concentrations of 20 percent or less. However, HACFM will grant exceptions to the 20 percent standard where HACFM determines that the PBV assistance will complement other local redevelopment activities designed to deconcentrate poverty and expand housing and economic opportunities in census tracts with poverty concentrations greater than 20 percent, such as sites in: A census tract in which the proposed development will be located in a HUDdesignated Enterprise Zone, Economic Community, or Renewal Community; A census tract where the concentration of assisted units will be or has decreased as a result of public housing demolition and HOPE VI redevelopment; A census tract in which the proposed development will be located is undergoing significant revitalization as a result of state, local, or federal dollars invested in the area; A census tract where new market rate units are being developed where such market rate units will positively impact the poverty rate in the area; A census tract where there has been an overall decline in the poverty rate within the past five years; or Page 7

9 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units A census tract where there are meaningful opportunities for educational and economic advancement. Page 8

10 III. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL Deadline and Submittals Proposals are due December 18, 2017, and must be received by 5:00 p.m., local time, at the HACFM located at 4224 Renaissance Preserve Way, Fort Myers, FL 33916, Attention: Cheryl L. LaBelle. Proposals will not be read aloud. Packages arriving after 5:00 p.m., local time will not be accepted. Faxed Proposals will not be accepted. Submitted Proposals must respond to all requirements as outlined in this RFQ; incomplete Proposals will not be reviewed. Please submit one original and three copies of your Proposal. Please tab your Proposal as required (see Proposal Contents below). Copies must be packaged in sealed envelopes marked with the following: Title: Request For Qualifications For Assistance Under The Section 8 Project- Based Voucher Program For Existing Housing Units RFQ No Respondent's Name and Address Page 9

11 IV. PROPOSAL CONTENTS Omission of any of the following information, documents or certifications will render the Proposal non-responsive. All Proposals shall contain the following: Tab 1 Tab 2 Form of Proposal (Attachment A). (INCLUDE: enclosed form Proposal Form and Schedule of Buildings Proposed for Assistance.) Threshold Requirements. 1. Letter of Interest. Respondent's submittals shall be accompanied by a Letter of Interest on the Respondent's letterhead. The letter should state the Respondent's understanding of the engagement, the commitment to perform the work, if any, expeditiously, a brief statement indicating why the Respondent believes itself to be best qualified to perform the engagement, a description of the circumstances justifying why the project-basing of the proposed units (rather than tenant-basing the same amount of assistance) will expand housing and economic opportunities, and a statement that the response is firm and irrevocable for 90 days. 2. Proven Ownership or Control of Property Proposed for Project-Based Assistance. 3. Evidence of Unit Dedication to Low Income Individuals and Families whose income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income. 4. Certification of Compliance with Fair Housing and Civil Rights Laws. (Use enclosed form Certification of Previous Compliance with Fair Housing and Civil Rights Laws.) All Respondents and their employees must comply with all Fair Housing and Civil Rights Laws, statutes, regulations and executive orders as enumerated in 24 CFR 5.105(a). The Respondent will not be eligible for consideration if the Respondent Has been charged with a systemic violation of the Fair Housing Act by HUD alleging ongoing discrimination; Is a defendant in a Fair Housing Act lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice ("DOJ") alleging an ongoing pattern or practice of discrimination; or Has received a letter of noncompliance findings under Title VI, Section 504, or Section 109 Page 10

12 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units HACFM will not rate or rank a Proposal if the charge, lawsuit, or letter of findings has not been resolved to the satisfaction of HACFM before the Proposal deadline stated in the RFQ for Program. HACFM's decision regarding whether a charge, lawsuit, or a letter of findings has been satisfactorily resolved will be based upon whether appropriate actions have been taken to address allegations of ongoing discrimination in the policies or practices involved in the charge, lawsuit, or letter of findings. 5. Certification that the Respondent has not been deemed ineligible for participation in federal and HUD programs. (Use enclosed form Certification of Eligibility for Participation in Federal and HUD Programs.) The Respondent will not be eligible for consideration if the Respondent: Has had its participation in federal programs limited; Has been debarred from participation in federal programs; Has been charged with fraud or abuse of a Section 8 program; Is a defendant in a fraud or abuse lawsuit filed by the DOJ, HUD or HACFM alleging fraud or abuse; or Has received a letter from the DOJ, HUD or HACFM alleging fraud or abuse. HACFM will not rate or rank a Proposal if the charge, lawsuit, or letter of findings has not been resolved to the satisfaction of HACFM before the Proposal deadline stated in the RFQ. HACFM's decision regarding whether a charge, lawsuit, or a letter of findings has been satisfactorily resolved will be based upon whether appropriate actions have been taken to address allegations of fraud or abuse in the policies or practices involved in the charge, lawsuit, or letter of findings. Tab 3 Property Requirements. 1. The Proposal for PBV assistance must provide a schedule of buildings indicating that the units proposed for participation in the PBV program are equal to or less than 25 percent of the units in any one building or the unit(s) are: In a single-family dwelling, defined as 1 4 family dwellings per building; or Reserved for elderly individuals and families. Page 11

13 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units (Use enclosed form Proposal Form and Schedule of Buildings Proposed for Assistance --- and describe any proposed exception to the 25 percent per building cap) 2. A certification must be submitted that the building(s) and unit(s) are in good condition and capable of passing an HQS inspection before the HAP contract is signed. 3. A letter from the local code enforcement agency must be submitted stating that the building(s) and unit(s) meet all local building and health codes and that there are no outstanding violations of the local or State health or housing codes for the proposed assisted building(s). 4. If the building was built before January 1, 1978, the owner must submit a certification that the building(s) and unit(s) are lead free as required by Federal regulations. 5. A letter signed by the owner must be submitted that assistance will not be attached to a unit that is occupied by an owner. 6. The owner must submit a schedule of rents for the units that are proposed for assistance which are reasonable in comparison to other nonsubsidized rents for comparable units in the area. 7. The owner must provide a letter from the local taxing agency that property taxes for the proposed assisted building(s) are current. 8. A statement identifying: The number of persons (families, individuals) occupying the property on the date of the submission of the Proposal and such persons' eligibility to participate in HACFM's Section 8 program; The owner's plan for managing and maintaining the units; and The proposed term of the HAP contract. TAB 4 Management Capability. The Respondent must provide proof that it has adequate staff and capability to: 1. Perform routine management functions including: screening and selecting tenants, maintaining the property, collecting rent and handling tenant complaints. Page 12

14 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units 2. Comply with all requirements of the HAP contract. 3. Honor the lease agreement with the resident. 4. Maintain the unit at all times so it passes HACFM's Housing Quality Standards. 5. Collect only the amount of rent from the tenant specified in the lease and/or HAP contract or any interim Notice of Change amendments to the HAP contract. 6. Notify HACFM immediately if the tenant vacates the unit. 7. Immediately report to HACFM if any utilities are disconnected, whether paid for by the owner or tenant. 8. Select Respondents by applying income targeting requirements which provides, in general, that in any HACFM fiscal year, at least 75 percent of the families selected must be families whose annual income does not exceed 30 percent of median income for the area, as determined by HUD. Financial Responsibility. Provide two preceding fiscal years' financial statements of the Respondent prepared by a Certified Public Accountant. If the Respondent is newly organized such that financials are not yet available, the financials of the controlling entity (e.g., the managing general partner of a newly organized single purpose limited partnership) shall instead be provided. TAB 5 Other Submission Requirements. In addition to the above, the Respondent must submit the following certifications: a. Non-Collusive Affidavit (enclosed Form 4.) b. Certificate of Non-Organizational Conflict of Interest (enclosed Form 5.) c. Certification of Respondent Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (enclosed Form 6.) d. Certification Regarding Lobbying (enclosed Form 7.) e. Certification of Respondent Regarding Section 3 Requirements / Utilization of Disadvantaged (DBE), Minority (MBE) and Women (WBE) Business Enterprises (Attachment B) Page 13

15 V. SCORING/EVALUATION OF PROPOSAL HACFM will select owners and property that best meets the community's needs using the following Proposal process: 1. Rating Panels. To review and rate Proposals, HACFM will establish a rating panel. This panel may include persons not currently employed by HACFM. 2. Threshold Requirements. HACFM will review each Proposal to determine whether it meets all of the threshold requirements. If the Proposal does not meet the threshold requirements, it will not be rated or ranked. 3. Rating. HACFM will evaluate and rate all Proposals for assistance that meet the threshold requirements according to the rating factors below. The rating of the Proposals for technical merit or threshold compliance will include any owners, employees, agents, consultants, and members of boards of directors. 4. Ranking. HACFM will rank all Respondents who meet the threshold requirements by assigning points to each of the rating criteria requirements. Ranking will be given with those Respondents by points assigned. 5. Negotiations. Unless there is no need for negotiations with any of the Respondents, negotiations shall be conducted with Respondents who submit Proposals determined to have a reasonable chance of being selected for award, based on evaluation against the factors as specified in the RFQ. Such Respondents shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for negotiation and revision of Proposals. The purpose of negotiations shall be to seek clarification with regard to and advise Respondents of the deficiencies in the technical aspects of their Proposals so as to assure full understanding of and conformance to the solicitation requirements. No Respondent shall be provided information about any other Respondent's Proposal, and no Respondent shall be assisted in bringing its Proposal up to the level of any other Proposal. A common deadline shall be established for receipt of Proposal revisions based on negotiations. 6. Award. After evaluation of Proposal revisions, if any, the contract shall be awarded to the responsible firm(s) whose qualification and other factors considered, are the most advantageous to HACFM. 7. Right to Award Multiple Contracts. HACFM reserves the right to award multiple contracts under this procurement as deemed to be in the best interest of HACFM and consistent with HACFM vision and mission statements. Page 14

16 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units 8. Right to Reject. HACFM reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any informality(ies) or irregularities in the Proposal process or in the Proposal submissions, or to terminate the Proposal process at any time, for any reason whatsoever. The HACFM reserves the right to reject and not consider any Proposal that does not meet the requirements of this RFQ, including, but not limited to, incomplete Proposals and/or Proposals offering alternate or non-requested qualifications. The HACFM shall have no obligation to compensate any Respondent for any costs incurred in responding to this RFQ. HACFM reserves the right to withdraw from the RFQ award process in its sole discretion. 9. Availability of Assistance. HACFM intends to make assistance available promptly following a determination that families currently occupying any units proposed for PBV assistance are eligible for such assistance. 10. MBE/WBE/Section 3. Minority-owned and women-owned business enterprise businesses are encouraged to respond to this RFQ. A copy of HACFM's certification for Minority-owned and women-owned business enterprise and Section 3 policy is attached to this RFQ as Attachment B. Signed certification to be included in Tab 5 of proposal. 11. Factors For Award Used To Evaluate and Rate Proposals. The points awarded for the base rating factors total 100. Criteria for Existing Units Property Requirements 1. Extent to which building(s) further HACFM goal of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and economic opportunities 2. Extent to which building(s) facilitate resident access to services and amenities for disabled families or individuals on site or in the immediate area, including social, recreational, educational, commercial, and health facilities and services and other municipal facilities and services 3. Extent to which units are occupied by families eligible to participate in HACFM's Section 8 program Management Capability and Experience 1. The Respondent has adequate experience and capability to manage property in accordance with requirements of this RFQ, including experience working with developmentally disabled individuals and families 2. The Respondent has experience securing social service partnerships and resources 3. The Respondent has experience in the marketing and management of affordable housing Points Page 15

17 PROPOSAL FORMS ENCLOSED IN THIS DOCUMENT 1. Proposal Form and Schedule of Buildings Proposed for Assistance; 2. Certification of Previous Compliance with Fair Housing and Civil Rights Laws; 3. Certification of Eligibility for Participation in Federal and HACFM Programs; 4. Non-Collusive Affidavit; 5. Certificate of Non-Organizational Conflict of Interest; 6. Certification of Respondent Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and 7. Certification Regarding Lobbying. Page 16

18 1. PROPOSAL FORM AND SCHEDULE OF BUILDINGS PROPOSED FOR ASSISTANCE Property Owner's Legal Name: Address: Contact Name and Telephone Number: Federal Employer Identification Number: 1. OWNERSHIP A. Property Owner: Entity Type: Mailing Address: Telephone: B. Site Control (Please check the appropriate response and attach one of the following documents as evidence of site control). Deed Contract of Sale Option to Purchase Pre-Lease Agreement Long-term Lease Agreement Property Address: 2. BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS If submission includes more than one building, complete this section for each. Type of Building: Number of Stories: Available Parking: Off-Street On-Street

19 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 17-22, Assistance Under Section 8 PBV For Existing Units Units to Receive Project-Based Assistance (include number and square footage): 1-Bedroom 2-Bedroom 3-Bedroom 4-Bedroom Other (describe) Number of units available for disabled individuals and families: Describe (include square footage): Amenities and Services: Total Number of Units in Building: Are the units proposed for participation in the PBV program equal to or less than 25 percent of the units in the building? If no, are the units: 1. Located in a single-family dwelling (defined as 1 4 family dwellings per building)? 2. Reserved for disabled individuals or families? Please attach a sketch of the units available for assistance. 3. GENERAL LIVING QUALITY Please provide detailed information about proximity to social, recreational, educational, commercial, and health facilities and services and other municipal facilities and services, including services offered to assist disabled individuals either on or off-site.

20 2. CERTIFICATION OF PREVIOUS COMPLIANCE WITH FAIR HOUSING AND CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS Property Owner's Legal Name: Address: Contact Name and Telephone Number: Federal Employer Identification Number: This is to certify that the above named property owner, its directors, and employees are in full compliance with all Fair Housing and Civil Rights Laws, statutes, regulations and executive orders as enumerated in 24 CFR 5.105(a). The above named property owner, its directors, and employees also understand that they will not be eligible for consideration as an Respondent for assistance for existing units under the Program if any one of the following is true: Has been charged with a systemic violation of the Fair Housing Act by HUD alleging ongoing discrimination; Is a defendant in a Fair Housing Act lawsuit filed by the DOJ alleging an ongoing pattern or practice of discrimination; or Has received a letter of noncompliance findings under Title VI, Section 504, or Section 109. Additionally, the above named property owner, its directors, and employees also understand that HACFM will not rate and rank a Proposal if the charge, lawsuit, or letter of findings has not been resolved to the satisfaction of HACFM before the Proposal deadline stated in the RFQ. HACFM's decision regarding whether a charge, lawsuit, or a letter of findings has been satisfactorily resolved will be based upon whether appropriate actions have been taken to address allegations of ongoing discrimination in the policies or practices involved in the charge, lawsuit, or letter of findings. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL INFORMATION IN THIS PROPOSAL IS TRUE AND CORRECT. Signature Name of Owner or Authorized Agent Date

21 3. CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL AND HACFM PROGRAMS Property Owner's Legal Name: Address: Contact Name and Telephone Number: Federal Employer Identification Number: This is to certify that the above named property owner, its directors, and employees have not had participation in federal programs limited; have not been debarred from participation in federal programs; have not been charged with fraud or abuse of a Section 8 program; is not a defendant in a fraud or abuse lawsuit filed by the DOJ, HUD or the HACFM alleging fraud or abuse; or have not received a letter from the DOJ, HUD or the HACFM alleging fraud or abuse in any federally-funded program, and that the occurrence of such would render the property owner, its directors, and employees ineligible for consideration as an Respondent for assistance under the Program. Additionally, it is understood that the HACFM will not rate and rank a Proposal if the charge, lawsuit, or letter of findings has not been resolved to the satisfaction of the HACFM before the Proposal deadline stated in the RFQ. The HACFM's decision regarding whether a charge, lawsuit, or a letter of findings has been satisfactorily resolved will be based upon whether appropriate actions have been taken to address allegations of fraud or abuse in the policies or practices involved in the charge, lawsuit, or letter of findings. Definition of Fraud and/or Program Abuse "Fraud" and "abuse" mean a single act or pattern of actions made with the intent to deceive or mislead, constituting a false statement, omission, or concealment of a substantive fact. Fraud and abuse result in the payment of housing choice voucher program funds in violation of program requirements. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL INFORMATION IN THIS PROPOSAL IS TRUE AND CORRECT. Signature Name of Owner or Authorized Agent Date

22 4. NON-COLLUSIVE AFFIDAVIT State of: ) s.s. County of: ) says: being first duly sworn, deposes and That he/she is the party making the foregoing bid or Proposal, that such bid or Proposal is genuine and not collusive or HACFMm; that said vendor has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person, to fix the Proposal price or affiant of any other vendor, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said Proposal price, or of that of any other vendor, or to secure any advantage against HACFM or any person interested in the proposed contract; and that all statements in said Proposal or Proposal are true. Signature of: Respondent, if the Respondent is an individual Partner, if the Respondent is a Partnership Officer, if the Respondent is a Corporation Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of MY COMMISSION EXPIRES, 20

23 5. CERTIFICATE OF NON-ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST Property Owner's Legal Name: Address: Contact Name and Telephone Number: Federal Employer Identification Number: The Respondent certifies that to the best of its knowledge and belief and except as otherwise disclosed, he or she does not have any organizational conflict of interest which is defined as a situation in which the nature of work to be performed under this proposed contract and the Respondent's organizational, financial, contractual, or other interests may, without some restriction on future activities: (a) Result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Respondent; or, (b) Impair the Respondent's objectivity in performing the contract work. In the absence of any actual or apparent conflict, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, no actual or apparent conflict of interest exists with regard to my possible performance of this procurement. Signature Name of Owner or Authorized Agent Date

24 6. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS Property Owner's Legal Name: Address: Contact Name and Telephone Number: Federal Employer Identification Number: 1. The Respondent certifies that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of federal benefits by a state or federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Proposal had one or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default; and 2. Where the Respondent is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this Proposal. As the authorized certifying official, I hereby certify that the above specified certifications are true. Signature Name of Owner or Authorized Agent Date

25 Property Owner's Legal Name: Address: Contact Name and Telephone Number: Federal Employer Identification Number: 7. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING The Respondent and its principals certify that: 1. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, or any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 2. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. 3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclosure accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. As the authorized certifying official, I hereby certify that the above specified certifications are true. Signature Name of Owner or Authorized Agent Date

26 ATTACHMENT B SECTION 3 POLICY (See Attached)

27 ATTACHMENT C HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT (See Attached)