Request for Proposals For Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) / Housing Development Consulting Services

The Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica, New York (UMHA) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultants and other professionals as well as firms to assist in the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion redevelopment/revitalization of the housing authority’s Low Income Public Housing developments as well as the development of affordable housing opportunities.  The UMHA seeks a qualified Consultant to assist and provide guidance with the RAD conversion process to rehabilitate, relocate or build new, and/or demolish public housing units using a variety of funding sources and financial arrangements.   The Consultant will also advise the UMHA with respect to the development of new affordable and mixed income housing opportunities for area residents.

Interested applicants should use the following link to download and respond to the Request for Proposal:  https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/requests.html?company_id=15743

You may only apply to this RFP through the Housing Agency Marketplace.  Please see the RFP checklist for a detailed list of items to submit.  You must submit your attachments via the housing agency marketplace.  We will not accept paper applications. The deadline for the proposal is 12/15/2021,11:59 p.m. EST. Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on 11/29/2021, 11:00 a.m. EST. There are two ways to participate: In-Person:  Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica, NY, 509 Second Street, First Floor, Conference Room, Utica, New York 13501-2450. 

Or you can join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/99220303886?pwd=eVZ1RFFZWWwrMjJZR1NHdWJEREhNUT09

Meeting ID: 992 2030 3886
Passcode: 561954
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,99220303886# US (New York)

For questions, please call John Furman at 315.982.3731 or email jfurman@peoplefirstny.org. Please check the link for updates on the RFP.  The Housing Authority may reject any and all proposals, re-advertise, postpone, or cancel this RFP at any time at its discretion.  The Housing Authority has the right to waive any and all formalities related to this RFP.  The Housing Authority is committed to equal opportunity in its procurement actions and encourages Section 3 and M/WBE firms to respond to this solicitation.  It is our policy to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion in making competitive grant awards.