Doing Business With AH

RFP #2025-0008 Financial Planning Software Tool

Description: The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta Housing or AH) seeks to enter into one or more contracts with a qualified firm(s) to provide a finance and operation planning software solution that can interface with its current systems and databases, create standard financial statements, and provide budget forecasting, consolidation and reporting capabilities.

RFP RELEASE DATE: Thursday, August 15, 2024   Go to www.atlantahousing.org to download - https://www.atlantahousing.org/doing-business-with-ah/vendors/

Pre- Proposal Conference:  Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:30 P.M., EDT

Via ZOOM: (short registration is required to attend this zoom conference; please register prior to the beginning of the meeting) https://atlantahousing.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItde6urT4pEtD3BJINcs6kBUuOkm4- jZS6

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Deadline for Questions and/or Comments:  Thursday, August 29, 2024 by 3:00 P.M., EDT

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 by 3:00 P.M., EDT

NOTE: AH reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust this Schedule of Events as it deems necessary. If necessary, AH will communicate adjustments to any event in the Schedule of Events in the form of an addendum to this RFP. Addenda to this RFP will only be issued and posted on AH’s website at https://www.atlantahousing.org/doing-business-with-ah/vendors/ and Business Management Portal. Addenda will not be mailed to potential Respondents. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to monitor AH’s website and electronic sourcing tool, Jaggaer, for any addenda issued. Each Respondent must acknowledge all addenda issued so as to ensure that addenda are considered in their proposal response by completing: Addenda Acknowledgement Form. This Form must be submitted with the Respondent’s response to this Request for Proposals. Failure to include the Form in the proposal response may subject your Firm to disqualification.

Communications

In order to maintain a fair and impartial competitive process, AH and any outside consultants assisting AH with this solicitation, shall avoid private communication concerning this procurement with prospective Respondents during the entire procurement process. From the issue date of this RFP until the final award is announced, Respondents are not allowed to communicate about this RFP for any reason with any AH staff and/or outside consultants assisting AH with this solicitation except:

• through the RFP Point of Contact named below;
• as otherwise specified in this RFP; and / or
• as provided by existing work agreement(s) (if any)

Prohibited communication includes all contact, including but not limited to, telephonic communications, emails, faxes, letters, or personal meetings, such as lunch, entertainment, or otherwise. AH reserves the right to reject the quote of any Respondent violating this provision.

1. Questions must be submitted via the Q&A Board on AH’s Business Management Portal. AH will receive requests for additional information and/or clarification relative to this solicitation no later than Thursday, August 29, 2024 by 3:00 P.M., EDT
2. Responses to these questions will be addressed in writing via the AH’s electronic procurement system. AH will not respond to requests for information after the date stated above. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to monitor AH’s website for any addenda issued. All Respondents are encouraged to frequently check AH’s website/portal for additional information.

All requests for information or clarification pertaining to this solicitation must be addressed in writing.

RFP Point of Contact

Kiyunda Smith, CPPB – Purchasing Analyst Kiyunda.smith@atlantahousing.org The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia Contracts & Procurement Department 230 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, NE 5th Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2421

Documentation:  RFP 2025-0008_Financial Planning Software Tool

 

BID RESULTS FOR 2024-0100 - Peachtree Road Detention Pond Improvements/Repairs

IFB #2024-0100 Bid Opening Results

 

IFB #2024-0100 Peachtree Road Detention Pond Improvements/Repairs ADDENDUM #2

ISSUE DATE: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

This Addendum, including all articles and corrections listed below, shall become a part of the original Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) package and shall be taken into account in preparing your bid response. Please note that the deadline for receipt of bids is July 31, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., local time and continues to remain unchanged.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and completing the Addenda Acknowledgement Form, Page 4 of the solicitation. The Addenda Acknowledgement Form must be submitted with the Firm’s response to this IFB. Failure to include the Form in the bid response may subject your firm to disqualification.

In order to ensure that all firms are given an equal opportunity to submit a competitive bid, the following are responses to questions and/or requests for clarification concerning IFB #2024-0100.

The above-numbered solicitation is amended as set forth below:

1. Revisions to existing text are identified by a vertical line in the right margin of the line in which a revision
2. The page replaced by this Addendum are identified by a number “A2” in the top right corner of the replaced pages.

 

REVISED	ADDED/MODIFIED	REVISED
DOCUMENT	PAGE(S)	PAGE(S)
1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SECTION III. BID SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, ITEM F.	Page 8 - 9	Page 8 – 9
INSERT ATTACHMENT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE	SUPPLEMENTAL A	SUPPLEMENTAL B

Page 2 Addendum #2
REVISED	ADDED/MODIFIED	DELETED
DOCUMENT	PAGE(S)	PAGE(S)
2. BID FORM	Page BF- 1 - 5	Page BF- 1 - 5
INSERT ATTACHMENT TREE SURVEY	SUPPLEMENTAL B	SUPPLEMENTAL A

1. Question:

 The scope of work requires concrete work and tree removal near the fence line. Due to the height of trees and the concrete work, can contractor remove rear HOA fence in order for access to pour concrete, as well as, to remove the specified trees identified in the scope of work?

Answer:

The residential community located at the rear of the Atlanta Housing property is the Towngate Community (TC). We contacted the TC HOA and spoke with them about the project and contractor’s request for permission to access areas of our site from their property, at the dumpster pad. The HOA granted permission.

The chain link fence located along the property boundary belongs to Atlanta Housing (AH), not TC. It is acceptable with AH for the contractor to remove sections of the fence, as necessary, to conduct work to install concrete and remove trees that are located along the fence line.

The contractor shall:

1. Reinstall all sections that are removed once work is
2. Replace any portions of the fence (wire fabric, metal post, metal rails) that is damaged as part of the work they are

Addenda to this IFB will only be issued and posted on AH’s website. Addenda will not be mailed to potential Bidders. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to monitor AH’s website and Business Management Portal for any addenda issued.

Documentation:  IFB #2024-0100 Peachtree Road Detention Pond Improvements/Repairs ADDENDUM #2

 

IFB #2024-0100 Peachtree Road Detention Pond Improvements/Repairs ADDENDUM #1

ISSUE DATE: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

RELEASE DATE: Friday, June 14, 2024

BID DUE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, by 2:00 PM EST (Local Time)

BID OPENING DATE AND TIME: Thursday, August 1, 2024, by 2:00 PM EST (Local Time) via Zoom Meeting

This Addendum, including all articles and corrections listed below, shall become a part of the original Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) package and shall be taken into account in preparing your bid response. Please note that the deadline for receipt of bids is July 31, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., local time and continues to remain unchanged.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and completing the Addenda Acknowledgement Form, Page 4 of the solicitation. The Addenda Acknowledgement Form must be submitted with the Firm’s response to this IFB. Failure to include the Form in the bid response may subject your firm to disqualification.

In order to ensure that all firms are given an equal opportunity to submit a competitive bid, the following are responses to questions and/or requests for clarification concerning IFB #2024-0100.

The above-numbered solicitation is amended as set forth below:

1. Revisions to existing text are identified by a vertical line in the right margin of the line in which a revision
2. The page replaced by this Addendum are identified by a number “A1” in the top right corner of the replaced pages.

 

REVISED DOCUMENT	ADDED/MODIFIED PAGE(S)	REVISED PAGE(S)
1.   NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID	Page 2 -3	Page 2 - 3
2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SECTION III. BID SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, ITEM F. INSERT ATTACHMENT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE SUPPLEMENTAL A	Page 8 - 9	Page 8 – 9

Page 2 Addendum #1
REVISED DOCUMENT	ADDED/MODIFIED PAGE(S)	DELETED PAGE(S)
3. BID FORM INSERT ATTACHMENT TREE SURVEY SUPPLEMENTAL B	Page BF-1 - 5	Page 17- 19

 

Addenda to this IFB will only be issued and posted on AH’s website. Addenda will not be mailed to potential Bidders. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to monitor AH’s website and Business Management Portal for any addenda issued.

Documentation:  2024-0100_Peachtree Road Detention Pond Improvements/Repairs Addendum_1

 

IFB #2024-0100 Peachtree Road Detention Pond Improvements/Repairs

RELEASE DATE: Thursday, June 20, 2024

BID DUE DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, by 2:00 PM EST (Local Time)

BID OPENING DATE AND TIME: Thursday, August 1, 2024, by 2:00 PM EST (Local Time) via Zoom Meeting

Solicitation Summary:

Invitation for Bids (#2024-0100) for Peachtree Road Detention Pond Repairs is a project to complete improvements to the detention pond that was started under a previous contract in 2020.  Due to the discovery of rock, the embankment slopes could not be constructed at the slopes specified in the construction drawings.  Atlanta Housing directed the engineer to prepare a design modification based on the sub-grade condition found.  The Work to be performed under this Contract shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals and performing all work required to produce a complete and functioning drainage improvement project, including the following Work:

1. Install and maintain erosion and sediment control measures during duration of the Work in accordance with the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia (Green Book).
2. Perform clearing only as necessary for the removal, repair, rehabilitation, and/or installation of project components as indicated in the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer and/or AH.
3. Perform the necessary dewatering and/or temporary diversion for execution of the Work, while allowing drainage to continue through the project and around the work area. Water diversion and construction sequencing shall be performed so that all earthwork (excavation and fill placement) can be performed in the dry.
4. Re-grade detention pond embankment and construct grass drainage berm according to Drawings or as directed by the Engineer and/or AH.
5. Construct modular concrete block walls according to Drawings or as directed by the Engineer and/or AH.
6. Construct concrete flume improvements according to Drawings or as directed by the Engineer and/or AH.
7. Relocate existing chain link fencing according to Drawings or as directed by the Engineer and/or AH.
8. Maintain traffic throughout the duration of construction.
9. Clean-up the project work area and return the area to its preconstruction conditions.
10. Furnish and provide all other labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals required to complete the Work as shown on the Drawings or otherwise specified in the Contract Documents or directed by the Engineer and/or AH.
11. Contractor shall be responsible for checking with the City of Atlanta (CoA)about any required permits for the project. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and all cost for any Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) permits.

The foregoing description(s) shall not be construed as a complete description of all work required.

KEY INFORMATION

1. BIDDER CONTACT WITH ATLANTA HOUSING: The Purchasing Analyst identified below is the sole point of contact regarding this solicitation. From the date of issuance until selection of the successful Bidder. AH contact information:
Rae G. Clifton, Purchasing Analyst
Atlanta Housing
230 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Telephone: (404)817-7396
Email: rae.clifton@atlantahousing.org

2. The solicitation can be found on the AH website at the link below:
https://www.atlantahousing.org/doing-business-with-ah/solicitations/

3. Questions may be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Analyst, Rae G. Clifton at ifb@atlantahousing.org, by no later than 5:00 P.M. (Local Time) on July 08, 2024, with the subject line: IFB 2024-0100 Peachtree Road Detention Improvements/Repairs.
Questions received concerning this solicitation received after the deadline shown above
will likely be unanswered. Atlanta Housing reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to
respond to questions received after the deadline. Oral responses to questions are nonauthoritative.

4. ELECTRONIC FILES FOR DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Please be advised that the Atlanta Housing is NOT distributing printed plans or specifications with this solicitation. The Bid Solicitation, Technical Specifications and Drawings are attached to this document.

5. PRE-BID CONFERENCE is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM (Local Time), via Zoom Meeting. Atlanta Housing strongly encourages all interested firms to attend the pre-bid conference where among other topics, AH will discuss 24 CFR 135, and AH’s implementation of Section 3. Please register in advance for this meeting at:
https://atlantahousing.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpfu-srzMpHdbycABrmqKfFh5hUoQct3oY.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the instructions about joining the meeting.

6. SITE VISIT (Mandatory): Shall be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. (Local Time) at 2240 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309. We shall convene in the parking lot, at the building’s front entrance. The pond is located at the rear of the property.
We strongly advise attendees to park on side streets off Peachtree Road. Street parking is generally available on Biscayne Dr., NW (located south of the property address) and Peachtree Memorial Dr., NW (located north of the property address).
All interested firms must attend one of the project site visits. Failure to attend may subject your Firm to disqualification. AH will not provide transportation to or from the site.

7. SECOND SITE VISIT (Mandatory - if first site visit was missed: Shall be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.(Local Time) at 2240 Peachtree Road N.W., Atlanta, GA
30309. We shall convene in the parking lot, at the building’s front entrance.

8. BID SUBMISSION: Bid shall be received via certified mail or hand delivery on or before Wednesday, July 31, 2024, by 2:00 P.M.(Local Time) at 230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., NE; Atlanta, GA 30303. No bids shall be accepted after 2:00 PM (Local Time).

9. BID OPENING: Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM (Local Time) via Zoom. Please register in advance for this meeting at: https://atlantahousing.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZMtf-urrDIvHNLDbN25AGaLNEzDjzGtUpDC. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

10. MANUAL SUBMISSION: Bids must be submitted by paper in a sealed envelope or package and delivered by certified mail or hand-delivered. Refer to the following Section III. Bid Form Submittal for the required number of copies. Manual Submissions must be received and time stamped no later than the date and time listed in the solicitation. The outside of the envelope must clearly indicate the Bidders name and address, name of the project, the time and date specified for receipt

11. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections, or changes to the solicitation will be made by addenda issued by AH. Any addenda that is issued will be provided to prospective
Bidders, and posted on AH's website at: https://www.atlantahousing.org/doing-business-with-ah/.

12. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to inquire of the issuance of any addenda. Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda in the Invitation for Bid document. Bidders are responsible for checking for any notice of addenda on the AH website at the link shown above in Section I.  If the AH determines this solicitation should be modified, it will inform all prospective Bidders by distributing addendum/addenda to this solicitation before the date set for receipt of bids. The AH reserves the right to issue Addenda to correct, modify and amend this Invitation for Bid. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all Addenda on Page 4 in document below.

Documentation:  2024-0100_Invitation for Bids (IFB) - Peachtree Detention Pond Improvements & Repairs

 

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

Purpose:  Atlanta Housing anticipates receiving applications from landlords of individual properties suitable to house families of 3 – 5 persons with a minimum of 8 units ready to lease. AH will also consider Landlords who can bundle several units in proposed clusters within the UCN boundaries.  Landlords who can provide residential units through existing housing or repurposing of other existing   buildings located in the UCN Boundaries, and are qualified and interested in receiving HomeFlex for their rental units, may submit an application at any time. If an application is approved and provided funding through HomeFlex, then AH will execute a Commitment Letter for an initial term of anywhere from five (5) to Twenty (20) years with options for possible extensions. If Atlanta Housing provides capital assistance for rehabilitation work at the property, Atlanta Housing will require a restrictive covenant on the property for a term of 30-40 years. AH also anticipates notifying Landlords within 30 days of AH’s receipt if application if is not awarded HomeFlex with specific rationale for why award was not made. AH reserves the right to cancel or discontinue its application process for HomeFlex for existing housing units within the UCN Boundary at any time throughout the duration of this NOFA if determined to be in the best interest of AH to do so.

NOFA Schedule of Events

The following Schedule of Events represents AH’s estimate of the timetable that will be followed in connection with this NOFA:

 

Steps	TIMEFRAME
Submission Period for Application	Applications may be submitted at any time.
Board Approval and Notification to Applicant	Applications must receive an acceptable evaluation from an Atlanta Housing Evaluation Committee in order to be submitted to AH’s Board of Commissioners for approval granting AH authorization to enter into a HomeFlex Agreement with the applicant.
Execution of the HomeFlex Agreement	AH will enter into a HomeFlex Agreement when: all required compliance requirements have been met and submitted to and approved by AH.   Provided the application meets all requirements of this NOFA, and Atlanta Housing approves the application and the AH Board of Commissioners authorizes the award, AH will enter into a HomeFlex Agreement for an initial term from five (5) to ten (10) years with option to extend. Extensions would be exercised at Atlanta Housing’s sole discretion.

Application Process

How To Submit Your Application.

1. Applications can be submitted at any time until Atlanta Housing, at its sole discretion, determines that it’s needs for affordable housing in the University Choice Neighborhood have been met.
2. Applicants may submit one (1) paper (or hard) copy of their applications to:  Atlanta Housing, Rae Clifton, Purchasing Analyst, Atlanta Housing Authority, 230 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303  OR
3. Applicants may submit one (1) electronic (soft) copy of their applications via email to: Rae.Clifton@atlantahousing.org
4. All proposals transmitted by mail or electronically delivered contain the same
5. A property may only be submitted a total of 3 times as a combination of proposed clusters or once by itself.
6. AH reserves the right to:

• Accept or reject any or all applications, discontinue this NOFA process and re-advertise this NOFA without obligation or liability to any Applicant;
• Award multiple HomeFlex contracts;

Documentation:  Choice HomeFlex NOFA_RePosted April 2024

 

Notice of Funding Availability Application (NOFA) FAIRCLOTH TO RAD ADDENDUM #2

ISSUE DATE: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

This Addendum, including all articles and corrections listed below, shall become a part of the original Request for Proposals (“RFP”) package and shall be taken into account in preparing your proposal response.

The above-numbered solicitation is amended as set forth below. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and completing the attached Addenda Acknowledgement Form. The Addenda Acknowledgement Form must be submitted with the Firm’s response to this RFP. Failure to include the Form in the proposal response may subject your firm to disqualification.

In order to ensure that all firms are given an equal opportunity to submit a competitive response, this addendum serves to communicate changes and provide clarifications concerning the 2023 NOFA Faircloth to RAD Rental Subsidy Program Application.

Change #1- How to Submit your Application.

Update language to remove the 50-unit threshold on page #7.

C. In the event an applicant has multiple strategies and deal terms for a property or cluster of properties, up to the designated 50-unit threshold up to 3 applications detailing the alternative property strategy arrangements may be submitted for evaluation.

Change #2- RAD PBV Rents

Updated language to provide more flexibility on rental subsidy levels on page #10.

1.5

• Applicants may request FTR subsidy for all or some of the units in the proposed development. If approved, constructed, and converted to RAD, the initial public housing subsidy associated with the development will be converted to a payment under a FTR HAP contract with AH. Applicants applying for FTR should assume 60% Area Median Income (AMI) rent levels (Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell) for purposes of development budgets. Determination of approved rents will be subject to HUD funding availability and the agency’s budget authority. Access this link for assistance in determining the latest 60% AMI gross rent levels https://ric.novoco.com/tenant/rentincome/calculator/z2.jsp. If the Owner/Developer plans to pay for the utilities, a gross rent will be paid. If the resident will be responsible for paying their utilities, a net rent will be paid, subtracting the utility allowance from the gross rent.
• Assisted units may not be occupied until after RAD conversion. RAD conversion cannot occur until after DOFA, HUD approval of the assisted units as public housing units and the RAD transaction is complete. Subsidy payments for the assisted units under the FTR HAP Contract cannot occur until after the Certificate of Occupancy is obtained and tenant screening and income verification requirements are met.

Change #3 – Financial Feasibility

Updated language to provide more flexibility on rental subsidy levels.

Applicant must provide the following:

• A 20-year pro forma illustrating proposed rents for FTR units

1. The rents must not exceed the current 60% AMI rent levels per HUD.  Determination of approved rents will be subject to HUD funding availability and the agency’s budget authority.
2. Proof of funding sources (e.g. letters of interest or commitments) for all proposed funding sources

Change #4 – Faircloth-to-RAD Guide

Replaced FTR Guide with latest version (Dated November 2023)

HUD’s latest Faircloth to RAD Guide attached.

Addenda to this NOFA will only be issued and posted on AH’s website. Addenda will not be mailed to potential Respondents. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to monitor AH’s website and Business Management Portal for any addenda issued.

Documentation:  Addendum Letter #2 w_Revised HUD Guide- Signed

 

Notice of Funding Availability Application (NOFA) FAIRCLOTH TO RAD ADDENDUM #1

ISSUE DATE: Wednesday, November 29, 2023

This Addendum, including all articles and corrections listed below, shall become a part of the original Request for Proposals (“RFP”) package and shall be taken into account in preparing your proposal response.

The above-numbered solicitation is amended as set forth below. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and completing the attached Addenda Acknowledgement Form. The Addenda Acknowledgement Form must be submitted with the Firm’s response to this RFP. Failure to include the Form in the proposal response may subject your firm to disqualification.

In order to ensure that all firms are given an equal opportunity to submit a competitive response, the following are responses to questions and/or requests for clarification concerning 2023 NOFA Faircloth to RAD Rental Subsidy Program Application.

The Faircloth to RAD program represents a unique opportunity for PHAs, like Atlanta Housing, to create new affordable units through its existing Faircloth authority. This strategy allows for the redevelopment of previously demolished affordable public housing units, providing additional operating funds to operate these as safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable units for low-income families.

This session will dive into the details of the NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) for this program. It aims to support the construction of new affordable units, potentially through multiple awards.

We encourage all interested individuals, especially potential applicants, community partners, and stakeholders in affordable housing, to attend this session. It will be an excellent opportunity to understand the application process, funding availability, and strategic needs of the Faircloth to RAD program.

Together, we can take significant strides towards enhancing affordable housing options to the community.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ATLANTA HOUSING

Please find HUD’s latest Faircloth to RAD Guide below.

Question:
Can a priority owner underwrite assuming their current Multifamily Rent Schedule from Atlanta Housing for the Faircloth to RAD application?

AH Response:
AH Submarket Payment Standards are not applicable for this program. The maximum rent would be 80% AMI for properties that are non-Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The maximum for LIHTCs is 60% AMI rent levels.

Question:
How many units can a company qualify for when applying for the Faircloth to RAD program?

AH Response:
As per the AH Deconcentration Policy:

• No more than fifty percent (50%) of the Covered Units in a multifamily community built or substantially rehabilitated for occupancy by Families may be assisted under Section 8 and/or Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended.
• Up to 100% of the Covered Units in a multifamily community that was officially designated, built, or substantially rehabilitated for occupancy by Elderly Families, Disabled Families, and/or Families enrolled in an AH-approved supportive housing program may be assisted under Section 8 and/or Section 9 of the Act.  Pg. 6 (Reference to the 50-unit threshold removed from sentence.)
• In the event an applicant has multiple strategies and deal terms for a property or cluster of properties, up to 3 application detailing the alternative property strategy arrangements may be submitted for evaluation.

Addenda to this NOFA will only be issued and posted on AH’s website. Addenda will not be mailed to potential Respondents. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to monitor AH’s website and Business Management Portal for any addenda issued.

Documentation:  Addendum #1_Letter- Signed

 

Notice of Funding Availability Application (NOFA) FAIRCLOTH TO RAD

Purpose:  Utilizing its Moving to Work (“MTW”) funding authority and flexibility, AH is planning to implement the Faircloth to Rental Assistance Demonstration (“RAD”) Conversion Strategy to develop new affordable public housing units in replacement of units previously removed from AH’s affordable housing inventory. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) has developed an innovative path for Public Housing Authorities (“PHAs”) to leverage their existing public housing “Faircloth Authority” to create new rent-assisted housing through the RAD Program. Faircloth to RAD (“FTR”) conversions will allow AH and its development partners more readily access financing for the development of new affordable units. Under the HUD’s Faircloth limit guidance, AH is authorized to redevelop previously demolished affordable public housing units and receive additional operating funds to operate these replacement units as safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable for low-income families. In a Faircloth to RAD transaction, PHAs are allowed to develop public housing units using HUD’s traditional public-housing mixed finance program with pre-approval to convert the property to a long-term Section 8 contract following construction. 1 With early-stage RAD conversions approvals, lenders and investors will have the revenue certainty through familiar Section 8 contracts to underwrite the construction of these projects.  This Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) is a pilot program of AH that will support new affordable units through possible multiple awards. The total number of units will be subject to funding availability and AH’s strategic needs. The Faircloth to RAD subsidy funding is repurposed ACC public housing funding for property operations, maintenance and rental subsidy. Units approved pursuant to this strategy may be subsidized for an initial term up to 20 years and subject to automatic renewal requirements.  For an in-depth review of the of the FTR program please see Attachment A – HUD Faircloth-to-RAD resource Guide.

Application Process and Timeline

Under the current Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”), AH is seeking Property Owners/Developers (“Applicants”) of residential units for eligible residents earning up to 80% Area Median Income (“AMI”) who can provide residential units through new construction, existing housing not otherwise subsidized by HUD, or repurposing of other existing buildings and are interested in receiving AH subsidy for their rental units, through either subsidy-only arrangements, or subsidy with a financing and/or investment component. AH will also consider Applicants who can bundle several units in proposed clusters of multiple buildings. If an application is administratively approved, AH must present the application to its Board of Commissioners for approval. Following this Board approval, AH will execute a conditional commitment letter, subject to HUD approval, to provide subsidy for an initial term of up to twenty (20) years with options for possible extensions.  AH anticipates notifying Applicants within 30 days of AH’s receipt of a completed application as to AH’s administrative decision on the application. AH reserves the right to cancel or discontinue its application process for AH rental subsidy at any time throughout the duration of this NOFA if determined by AH, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of AH to do so.

 

How to Submit Your Application

• Applications can be submitted at any time until Atlanta Housing, at its sole discretion, determines the NOFA will no longer be available.
• Applicants should submit one (1) electronic (soft) copy of their applications to:

The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia

Sopheria Lambert, Team Lead

(sopheria.lambert@atlantahousing.org)

Contracts & Procurement Department 230 Wesley Dobbs Avenue, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

• In the event an applicant has multiple strategies and deal terms for a property or cluster of properties, up to the designated 50-unit threshold; up to 3 applications detailing the alternative property strategy arrangements may be submitted for evaluation.
• AH reserves the right to:

1. Accept or reject any or all applications, discontinue this NOFA process and/or re-advertise this NOFA without obligation or liability to any Applicant;
2. Award multiple agreements.

Documentation:  FairCloth-to-Rad_NOFA_2023

 

Documentation:  Ethics Excerpted from AMS Admin Manual