PINELLAS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #25-011
FOR DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
IN PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Proposals will be accepted at the address via email at mle@pinellashousing.com
until and not later than 2:00 p.m. on September 12, 2025.
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PINELLAS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
I.
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 3
II. Schedule.............................................................................................................................. 4
II. Scope of Services................................................................................................................ 5
III. Terms .................................................................................................................................. 6
IV. Development Goals............................................................................................................. 7
V. Respondent Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 8
VI. General Requirements....................................................................................................... 10
VII. Submission Requirements................................................................................................. 11
VIII. Evaluation Criteria ............................................................................................................ 15
IX. Procurement and Award Process ...................................................................................... 16
Attachments
A – Mixed Finance Development Due Diligence Checklist
B - Section 3 Plan for PCHA and Section 3 Contracting Policy and Procedure
C – Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and other Responsibility Matters
D – Non-Collusive Affidavit
E – Certification Regarding Lobbying
F – Certification of Non-Organizational Conflict of Interest
G – Developer Application Priority Certification
H – HUD 5369-B–Instructions to Offerors
I – HUD 5369-C– Certifications and Representations of Offerors
J – HUD 5370-C Section I–General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts
K – Contract Provisions - 2 CFR 200.326
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The Pinellas County Housing Authority ("PCHA") administers federal housing programs for low-income
persons in Pinellas County, which includes the City of Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair
Shore, Clearwater, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Kenneth City, Largo, Madeira
Beach, North Redington Beach, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, Safety
Harbor, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tarpon Springs and Treasure Island,
Pinellas County, Florida (collectively, the "Pinellas County Area"). PCHA manages low-income public
housing units and housing choice vouchers through the Section 8 Program at properties located throughout
the Pinellas County Area. PCHA is looking to diversify and expand affordable housing available in the
Pinellas County Area. This initiative could include mixed-finance communities, assisted living, rental
housing and/or homeownership development.
In furtherance of this initiative, PCHA invites written proposals from qualified persons or entities (each, a
"Respondent") to be a development partner with PCHA in acquiring, developing, revitalizing and/or
rehabilitating affordable residential real estate in the Pinellas County Area. PCHA intends to engage all
qualified Respondents to work with PCHA to develop the affordable housing needed in the Pinellas County
Area. PCHA anticipates that each selected Respondent will generally provide the following services:
• Fund all or a portion of the pre-development expenses, reimbursable without interest out of
available proceeds at closing.
• Obtain all equity and debt, including tax credit and bond allocations.
• Serve as the co-developer and manage, in coordination with PCHA, the design, engineering,
permitting and construction processes.
• Provide all financial and performance guarantees.
• Share developer fee (realized and deferred), cash flow and residual value with PCHA.
• Provide PCHA an option and right of first refusal to acquire the development.
A full description of the scope of services to be provided by Respondent (the "Respondent Services") is
identified in Section II (Scope of Services) of this Request for Proposals (this "RFP").
PCHA works cooperatively with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD").
PCHA requires that all Respondent Services performed be in compliance with all applicable rules,
regulations and requirements promulgated by HUD and all other applicable federal regulations.
Additionally, all Respondent Services must be performed in compliance with all state and local laws and
regulations, including where applicable, those governing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit ("LIHTC")
program.
This procurement will be done on a rolling basis. Each Respondent that meets the criteria will be qualified
to provide Respondent Services for one or more developments and PCHA will enter into a Master
Development Agreement ("MDA") with each selected Respondent.
Any questions regarding this RFP should be in writing and directed to:
Mr. Minh Le, Contract Administrator ~ Mle@pinellashousing.com
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP # 25-011
DEVELOPMENT PARTNER
SCHEDULE
❑ August 12, 2025
❑ August 25, 2025
by 2:00 p.m.
❑ August 26, 2025
❑ September 12, 2025
by 2:00 p.m.
Issue/Publish Notice of Invitation for Bids
Deadline for questions
Deadline to post answers
Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. EST to mle@pinellashousing.com
All questions must be submitted to mle@pinellashousing.com with the above deadline date.
All bids must be submitted to mle@pinellashousing.com with the above deadline date.
PCHA reserves the right to request additional information concerning any and/or all Submittals
submitted.
PCHA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL SUBMITTALS IF SUCH ACTION IS IN
THE BEST INTEREST OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND TO WAIVE ANY AND/OR ALL
INFORMALITIES AND MINOR IRREGULARITIES. PCHA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL
THIS SOLICITATION FOR ANY REASON IT DEEMS IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE
AGENCY.
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SECTION II
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Respondent will assist and be an integral partner with PCHA in fulfilling PCHA's initiative to diversify and
expand affordable housing available in the Pinellas County Area. Respondent will be responsible to secure
funding to implement the development of new affordable housing communities and ensure compliance with
any and all regulatory requirements.
The scope of services for Respondent Services may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
Site Control and Planning. Where PCHA does not already have site control, Respondent will be
responsible for locating an acceptable site in the Pinellas County Area on which to develop an affordable
or mixed-income community and providing PCHA with evidence of site control at the time of proposal
submission. A preliminary conceptual plan shall be developed, approved by PCHA and subsequently
presented to stakeholders for feedback and input. A final master plan shall be completed with designation
of development phases and a detailed development schedule.
Market Analysis and Appraisal. Respondent will provide a detailed market study to determine the overall
feasibility of the conceptual plan of each project as proposed by Respondent. Respondent will also be
responsible for any additional market analysis and appraisals to develop and obtain financing for the project.
Design/Approvals. Respondent will be responsible for the development of design and construction
documents in accordance with the design criteria approved by PCHA, and obtain HUD's approval, as
needed. Respondent will also be responsible for obtaining permits and any other approvals required.
Financing. Respondent will obtain all private financing and structure public financing in a timely and cost-
effective manner and prepare all necessary financing applications. Respondent will work with PCHA to
prepare other applicable documents necessary for the development and provide all evidentiary materials,
necessary financial guarantees and assurances as required.
Tax Credit Application/Solicitation of Tax Credit Syndicator. Where LIHTCs will be used, Respondent
will be responsible for preparing the applications for tax credit allocations in accordance with the qualified
allocation plan. Respondent will also be responsible for soliciting, following approval of the solicitation
process by PCHA, three tax-credit syndicators to bid on tax credits received for each development.
Coordination. All development activities, including reporting and budget requirements, must be
coordinated throughout the life of the project and Respondent must assure the maximum feasible
contribution to the overall development effort.
MBE/WBE Participation. Respondent shall ensure consistency with Presidential Executive Orders
11625, 12138 and 12432 and Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 and PCHA goals for MBW/WBE
participation that may be established.
Resident/Local Employment and Contracting. A comprehensive Section 3 employment program must
be developed and implemented by Respondent, as well as other policy objectives aimed at improving the
economic circumstances of individuals, households and companies in the Pinellas County Area.
Construction. Respondent must oversee and provide all appropriate guarantees for the completion of any
project approved by PCHA in a timely and cost-effective manner and ensure all occupancy permits and
necessary approvals are obtained after construction to permit occupancy and operation of the mixed-income
community.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.