525 South Lawrence Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2025-07
Project Based Voucher (PBV) Program Services
DATE ISSUED:
Thursday, December 18, 2025
TYPE OF PROJECT:
The Montgomery Housing Authority (“MHA”) seeks proposals
from qualified developers for the Project Based Voucher (PBV)
Program.
CONTACT PERSON:
Sheila Brown, Procurement/Contract Administrator
sbrown@mhatoday.org
SOLICITATION CONFERENCE (optional):
Monday, December 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (CST)
Via Zoom
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LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS:
Monday, January 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CST)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Friday, January 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CST)
SUBMISSION ADDRESS:
Sheila Brown, Procurement/Contract Administrator
Montgomery Housing Authority
525 South Lawrence Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Separate sealed proposals will be accepted at the MHA’s Procurement/Contract Office, 525 South Lawrence
Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, until the date and time noted above. Proposals will be held in
confidence and not released in any manner until after the contract has been awarded.
The responsibility for submitting a response to this RFP at the MHA on or before the stated time and date will be
solely and strictly the responsibility of the respondent. The offeror shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the
preparation and presentation of the proposal.
Copies of this RFP are available by visiting MHA’s website at www.mhatoday.org, visiting the Housing
Agency Marketplace at https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com , or can be requested in writing by
emailing Sheila Brown at sbrown@mhatoday.org.
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RFP 2025-07 Project Based Voucher (PBV) Services
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Purpose
Method of Solicitation
Obtain Copies of this Solicitation
PART I-PROJECT BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM
PART II-PROJECT SITE REQUIREMENTS
PART III – INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
3.1 Submission of Proposals
3.2 Interpretation/Questions
3.3 Addendum and Update Procedures for the RFP
3.4 Proposal Format
3.5 Submittal Forms
3.6 Acceptance of Proposals
3.7 Time for Reviewing Proposals
3.8 Withdrawal of Proposals
3.9 Award of Contract
3.10 HUD Debarment and Suspension List
3.11 Certification of Legal Entity
3.12 Cost Borne by Respondent
3.13 Best Available Data
3.14 Contact with MHA, Staff, Board Members and Residents (Conflict of Interest)
3.15 Licenses and Insurance
3.16 Respondent Responsibilities
3.17 No Claim Against MHA
PART IV – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Tabbed Proposal Submittal
4.2 Proposal Pricing/Cost
4.3 Required Certifications/Forms
PART V – SELECTION PROCESS
5.1 Determination of Responsiveness
5.2 Evaluation Criteria
5.3 Selection
PART VI – GENERAL CONDITIONS
6.1 Awards
6.2 Form of Purchase
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6.3 Assignment or Transfer
6.4 Disputes
6.4.1 Issues Causing Protest
6.4.2 Filing the Protest
6.4.3 Informal Resolution
6.4.4 Resolution
6.4.5 Contract Documents
6.5 Section 3 Clause
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) was established in 1939, as a local control entity in Montgomery,
Alabama, for the provision and administration of publicly funded affordable housing built as part of President
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal following the Great Depression. The Montgomery Housing Authority’s currently
has approximately 1,184 Public Housing (PH) units across multiple apartment complexes in the City of
Montgomery, AL. The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) administers over 3,000 HCV vouchers in Autauga,
Elmore, and Montgomery Counties. MHA also provides Project-Based rental assistance where the rental
assistance is tied to a specific unit. In addition, MHA has several special purpose voucher programs including,
Homeownership and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Foster Youth Initiative, and Emergency
Housing Vouchers.
Purpose
The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) is requesting proposals from Developers for the Project Based
Voucher (PBV) Program.
PBV applications will be accepted for up to 50 general vouchers for projects serving families and another 50
exception vouchers for properties that will exclusively serve populations that are elderly (age 62 and older),
disabled, homeless, veterans, or are in a census tract with a poverty rate of less than 20%.
Proposals will be accepted for properties that will be newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated with a
minimum of 10 BV units per project. The maximum number of general vouchers per project is 25% of the total
units in the property. The maximum number of exception vouchers per project is 100% of total units in the
property.
Method of Solicitation
MHA is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified developers with a documented record of accomplishments
providing the required services. The Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to identify potential developers for the
scope of services listed herein.
Obtain Copies of this Solicitation.
Single copies of the RFP package may be obtained, at no cost by:
1. Visiting the MHA’s website at: www.mhatoday.org
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2. Downloading at the Housing Agency Marketplace (E-procurement) at
https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com
3. Requesting via email to sbrown@mhatoday.org
PART I - PROJECT BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM
This Project Based Voucher Program solicitation is designed to conform to PIH Notice 2017-21 published on
October 30, 2017, and 24 CFR Part 983.
PBV Commitments - MHA will select properties pursuant to the criteria set forth in this solicitation and upon
selection, will provide the following commitments if the Developer/Owner complies with the timeframes set
forth.
1. PBV Commitment Letter – MHA will provide a PBV commitment letter to projects selected under this
solicitation. The commitment letter will provide the number and type of PBV’s to be made available
and the initial contract rent and utility allowances. This commitment will only be valid until financial
closing or December 31, 2026, whichever date occurs first.
2. AHAP Agreement - MHA will execute an Agreement to Enter into a Housing Assistance Payment
(AHAP) at the time of financial closing, provided the property has received environmental clearance
under Part 58; subsidy layering approval; an independent study (appraisal, rent comp or market study)
demonstrating comparable rents; and a financial closing has been scheduled. An AHAP agreement will
not be provided until MHA has received confirmation of a scheduled closing date which must occur by
December 31, 2026.
3. HAP Contract – MHA will execute a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract upon completion of
construction; receipt of Certificate(s) of Occupancy; receipt of all payroll documentation confirming
compliance with Davis Bacon wages; and, all units pass inspection pursuant to the National Standards
for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). If a multi-stage project, the first phase must be
completed within 12 months from the effective date of the AHAP agreement and the final phase must
be completed within 24 months from the effective date of the AHAP agreement. If a single-phase
project, all construction must be completed within 24 months from the date of the AHAP agreement.
PBV HAP Terms – The term of the PBV HAP contract under this solicitation will be for an initial period of twenty
(20) years with an extension of up to ten (10) additional years. MHA, at its sole discretion, may provide the
ten-year extension up front at the time of closing. Regardless of the term, the HAP contract remains subject to
Congressional appropriations and funding availability.
Rent Levels – MHA will approve rents up to 110% of the HUD published Fair Market Rents provided the
independent study documents that the rents requested are comparable with unassisted market rate rents
similar in type, amenities, and location of the PBV units. Owners may request a rent increase on an annual
basis at the time of the HAP contract anniversary date. A request must be submitted sixty days prior to the
anniversary date with supporting documentation from an independent third party that the rent increase remains
reasonable in comparison with unassisted market rate rents. Rents may never exceed MHA’s applicable
payment standard for the voucher program. However, if FMR’s decrease, the PBV rents will not decrease
below the last approved rent amount.
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HAP Payments – Tenants will pay 30 to 40% of their monthly adjusted income and MHA will provide rental
assistance payments for the difference between the tenant rent and the approved contract rent for the unit.
HAP payments will be issued directly to the owner on a monthly basis.
Occupancy – All newly admitted applicants for Project Based Voucher units must have annual incomes at or
below 50% of the Area Median Income. Applicants admitted from other HUD assisted housing are exempt
from this income limit, but no applicant can be admitted to a PBV unit with zero housing assistance. MHA will
maintain a property specific waiting list for each PBV project. MHA will maintain the PBV waitlist and provide
the owner with eligible names of qualifying applicants. Owners must provide MHA with a written status report
of all applicants selected, denied or non-responsive, monthly. Owners are responsible for screening applicants
utilizing the same criteria used for non-subsidized tenants in the property. All units must be occupied by
appropriately sized households as determined by MHA’s occupancy standards. If a household size changes
during their occupancy in a PBV unit, the owner must move the family to an appropriately sized unit
immediately upon availability. If the property does not have an appropriately sized unit for the family, the
owner must refer the family to MHA who will provide the family with alternate housing options pursuant to the
policies set forth in MHA’s HCV Administrative Plan.
Vacancy - PBV units that remain vacant for more than 60 days will be removed from the HAP contract unless
the owner can demonstrate that the extended vacancy was beyond the control of the owner. However, no
vacant unit will remain under the HAP contract for a period beyond 120 days regardless of cause.
Choice Mobility – After one-year residing in a project-based voucher unit, households may request a Choice
Mobility (tenant-based) voucher. To be eligible for a Choice Mobility voucher, the household must be in good
standing at the PBV unit, and a voucher must be available. If a voucher is not available, the household will be
placed on the Choice Mobility wait list until a voucher becomes available. If the household is not in good
standing, they cannot request a Choice Mobility voucher until their next regularly scheduled recertification.
Unit Inspections – After the initial unit acceptance inspection, units shall be inspected as follows:
• All vacant units shall be inspected prior to re-occupancy.
• On an annual basis, 20% of the total PBV units in the project shall be inspected. If more than 20% of
units inspected fail the inspection, then all PBV units shall be inspected that year.
• Units shall be inspected in response to tenant complaints related to property conditions.
Prohibited Types of Housing – The following types of housing are prohibited from participation in the Project
Based Voucher program:
• Units on the grounds of a penal, reformatory, medical, mental, or similar public or private institution.
• Nursing homes or facilities providing continuous psychiatric, medical, nursing service, board and care,
or intermediate care.
• Units that are owned or controlled by an educational institution or its affiliate and designed for
occupancy by the students of the institution.
• Shared housing; Cooperative housing; Transitional housing; Manufactured homes or Owner-occupied
housing.
• Hi-rise family units.
• Any housing units receiving subsidy from another source including public housing dwelling units; units
subsidized with any other form of Section 8 assistance (i.e. tenant based or project based assistance);
units subsidized with any governmental subsidy that covers all or any part of the operating costs of the
housing; units subsidized with Section 236 / Section 521 / Section 202 / Section 811 / Section 101
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.