RFQ 2026-05 - Pool of Energy Consumption Model Utility Allowance Estimate Providers

Agency:	Florida Housing Finance Corporation
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Jan 26, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 18, 2026
Original Source:	Please Login to View Page
Contact information:	Please Login to View Page
Bid Documents:	Please Login to View Page

Attachment Preview

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2026-05

FOR INCLUSION IN A POOL OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION MODEL UTILITY

ALLOWANCE ESTIMATE PROVIDERS

for

FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

January 26, 2026

RFQ 2026-05

Energy Consumption Model Utility Allowance Estimate Providers

1|Pag e

SECTION ONE

INTRODUCTION

Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“Florida Housing”) is soliciting competitive, sealed

responses from qualified firms to establish a pool of qualified Energy Consumption Model Utility

Allowance Estimate Providers (“Provider”) to calculate utility allowance estimates using an

Energy Consumption Model for the owners of affordable housing developments participating in

Florida Housing programs in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Request

for Qualifications (“RFQ”), and any other term and condition in any contract subsequently

awarded. Respondents will be selected and determined through Florida Housing’s review of each

response, considering the factors identified in this RFQ. Florida Housing expects to select one or

more Respondents that propose to provide all of the services specified in this RFQ.

SECTION TWO

DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this document, the following terms will be defined as follows:

“Board”

The Board of Directors of Florida Housing Finance

Corporation.

“Committee”

The review committee composed only of employees of

Florida Housing that is established pursuant to Rule 67-

49.007, Fla. Admin. Code.

“Contractor”

A person or entity providing the professional services

described in Section Four of this RFQ.

“Days”

Calendar days, unless otherwise specified.

“Effective Date”

The date the last party signs the contract that is awarded as a

result of this RFQ.

“Energy Consumption Model”

or “ECM”

The model used to calculate utility allowance estimates as

contemplated and permitted by 26 CFR § 1.42-

10(b)(4)(ii)(E).

“Energy Consumption

Model Utility Allowance

Estimate Provider”

A person or entity submitting a response to this RFQ, who

is a Licensed Engineer or Qualified Professional approved

by Florida Housing, who has the capability in all respects to

perform fully the requirements contained in this RFQ as

evidenced by the selection of such person or entity by

Florida Housing for inclusion in the pool contemplated by

this RFQ.

RFQ 2026-05

Energy Consumption Model Utility Allowance Estimate Providers

2|Pag e

“Florida Housing”

Florida Housing Finance Corporation, a public corporation

and public body corporate and politic created by s. 420.504,

F.S.

“Housing Credit Program”

The housing credit program administered by Florida

Housing pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue

Code and s. 420.5099, F.S., under which Florida Housing is

designated the Housing Credit agency for the state of Florida

within the meaning of 26 USC § 42 (h)(8)(A) and Rule

Chapters 67-21 and 67-48, F.A.C.

“Licensed Engineer”

A person who is licensed to engage in the practice of

engineering under Ch. 471, F.S., or a business organization

possessing a certificate of authorization to practice

engineering under Ch. 471, F.S.

“Qualified Professional”

Any person or entity who is certified through one of the

following programs: Certified Energy Manager®,

RESNET®, or the Building Performance Institute, Inc.

“Respondent”

Any person or entity who has the capability in all respects to

perform fully the requirements contained in this RFQ, and

submits a response to this RFQ.

“Response”

The written submission by a Respondent to this RFQ.

“RFQ”

This RFQ, including all exhibits referenced in this document

and all other documents incorporated by reference.

“Website”

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation website,

the URL of which is www.floridahousing.org.

SECTION THREE

PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS

A. Respondents will submit their Response to:

https://www.floridahousing.org/legal/procurements/RFQ-2026-05-Document-Upload

Florida Housing must receive the entire Response on or before 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time,

on February 18, 2026, as Responses will be opened at that time. Any Responses received after the

deadline will be considered non-responsive. One complete copy of the response in PDF format is

preferred, unless specified otherwise in Section Six below, and the file name ought to contain a

reference to both the solicitation number (RFQ 2026-05) and the name of the Respondent. Please

note that the site will ask for the Respondent's contact information and the solicitation number

RFQ 2026-05

Energy Consumption Model Utility Allowance Estimate Providers

3|Pag e

prior to being able to upload the Response. Florida Housing will not accept a mailed or faxed

Response.

B. This RFQ does not commit Florida Housing to award a contract to any Respondent or to

pay any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of a Response.

C. All services under the contract awarded are to be performed solely by the Contractor, unless

subcontracted or assigned with the prior written approval and consent of Florida Housing.

D. Florida Housing reserves the right to:

1. Waive minor deficiencies and informalities;

2. Accept or reject any or all Responses received as a result of this RFQ;

3. Obtain information concerning any or all Respondents from any source;

4. Request an oral interview before the Board from any or all Respondents;

5. Select for contract negotiation or for award a Response other than (or in addition

to) that with the highest score in order to serve the best interests of Florida Housing and the

public; and

6. Negotiate with the successful Respondent with respect to any additional terms or

conditions of the contract.

E. Any interested party may submit any question regarding this RFQ in writing via e-mail to

the Contract Administrator at Contract.Admin@floridahousing.org. All questions must be

submitted no later than 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on February 4, 2026. Phone calls will not be

accepted. Florida Housing expects to respond to all questions in writing by 5:00 p.m., Eastern

Time, on February 11, 2026. Florida Housing will post a copy of all questions received and the

corresponding answers on Florida Housing’s website at:

http://www.floridahousing.org/legal/procurements/request-for-qualifications.

Only written responses or statements from the Contract Administrator that are posted on our

website will bind Florida Housing. No other means of communication, whether oral or written,

may be construed as an official response or statement from Florida Housing.

F. Between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the

posting of the notice of intended award, respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their

behalf may not contact any member of Florida Housing’s Board of Directors or any Florida

Housing employee concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the Contract

Administrator. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

RFQ 2026-05

Energy Consumption Model Utility Allowance Estimate Providers

4|Pag e

G. Any person who wishes to protest the specifications of this RFQ must file a protest in

compliance with s. 120.57(3), F.S., and Rule Ch. 28-110, Fla. Admin. Code. Failure to file a protest

within the time prescribed in s. 120.57(3), F.S., will constitute a waiver of proceedings under Ch.

120, F.S.

H. The term of the contract will be for three years, subject to satisfactory performance at the

sole discretion of Florida Housing. If the parties mutually agree in writing, the contract may be

renewed once for an additional three years.

I. Florida Housing is not required to use the services of any selected Contractor or to assign

any work to such provider, and may terminate the contract with any selected Contractor without

cause and without penalty.

J. Pursuant to Rule 67-49.004, Fla. Admin. Code, Florida Housing may modify the terms of

the RFQ at any point prior to the due date for Responses. A notice of such modification will be

posted on Florida Housing’s Website. Any Respondent will have at least seven days from the date

of the posting of the notice of the modification to submit or modify its Response.

K. The terms of this RFQ, and any modifications thereto, will be incorporated into any

contract offered as a result of this RFQ. Failure of a successful Respondent to accept these

obligations in the final contract may result in cancellation of the award.

L. By submitting a Response to this RFQ, the Respondent agrees that any resulting contracts

or agreements (and any attachments, exhibits, and amendments) may be executed and delivered

by electronic signatures. As used herein, the term “electronic signatures” shall have the meaning

in s. 668.50, F.S.

SECTION FOUR

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Florida Housing is designated the housing credit agency for the state of Florida under 26 USC

§ 42 (h)(8)(A). When utilities for a residential rental unit are paid directly by the tenant, the

inclusion of a utility allowance in the gross rent of rent-restricted units is required by 26 USC §

42(g)(2)(B)(ii). A building owner, in accordance with 26 CFR § 1.42-10(b)(4)(ii)(E), may

calculate utility estimates using an energy and water and sewage consumption and analysis model

(energy consumption model). The energy consumption model must, at a minimum, take into

account specific factors including, but not limited to, unit size, building orientation, design and

materials, mechanical systems, appliances, and characteristics of the building location. Florida

Housing may approve or disapprove of the energy consumption model utility allowance estimate

or require information before permitting its use.

The utility consumption estimates must be calculated by a properly licensed engineer or other

qualified professional approved by Florida Housing, which has jurisdiction over owners of

developments in Florida that participate in the Housing Credit Program and other affordable

housing programs financed by Florida Housing. The qualified professional and the building owner

must not be related within the meaning of 26 USC §§ 267(b) or 707(b). 26 CFR § 1.42-10(c)

RFQ 2026-05

Energy Consumption Model Utility Allowance Estimate Providers

5|Pag e

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

RFQ 2026-05 - Pool of Energy Consumption Model Utility Allowance Estimate Providers

Attachment Preview

Sign-up for a Free Trial, Government Bid Alerts

See Also