1-BHA PBV RFP Attachment List - LIHTC Awarded ONLY 6.12.26.docx

This is an attachment checklist for a Request for Proposals issued by the Bethlehem Housing Authority (BHA) in Pennsylvania soliciting competitive proposals from qualified developers to construct new housing units through the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The RFP is specifically for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)-awarded applicants only. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PennBid no later than 5:00 PM EST on July 3, 2026, with questions due by June 27, 2026. BHA intends to award up to 25 PBVs per project, subject to funding availability and HUD compliance. The checklist is organized into four evaluation categories: Development Team (30 points), Project Feasibility (30 points), Design & Location (20 points), and Services & Program Goals (20 points). Required submissions include organizational charts, site control documentation, development budgets, 20-year operating pro formas, utility information, funding letters, schematic plans, and community impact assessments, with demonstrated occupancy required by January 2028.

The evaluation framework emphasizes comprehensive financial and operational planning, requiring applicants to provide PHFA Core Applications detailing sources and uses of funds, unit mix and rent schedules, and syndication information. Applicants must demonstrate enforceable site control, submit Phase I environmental assessments, and address historic preservation requirements. The attachment list indicates conditional requirements for bridge loan financing, displacement/relocation plans, commercial space documentation, and supportive housing set-asides where applicable. This RFP prioritizes developer experience, project feasibility with detailed financial projections, design quality and accessibility compliance, and proposed supportive services to achieve community and economic impact goals. The solicitation encourages broad participation from qualified developers while maintaining competitive evaluation standards across all proposal components.