CSP: OPS 26-R-0001

Construction of Eastside Crossings IIB Apartments

Competitive Sealed Proposal #OPS 26-R-0001

Affordable Housing Enterprises an Affiliate of

The Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME) El Paso, Texas

Gerald Cichon

Chief Executive Officer

An Equal Opportunity Employer and Contracting Agency

Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP)

Affordable Housing Enterprises, an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso

D/B/A Housing Opportunities Management Enterprises D/B/A HOME Competitive Sealed Proposal for:

Eastside Crossings IIB Apartments Construction

The solicitation packet will be available online at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MDT) beginning August 24, 2026 to view the solicitation. Refer to Construction Sealed Proposal No. OPS 26-R-0001. The solicitation is only available electronically in the Housing Agency Marketplace. To view the solicitation, please visit Housing Agency Marketplace https:/ha.internationalprocurement.com. You will have the opportunity to register, view and download the solicitation. There is no fee associated with the use of this system. Vendors who download the solicitation via Housing Agency Marketplace will automatically receive notification of amendments.

A SITE VISIT will be held on September 4, 2026 from 9:30AM-11:30AM MDT At 2055 N. Zaragoza Road, El Paso, Texas 79938

Any questions regarding the CSP may be directed to Ms. Melissa Moreno at (915) 849-3724 or at mmoreno@ephome.org.

The closing date and time for receipt of proposals is October 3, 2026 at 4:00PM MDT. All proposals shall be submitted via the Housing Agency Marketplace at https:/ha.internationalprocurement.com.

No fax, email or in-person proposals will be accepted

Name: Melissa Moreno Title: Procurement Specialist Advertisement El Paso Times: Aug 23, Aug 30, Sept 6

Executive Summary Notice

Competitive Sealed Proposal: OPS 26-R-0001

1. The purpose of this Executive Notice is to highlight the key requirements of the Competitive Sealed Proposal(CSP).

2. HOME is requesting proposals from qualified General Contractors (GC) licensed and bonded in the state of Texas for the Eastside Crossings IIB new construction development. HOME reserves the right to award multiple applicants.

3. Formal communications such as requests for clarifications and/or information concerning this CSP shall be submitted in writing only no later than September 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT local time and directed to Melissa Moreno Procurement Specialist, at mmoreno@ephome.org.

4. For projects less than ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00), the General Contractor may agree to a "TURN-KEY" project option. Performance Bond and Payment Bond will not be required.

Therefore, there will be no progressive payments. If ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00) and over a Payment and Performance Bonds is required by the Owner.

5. A BID BOND IS REQUIRED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SUBMIT BID

BOND, THE PROPOSAL WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND NON-RESPONSIVE, PROPOSAL

WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

6. Pre-Proposal and SITE VISIT meeting at the vacant site located at 2055 Zaragoza Road, El Paso, TX 79938 scheduled for September 4, 2026 from 9:30am to 11:30am MDT.

Agenda as follows:

a. Pre-proposal meeting will be held from 9:30am to 10:00am MDT at (Teams link if applicable)

b. SITE VISIT will follow Pre-Proposal 10:10am – 11:30am MDT.

7. HOME contemplates award of a contract to Eastside Gardens IIB in response to this solicitation will be evaluated using the Technical Proposal Evaluation Process. Contractor/Contractors must submit in accordance with the instructions provided in the CSP. Failure to furnish a complete offer at the time and date specified in the solicitation may result in elimination from consideration.

8. Term of this contract is for ___ calendar days from NTP until project completion (Certificate of Occupancy issuance) not to exceed a total of __ calendar days to complete. Liquidated Damages in the amount of $50/unit/day.

9. Any form of contact by an offeror or potential offeror regarding this COMPETIVE BID PROPOSAL, at any time during the solicitation process from initial advertisement through award, with Commissioners of the HOME or any person employed by HOME, other than through the communication channels stipulated in this CSP, or as subsequently instructed by HOME through the CSP process, will constitute grounds for rejection of their Proposal.

10. Since HOME is interested in limiting costs associated with the acquisition process, offerors not intending to continue with the CSP are requested to submit a letter requesting they be taken off the mailing list for this CSP. HOME reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

11. Proposals will be submitted and received by 2:00 P.M. on October 5, 2026, via the Housing Agency Marketplace at https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/.

12. No email, mail or in-person proposals will be received, the offices are closed.

13. This solicitation and subsequent amendments shall supersede any posting made through the HOUSING AGENCY

MARKETPLACE. Potential offerors are advised to review the dates contained in this solicitation in the event of a discrepancy between dates listed in this solicitation and dates listed on the HOUSING AGENCY MARKETPLACE.

Thank you for your interest in this project. We look forward to receiving your proposal.

Melissa Moreno

Date Issued: August 24.2026 Subject: Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) Proposal No.: OPS 26-R-0001

Proposals for Eastside Crossings IIB New Construction for HOME will be received at:

Contract Compliance & Procurement Administration via the Housing Agency Marketplace at https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00PM MDT, Octo ber 5, 2026.

Proposals will be held in confidence and not released in any manner until after contract award.

For any Contract which requires the applicants to provide services, the applicant shall, prior to commencement of work, provide HOME with Certificates of Insurance in the below amounts and shall maintain such coverage in effect for the full duration of the Contract. HOME must be named as additional insured in the insurance certificate(s). Additionally, HOME requests that vendor reference the Contract Number after award on all invoices and pay requests or payments may be delayed.

General Liability $1,000,000 Automobile (contractor has vehicles on HACEP premises) $1,000,000 Workman’s Compensation Insurance (for onsite work) $1,000,000

Applicable bonding requirements:

Bid Bond submitted with proposal A BID BOND IS REQUIRED WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SUBMIT BID BOND, THE PROPOSAL WILL

BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND NON-RESPONSIVE, PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

Payment and Performance bonds will be required if proposal is $100,000 or more

By submission of a proposal, the offeror agrees, if its proposal is accepted, to enter into a contract with HOME and/or its affiliate in the form included in the CSP documents, to complete all work as specified or indicated in the contract documents for the contract price and within the time parameters indicated in the attached CSP. The offeror further accepts all the terms and conditions of the CSP.

Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME) specifically reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive technicalities and to award the contract in the best interest of the Housing Authority. Price alone will not be the sole determining criteria in the selection process.

Each offeror is responsible for ensuring that they have received all amendments related to this Competitive Bid Proposal. Amendments will be sent through Marketplace. Vendors who receive this solicitation outside the Marketplace in an electronic format must check for updates manually, as they may not receive automatic amendment notifications.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

Section A Competitive Bid Proposal, Offer and Award Section B Scope of Services

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section C Mandatory Clauses Clauses Incorporated by Reference and General Contract Conditions

PART III – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHEMENTS

Section D Appendix A: Construction Documents Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: Scope of work, clarifications

Form of Non-Collusive Affidavit Prime Offeror Certification of Equal Employment Agreement Federal Labor Standards Certification Statement of Offeror’s Qualifications Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Davis Bacon

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Section E Certifications and Representations of Offerors (5369-C) Section F Instructions to Offerors

Request for Proposal Provisions Incorporated by Reference Section G Evaluation Criteria Section H Travel Reimbursement Guidelines Section I Vendor Information Form

All documents listed must be submitted in order for your offer to be considered responsive, all forms requiring signature must be signed, as well as HUD Form 5369-C (Certifications and Representations of Offerors), found in Section E

PART I - THE SHEDULE

SECTION A

Competitive Bid Proposal, Offer and Award

1. Contract No. __________________ 2. Solicitation No. ___________________

3. Type of Solicitation 4. Date issued : ___________________

Sealed Bid (IFB)

Negotiated (RFP)

5. Issued By: HOME 6. Address: 304 Texas Ave Procurement Administration Department El Paso, Texas 79901

SOLICITATION

7.

NOTE: All offers are subject to all applicable terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

8. For information email: Melissa Moreno, Procurement Specialist Email: mmoreno@ephome.org

Technical questions may be emailed to mmoreno@ephome.org, no later than September 10, 2026, 5:00 PM local time

9. Attn: Melissa Moreno, Procurement Specialist 10.

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGES (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGES

PART I –

THE SCHEDULE

PART – II

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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A

Solicitation Offer & Award

D

Incorporated by Reference General Contract Conditions Section 3 Clause

B

Price Schedule

N/A

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

X C Scope of Work 1 of 3 X E List of Attachments – Non-collusive Affidavit Certificate of Equal Employment

Federal Labor Standards Certification Statement of Offeror’s Qualifications Form of Contract Debarment Certification Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Deliveries or

Performance

F Certifications and Representations of Offerors

Contract Administration Data

G

Instructions, Conditions to Offerors

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Special Contract Requirements

X H Evaluation Criteria 1 of 4

OPS 26-R-0001

August 24, 2026

OPS 26-C-0001

In accordance with above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within ninety (90) calendar days from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered.

COMPETITIVE BID PROPOSAL OFFER AND AWARD

(Must be completed by Offeror) Offeror acknowledges receipt of amendment(s)

Number(s) Date(s)

11.

Name and Address of Offeror:

12.

Name and Title of Person Authorized to Sign Offer (TYPE

OR PRINT)

13.

Telephone No. (include area code)

14.

Check if remittance address is different from Above – Enter such address in

Federal ID No.

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Signature:

Offer Date:

AWARD (To be completed by Authority)

16.

Accepted as to items numbered:

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Amount:

18. Submit invoices to:

Accounting and Finance Department accountspayable@ephome.org Attn: Accounts Payable Affordable Housing Acquisition 304 Texas Ave.

El Paso, Texas 79901

19. Technical Representative

Name: Satish Bhaskar

Telephone No. 915-849-3730

20.

Administered by:

Procurement Department Affordable Housing Enterprises 304 Texas Ave El Paso, Texas 79901

(915) 849-3724

21.

Payment will be made by:

Accounts Payable Department Affordable Housing Enterprises 304 Texas Ave El Paso, Texas 79901

(915) 849-3810

22.

Name of Contracting Officer (Type or Print)

Gerald Cichon, Chief Executive Officer

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Signature of Contracting Officer:

Award Date: IMPORTANT:

Award will be made by formation of contract. Award notice will be generated by Housing Agency Marketplace or similar manner.

SECTION B

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Owner’s Note:

Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME) is one of the largest public housing agencies in the USA, providing quality affordable housing for about 40,000 residents including some of the higher poverty neighborhoods in the country. HOME utilizes a variety of assistance programs including public housing and Section 8 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Texas Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and mixed-finance programs. HOME’s goal is to make a real difference to the El Paso community with the creation of environmentally sustainable affordable homes which offer a high quality of life for residents. We intend to aim high with bold, innovative, and exciting housing designs.

A. INTRODUCTION

Eastside Crossing IIB Apartments

The project consists of the construction of 74 apartment Units in 4 buildings on a 1.76 acre vacant lots located at 2055 N. Zaragoza Road, El Paso, Texas 79938. The 74 apartment units are divided into two separate drawings sets, one for each site. Part A includes 41 units in 2 buildings, and part B includes 33 units in 2 buildings. Apartment buildings are concrete slab on grade with 2x lumber framing with exterior cement board shiplap, panels with horizontal batten, stone veneer, stucco finishes and asphalt shingle roofing, and Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical (MPE) systems. Also, including new site work, streets, parking, utilities, and landscaping / irrigation. Interior finishes painted drywall, LVT flooring throughout with ceramic tile in bathrooms. The project also includes playground areas, and other site amenities. Five percent (5%) of the units are ADA accessible, and two percent (2%) are audio-visual impaired compliant. Plus all applicable HUD, Section 504, Fair Housing Act and local requirements.

The Work of the Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

Site:

Grading and drainage including asphalt driveways and parking lots with striping, concrete curb and gutters, sidewalks, dumpsters enclosures, landscaping and irrigation, site furnishing, fencing, playground, site power distribution and lighting, water and sewer services, and fire lanes.

Buildings:

Buildings are post tension slab on grade turned down footings with wood stud structure and prefabricated floor and roof trusses.

Exterior includes shingle roofing, cement lap siding, cement stucco, manufactured rock veneer and exterior metal stairs.

Interiors include gypsum board painted with orange peel texture, LVT and ceramic tile flooring, Casework, toilet and bath accessories, window treatments, doors and frames, wire Shelving, plumbing, electrical and mechanical fixtures/equipment/trim. HVAC systems are electric packaged vertical heat pump for units and community center is VRF system with mini cassettes.

Fire Sprinkler to include design and installation by a licensed fire protection sprinkler installer.

The contract anticipated to be utilized will be in the form of an AIA A102, as modified, where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). General Conditions of the Contract will utilize AIA Document A201, as modified. (A102, A201 and master prime subcontract final drafts intended for this project are attached)

The GC selection process shall consist of the submittal of a written proposal which will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in this Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP).

The Competitive Sealed Proposals includes the following supporting Appendices:

1. Appendix A – Construction Documents

2. Appendix B – Specifications

3. Appendix C- A102 and A201 Drafts

4. Appendix D- Bid Form

5. Appendix F- HOME Standards

JOB WALK & PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE

Contractors are invited to walk jobsite on the following date and time: September 4, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.

The site walk will be located at 2023 North Zaragoza Road, El Paso, TX 79938 in East El Paso.

B. PROGRAM INFORMATION

Construction duration is estimated at 14 months from Notice to Proceed through project completion.

Onsite construction labor is subject to Davis-Bacon wage rates, certified payroll required to be reported, on a weekly basis, on LCP Tracker.

C. SCOPE OF WORK

The selected GC will be expected to begin awarded work upon receipt of Owner’s “Notice to Proceed”. Scope of Services and Deliverables will include, but not be limited to the following:

Contractor agrees to:

1. Provide sufficient number(s) of specialists and other workers be requisite skills and experience as appropriate for the successful completion of the Project.

2. Perform the Services in collaboration with HOME, HOME’s selected Architect(s) and/or Engineer(s), and other third parties as identified by HOME.

3. Perform interdisciplinary constructability and coordination reviews; issue a written log of conflicts, omissions, code concerns, sequencing risks, and proposed resolutions before GMP and before affected work.

4. Validate quantities, scopes, alternates, allowances, phasing, logistics, utility requirements, and permit status. Conduct subcontractor outreach sufficient to establish competitive, complete trade coverage.

5. Prepare scope sheets and bid packages that flow down all federal, HUD, accessibility, labor, Section 3, insurance, safety, and closeout requirements.

Maintain a bidder list and bid-leveling record.

6. Submit a site logistics plan covering access, laydown, fencing, deliveries, crane/hoisting zones, parking, temporary utilities, emergency access, dust/noise, stormwater, public protection, and neighbor coordination.

7. Conduct preconstruction conference and trade-specific preparatory meetings;

establish RFI, submittal, change, inspection, testing, payment, and document-control procedures.

8. Prepare, organize, and distribute monthly progress reports in a timely manner in a format acceptable to HOME, to include but not limited to.

(i)Schedule Updates

(ii)Budget Updates

(iii)Current & Potential Delays

(iv)Pending Owner Action Items

(v)Pending Contractor Action Items

(vi)Pending Architect Action Items

(vii)Next Month’s Planned Major Activities

9. Contractor to apply for and pull all applicable local and state permits.

(i)Obtain and pay for contractor-responsible permits, licenses, inspections, utility coordination, street/right-of-way permits, SWPPP/NOI obligations, and certificates unless expressly assigned otherwise.

(ii)Coordinate with City of El Paso, El Paso Water, electric/gas/telecommunications utilities, fire marshal, accessibility reviewers, TDHCA, HUD/HOME representatives, and third-party inspectors.

(iii)Maintain a permit/inspection matrix showing responsible party, prerequisite, lead time, scheduled date, result, correction, and closure.

(iv)Provide utility shutdown, tie-in, testing, flushing, disinfection, energization, start-up, and commissioning plans; protect existing utilities and promptly report conflicts.

10. Conduct Project weekly Status Meetings with HOME, other third-party professionals and consultants working with HOME, and/or State or local agencies as needed and directed by the nature of the work or as directed by HOME during the Work. Project Status Meetings shall be held on a weekly basis. The location of the meetings will typically be in the locale of the Project unless otherwise agreed.

11. Review and analyze drawings and documents prepared by HOME consultants and make recommendations to HOME, before final pricing is provided, regarding such documents to include but not limited to.

(i)Conflicts in Drawings and Specification that will result in a Change Order

(ii)Potential Cost Savings

(iii)Request clarification on scope, drawings and specifications to assure adequate and accurate pricing.

(iv)Trades that may be “Over Designed.”

(v)Survey/layout controls; clearing, demolition if shown, erosion and sediment controls, earthwork, engineered fill, compaction, grading, retaining/site walls, drainage, and permanent stabilization.

(vi)Domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, fire service, dry utilities, meters, backflow devices, hydrants, appurtenances, testing, and record documentation.

(vii)Paving, accessible parking and routes, curbs/gutters, sidewalks, ramps, detectable warnings, striping, signage, wheel stops, bollards, fencing/gates, dumpster pads/enclosures, mail facilities, playground and safety surfacing, site amenities, landscaping and irrigation.

(viii)Site lighting, photometric compliance, exterior receptacles, security/low-voltage pathways, and coordination with utility-furnished equipment.

Foundations and post-tension slabs, moisture/vapor protection, termite treatment, framing, trusses, blocking, stairs, rails, and structural connectors.

Complete building envelope: roofing, flashings, weather-resistive barrier, air/water sealing, stucco, siding, veneer, windows, doors, sealants, and envelope testing/repair.

Interior partitions, insulation, drywall, finishes, flooring, tile, millwork/casework, countertops, appliances, specialties, toilet/bath accessories, window coverings, signage, and accessibility features

12. Review the geotechnical investigation and report on the selected site as directed by HOME.

13. Develop, maintain, and regularly update a Master Project Schedule of Project activities as applicable to the Project, highlighting the projects Critical Path and or Longest Float Path. The Master Project Schedule shall include, but not be limited to: Project design and construction activities; due dates of contractual obligations; Project meetings; dates for submission for required milestones; any and all delays; Peer and Constructability Reviews; review times assumptions;

property acquisition, and escrow closing deadlines; Peer Reviews; Access, Notice to Proceed for Construction Phase; activities and milestones during construction; Commissioning Activities; Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment ordering, delivery, outfitting, and installation; punch list preparation, punch list work, and punch list sign-off; move-in, occupancy, and initiation of center operations; and Project Closeout. This schedule shall be reviewed with HOME at all project meetings, must be approved by HOME, and shall be updated by Contractor at each submittal. The Master Schedule shall be in a Gantt chart format prepared using the latest version of Microsoft Project clearly identifying the critical path, unless otherwise agreed by HOME. The Contractor shall provide an updated Master Schedule to HOME monthly as an attachment to the

Pay Application, within ten (10) days of commencement of each major activity and at other times when significant changes are made to the schedule or as requested by HOME. The Master Schedule deliveries referenced above shall be submitted to HOME in standard file format (.mpp extension) and portable document file format (.pdf extension).

14. Provide all deliverables and project correspondence in portable document file format (.pdf extension), Microsoft Word format (.doc extension), AutoCAD format (.dwg), and Microsoft Project format (.mpp extension) as indicated in this CSPCSP or as agreed upon with HOME, throughout the term of this Agreement.

15. The Contractor shall conduct a preconstruction conference with the subcontractors, Architect, Inspector of Record, HOME Project Manager and other appropriate persons. Services include preparation of meeting agenda, preparation of construction procedures for clarifications, change orders, shop drawings, progress payments, field testing and inspection, and safety program, and preparation and distribution of preconstruction conference notes.

16. Following each Project status meeting during the Construction Phase, Contractor shall prepare, organize, and distribute in a timely manner, meeting notes and lists of accomplishments and action items for review, comment, and use.

(i)Maintain an accessibility compliance matrix identifying each governing standard and the most stringent requirement where standards overlap.

(ii)Conduct pre-installation reviews for foundations, accessible routes, slopes, clearances, blocking, reach ranges, controls, kitchens, bathrooms, unit entries, parking, signage, and common areas.

(iii)Use documented field measurements at rough-in and finish stages. Correct noncompliance before concealment and before third-party inspection.

(iv)Coordinate all required accessibility inspections and deliver as-built unit/feature schedules, inspection reports, correction logs, and certifications.

17. Provide Davis-Bacon and related wage compliance and reporting including providing certified payroll information for input/upload into the LCP Tracker system weekly.

(i)Include all labor classifications and fringe benefits in pricing. Request additional classifications through HOME before using an unlisted classification.

(ii)Submit complete weekly certified payrolls for contractor and every covered subcontractor through [LCPTRACKER/INSERT SYSTEM], including no-work payrolls when required. Payroll reporting does not replace retention of underlying time, apprenticeship, fringe, and deduction records.

(iii)Post wage decision and required labor notices at the site; permit worker interviews; correct misclassification, underpayment, overtime, or payroll deficiencies promptly; and fund restitution or withholding as required.

(iv)Flow down labor clauses and the wage decision. Verify apprentices/trainees are registered and ratios are compliant.

(v)HOME will verify the wage decision close to award and incorporate modifications as required by law.

18. Close Out Services – Contractor will provide all documentation of guarantees, warranties and operating manuals, and commissioning book to the Owner.

Comply and cooperate with project auditing and inspections carried out by a 3rd party approved by Owner. Provide necessary documentation as required by the Owner, State, and lender.

19. The contractor will be contractually obligated to provide quality control for all trades for the duration of the project. Contractors must take immediate action to correct any and all quality control items. Contractor will be responsible to address all quality control items identified on punch lists. Contractor to ensure housekeeping of project is performed daily.

20. Contractor must notify Architect / Owner of all discrepancies on drawings and specifications via RFI, Meeting Minutes and or any other documented form of communication.

D. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposers must reply to each of the evaluation criteria (Tab 1 through Tab 6) set forth below in a clear and concise manner. Responses must be in the same order as listed, clearly separated with tabs and labeled by response. Brevity is preferred. Submittal responses are to be limited to no more than 30 pages and a single pdf file to be uploaded to the Housing Agency Marketplace Housing Agency Marketplace (internationaleprocurement.com).

Tab 1 – Letter of Interest

A maximum two-page letter of interest that includes a synopsis of the firm, business principals, operating office location, distinguishing characteristics, approach to completing this project, primary contact information, type, and percentage of work your firm proposes to perform with your own forces, statement of ability to meet pre-qualifications requirements, and signed by the prime contractor/owner or other person legally authorized to commit the Proposer.

Tab 2 – Experience and Qualifications

General Contractor (GC)/Construction Management (CM) firms are requested to provide the following information in response to this CSP:

Pre-Qualification Mandatory Requirements: Firms shall provide following documents to be considered a Candidate for the Project:

1. Bonding: GC shall demonstrate a bonding capacity for the GMP amount.

2. Insurance: GC shall include as a submittal to this CSP, a copy of the firm’s current insurance coverage. (auto insurance and general liability)

3. Worker’s Compensation: Provide experience rating for the past five years.

4. Must provide bid bond, for proposed project cost, with response to this CSP. Failure to provide a bid bond with response will result in disqualification of response.

5. Must be able to provide payment and performance bond if selected.

Firm History: Provide information about your firm including:

1. Address and phone number of home and closest branch offices.

2. Contact person, direct phone, fax, and email address.

3. Brief description of firm’s history and key services

4. Description of firm’s construction history and experience

a. Name of Project

b. Project’s location

c. Project size

d. Project budgets

5. Names and responsibilities of key personnel within your organization

6. Describe any claims, lawsuits, or legal settlements your firm has had during the past five years, or which are currently pending.

Project Team: The GC shall clearly identify the project staffing they intend to utilize at all stages of the project, including all key project staff, their roles and responsibilities and the level of effort to be committed (full time vs. part time) and at what phases of the project they will be utilized.

Identify the day-to-day contacts for each phase of the project.

If selected, the GC agrees that it will provide, for the duration of the project, a full complement of staff, including the specific persons identified in this Competitive Sealed Proposal, unless otherwise approved by the Owner.

Project Experience: Provide examples of at least three recent projects of similar size and scope that your team and/or team members have worked on. Include information on the cost of projects, project budgets, client contact information, start and completion dates of construction, pre-construction services performed, size and unique project features. Provide examples on how your team managed to keep project budget withing Guaranteed Maximum Price.

If your firm has not completed three GC projects, then lists projects you believe were successfully completed using a similar GC or GMP format.

Phases include but are not limited to site work, permitting, installation, construction, tenant improvement, and commissioning. Include information on how you worked with on-site management personnel, residents, and ownership to ensure that the construction work and resident safety/satisfaction is seamless. Identify any other unique challenges/approaches that you have experience that will assist the Owner with a successful project.

Tab 3 – Project Approach

Discuss the major challenges you envision the Project Team will encounter in completing the work for the Project. How would your firm address those challenges? In addition, provide your firm’s plan to address the following contractual responsibilities of the GC:

1. Safety and Site Management includes the services to be rendered and plans to be developed in connection with worker and tenant safety, hazardous material control, and site security.

2. Schedule and Budget monitoring and management; Provide a construction schedule with sufficient detail to illustrate your firm’s approach to the project, including site work and construction coordination. Provide recommendations of your approach to and timing of this process and highlight critical path items and any areas of concern.

Tab 4 – Capacity

1. Based on your current workforce and staffing in addition to the number of projects your firm currently has under contract or in negotiation, does your firm have the capacity to complete this project?

2. What has been your firm’s annual volume (in dollars) of construction for the past five years?

3. What is the anticipated volume for the current year and what is your plan for the next two years?

How would your firm’s participation in this project affect that plan?

Tab 5 – Fee Proposal

Respondents shall prepare a detailed fee proposal as outlined below. Failure to provide a fee proposal which addresses each of the items listed below may result in disqualification from the CSP evaluation process. (Please provide fees using Bid Forms in Appendix D)

Cost of the Work by CSI division/trade, including labor, material, equipment, subcontract, taxes, freight, testing assigned to Contractor, permits, and temporary work.

Contractor’s fee as a fixed amount and percentage, with a clear definition of overhead/profit and treatment of changes.

General Conditions/General Requirements as a detailed, time-phased lump sum; identify staffing assumptions and monthly burn rate.

Payment/performance bonds, builder’s risk if Contractor-provided, insurance, permits, taxes, and other separate costs.

Design and construction contingencies, allowances, alternates, unit prices, hourly rates, and escalation assumptions, each separately stated.

General Contractor Fee - Costs which will be considered as included in the General Contractor Fee include all items listed below:

a. Scheduling and accounting services provided during construction.

b. Timekeepers or other accounting personnel.

c. Project Executives and other non-project management personnel.

d. Extra printing is required by GC after GMP is established and accepted.

e. Legal fees.

f. Costs associated with any corrective work, during construction or within warranty.

g. GC profit.

h. Fee for self-performed work

Contractor’s General Conditions Cost shall be provided as a lump sum amount and the corresponding percentage of that lump sum amount divided into the Estimated Hard Cost of the Work shall be provided.

The General Conditions/General Requirements estimate of items shall include all the following, if necessary, for the project:

a. Employee costs for personnel directly assigned to or performing management or supervisory work on the project, including:

b. General Superintendent

c. Project Manager/ Coordinator/Administrator

d. Costs for establishment and maintenance of a jobsite construction office including:

e. Office Trailer rental costs.

f. Costs for hooking up necessary utilities to jobsite and jobsite office.

g. Costs for periodic (minimum weekly) job-site clean-up, trash collection and trash removal.

h. Negotiated General Support Services which are items a contractor normally manages on a construction project that are not able to be quantified during selection and bidding of specified general conditions including but not limited to subcontractor scheduling and logistics, inventory control, hoisting, safety enforcement, temporary heat, cleanup,

i. Temporary toilets used by construction personnel.

j. Temporary fire protection, if required.

k. Temporary power (construction trailers, etc.)

l. Jobsite construction fencing, storage or tool trailers, etc.

m. Security costs.

n. Final clean-up.

o. Assistance in start-up and owner orientation for all building systems.

p. Environmental management related costs such as Construction Waste Recycling, Indoor Air

Quality Plan, etc.

Contractor’s Builders Risk Insurance Costs shall be provided as a lump sum amount and the corresponding percentage of that lump sum amount divided into the Estimated Hard Cost of the Work shall be provided as a percentage.

Contractor’s Payment and Performance Bond Cost shall be provided as a lump sum amount and the corresponding percentage of that lump sum amount divided into the Estimated Hard Cost of the Work shall be provided as a percentage.

Tab 6 – References

Provide a comprehensive list of ALL projects (highlighting similar projects) completed or begun within the last 3 years, with contact information, along with a project description. Identify in the reference list which projects this team has performed collectively.

Any other questions or comments are welcome.

E. SELECTION CRITERIA

CSP Selection Criteria Max Points A. Offeror’s safety record. Did CSP response include safety record information? Safety record/plan, accessibility controls, labor standards, Section 3, federal compliance

5 points

B. Offeror’s Experience and reputation:

Firm History. How long has the company been in business and are services comprehensive? What is the firm’s relevant experience and past performance?

Experience with HUD/Mixed Finance, multifamily, GMP, Davis Bacon/Section 3;

Budget/Schedule Outcomes What is the firm’s safety record in the past 10 years?

10 points

C: The Quality of Offeror’s goods and Services: Has proposer provided a comprehensive qualification package for past experiences related to multifamily s. Does the proposer demonstrate experience with pre-construction services including cost estimating, cost control strategies, and negotiated contract experience? Technical Approach and Project Controls

25 points

D Offeror’s Financial capability to support this project: Has proposer provided financial information showing it has financial resources to fund this project, etc.

Offeror’s Schedule and Long lead strategy

15 points

E: Offeror’s proposed personnel: Has the proposer provided a comprehensive and insightful experience and qualification package for the proposed staff? Key staff experience, availability, workload, local response, organizational depth, continuity

5 points

F: Fee Proposal. Does applicant's fee proposal address all the items requested? Is the fee proposal competitive with the current market conditions? Does fee include all relevant pricing requested? What is the % of general conditions, profit and overhead?

Completeness, reasonableness, competitiveness, transparency, fee/GC’s, assumptions, risk.

40 points

Total Possible Points

100 Points

F. COMMUNICATION

HOME believes strongly in maintaining a fair competitive process. Ex part communications with the staff of HOME or any Board members may render the proposer ineligible for the award of a contract under this solicitation. Correspondence regarding this solicitation, including questions to this solicitation, shall be directed via email to Ms. Melissa Moreno, mmoreno@ephome.org with the subject line labeled " Construction of Eastside Crossings IIB Apartments”

All requests for clarifications or information will be responded to at the same time via a posting to the Housing Agency Marketplace Housing Agency Marketplace (internationaleprocurement.com), which will be after the “CSP Clarification and Response to Questions from Proposers” deadline. No inquiries will be accepted after the clarification deadline September 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MDT to promote a timely award. Candidates should not rely on any other statements, either written or oral, that alter any specification or other term or condition of the CSP during the open solicitation period.

Fax emailed or mailed submittals will NOT be accepted. Incomplete submittals, or those that do not address information requested in this CSP, or failure to attend the mandatory job walk, will be considered non-responsive. HOME reserves the right to reject any and all responses.

G. RESPONSE DELIVERY AND DEADLINE

1. All documentation required in this CSP for the proposer’s response must be uploaded by HOME no later than September 14 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MDT.

2. Proposers must upload proposal via Housing Agency Marketplace Housing Agency Marketplace (internationaleprocurement.com) on October 5 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION C

MANDATORY CLAUSES

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2026-01/03-13-2026

Part II – Contract Clauses Section D Clauses Incorporated by Reference As applicable:

FAR#: CLAUSE TITLE DATE

52.202-1 Definitions November 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities April 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees May 2014 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures May 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Sub-contracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment

October 2015

52.215-2 Audit and Records – Negotiation October 2010 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format October 1997 52.215-14 Integrity of Unit Prices October 2010 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity March 1989 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract March 2000 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act – Overtime

Compensation

May 2014 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements May 2014 52.222-18 Certification Requiring Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed

End Products February 2001

52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles and Equipment Exceeding $15,000

May 2014

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity September 2016 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans July 2014 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities July 2014 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under

Services and Construction Contracts September 2013

52.223-6 Drug Free Work Place May 2001 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent December 2007 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation January 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes February 2013 52.232-7 Payments Under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour

Contracts August 2012

52.232-18 Availability of Funds April 1984 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims May 2014 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work July 1995 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and

Vegetation April 1984

52.237-3 Continuity of Services January 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy July 1995 52.243-3 Changes – Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hours September 2000

52.243-7 Notification of Changes January 2017 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Non-complex Nature June 2003 52.248-1 Value Engineering October 2010 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) April 2012 52.249-8 Default (Fixed Price Supply & Service) April 1984 52.249-14 Excusable Delays April 1984 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same forced effect as if they were given in full text.

February 1998

SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS CLAUSE (revised 1/22/16 –Compliance Coord,)

The Section 3 information contained in the following pages is to be inserted in its entirety into every Request for Proposal for work or contracts by HOME, the contractor and sub-contractors. All required forms and the Section 3 Clause are already included along with instructions to all contractors bidding work.

All contractors requiring any sub-contractors MUST issue this package and receive these completed required Section 3 forms before issuing any contracts:

Section 3 Business Certification (if applicable) Section 3 Action Plan Section 3 Self-Certification and Skills Data Form (For Section 3 residents and New hires when applicable)

If the contractor is claiming certification as a 51% Resident Owned Business (ROB) or is certifying as a 30% employer the following form must be returned for all employees that meet the low- or Very low-income requirement

Section 3 Self-Certification and Skills Data Form Overview and Instructions for Contractors HOME’s Section 3 policy requires that when the Section 3 regulation is triggered by a need for new hires (whether individual employees, contractors or sub-contractors), every effort within the contractor’s disposal must be made to the greatest extent feasible to offer all available employment and contracting opportunities to its residents based on the tiers below. Only when the regulation is triggered by a contractor and they are unable to offer employment or contracting. The contractor may offer employment related training to the Section 3 residents.

I. Tiers for offering all opportunities to Section 3 Residents and Resident Owned Businesses

1. At the site where the work is being performed

2. At any other HOME owned or managed property

3. Other HUD funded beneficiaries including Section 8 Voucher holders

4. Other low-income people in the HOME service area II. What is a Section 3 Business Concern and how do they receive Preference in contract award?

A business that meets these certification definitions must receive Preference in contracting:

1. Is 51% or more owned by Section 3 residents;

2. Employs Section 3 residents for at least 30% of its full-time, permanent staff; or (During the entire life of the contract)

3. Provides evidence of a commitment to subcontract to Section 3 business concerns, 25% or more of the dollar amount of the awarded contract.

YOU MUST MAINTAIN THOSE PREFERENCE LEVELS DURING THE ENTIRE CONTRACT OR RISK

HAVING THE CONTRACT TERMINATED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY

III. Other Methods of Compliance Contractors can provide an array of trainings to Section 3 residents that are employment related, skills enhancing or employment readiness in nature. Here are the methods of achieving compliance through training. Training and other employment opportunities must receive prior approval from HOME.

1. Contractor must develop a solid professional curriculum and it must be pre-approved by HOME.

2. Contractor may identify a person or persons that are qualified to provide the training within their staff.

3. Contractors can partner with other groups that provide the desired training and pay them directly for the service.

4. The contractor can sub-contract the Section 3 compliance training to an outside firm specializing in training and educational programs to Section 3 residents.

IV. All Contracts and All Contractors must meet Section 3 compliance by:

Step 1 Give notice of any and all opportunities for employment and contracting to HOME residents and other low and very low-income area residents and businesses by posting the position (s) in community sources that are generally available to low-income residents and the general-public.

(1) Local community newspapers

(2) Widely distributed newspapers

(3) Company agency website

(4) HOME communities and HOME website

(5) Upper Rio Grande Workforce Solutions

(6) Other locations as approved by HOME

Step 2 Hiring notices should clearly state the requirements for applying and achieving the opportunity and that the position is a “Section 3“covered position under the HUD Act of 1968.

Step 3 Utilize the Section 3 Clause in CSP’s, Competitive Bid Proposals, contracts and subcontracts.

Step 4 Hold informational meetings, when possible, prior to requesting bids or taking applications so the residents or businesses are encouraged to apply for the employment or contracting.

Step 5 Provide preference in hiring and contracting to Section 3 applicants and contractors when all factors are equal for the opportunity, including price and salary requests.

Section 3 Clause

Training and Employment Opportunities for Residents in the Project Area (Section 3, HUD Act of 1968; 24 CFR 135)

(a) The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). The purpose of section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

(b) The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, which implement section

3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the Part 135 regulations.

(c) The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of Section 3 apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.

(d) The contractor agrees to include this section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR Part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR Part 135.

(e) The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR Part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR Part 135.

(f) Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR Part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.

Name of Business _____________________________________________________________________________

Address of Business ____________________________________________________________________________

Type of Business (Check One): Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietorship Other

Contract/Request for Proposal Name or Number:

All firms and individuals intending to do business with RECIPIENT and contractors MUST complete and submit this Action Plan and submit it with the bid, offer, or proposal. Any Request for Proposal response that does not include this document (completed and signed) will be considered non-responsive and not eligible for award.

I am Certifying as a Section 3 Concern and requesting Preference accordingly (Select only One Option):

PRIOR COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

I am certifying that I have complied with the HUD Section 3 Regulations in my past contracts when required by the recipient, contractor by employing the following:

30% Employer of Section 3 Residents Currently or New Hires Section 3 status, because at least 30%…