332-RFP26-1004 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Copy & Editing Services

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) issued Request for Proposals 332-RFP26-1004 on March 2, 2026, seeking one qualified copy editor to provide professional editing services for the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) document. The QAP establishes rules, priorities, and eligibility requirements for awarding Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and related multifamily funding programs. The selected vendor must demonstrate expertise in affordable housing programs and preferably possess experience editing QAPs for other state housing finance agencies. Deliverables include editing existing QAP documents for accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, and readability; ensuring consistent terminology and formatting throughout; reviewing cross-references and internal citations; and incorporating TDHCA staff comments through one complete QAP cycle encompassing draft, proposed rule, adopted final, and publication-ready versions. Required qualifications include knowledge of affordable housing programs, familiarity with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) terminology, and demonstrated experience editing complex regulatory or policy documents for other state housing finance agencies. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Firm Experience and Qualifications (25 points), QAP-Specific Experience (25 points), Key Personnel Qualifications (20 points), Technical Approach and Capacity (20 points), and Price (10 points). The timeline includes written questions due by March 11, 2026, official responses posted March 13, 2026, and proposals due March 27, 2026, with contract execution anticipated for May 1, 2026, and work commencing May 17, 2026. The initial contract term runs from May 17, 2026, through August 31, 2026, with TDHCA holding the option to renew for two additional one-year periods through August 31, 2028.

Respondents must complete a Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Subcontracting Plan and submit audited financial statements as part of their proposal requirements. All pricing must be fully loaded and inclusive of all costs necessary to perform services, with proposed pricing remaining firm for 180 days from the proposal due date. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the procurement documents. Proposals must be submitted electronically through TDHCA's e-Procurement Portal at https://tdhca-texas-gov.bonfirehub.com/portal/. Payment will be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with contractor invoices due within fifteen calendar days after month end. The RFP documents do not specify an award value or budget range for this procurement. All work products, materials, and deliverables developed under the contract are designated as works made for hire and become the exclusive property of TDHCA.