HOME-American Rescue Plan-II

The City of Tampa is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the supply, development, operations, and management of affordable rental housing under the HOME-American Rescue Plan-II (HOME-ARP II) program. This procurement seeks qualified non-profit and for-profit developers to acquire, rehabilitate, and/or construct affordable rental housing units serving qualifying populations including individuals experiencing homelessness, those at risk of homelessness, individuals fleeing domestic violence, and low-income households at or below 80% area median income. Proposed projects must consist of a minimum of ten units with at least 70% reserved for qualifying populations, be located within Tampa city limits within a quarter mile of existing HART bus stops or the TECO Line Streetcar system, comply with local zoning requirements, include 10% of units as two to three-bedroom units, and obtain a certificate of occupancy within 36 months of full execution of the funding agreement. Proposers must demonstrate at least two years of continuous experience in affordable housing acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or construction; operations and management of affordable rental housing; and provision of services to qualifying populations for government agencies or non-profits. All projects must maintain affordability and compliance with HUD requirements for a minimum of 50 years from occupancy, with rent limitations not exceeding 30% of adjusted monthly income for units restricted to households at or below 50% AMI. Required proposal submissions include detailed project budgets, 20-year pro-forma financial projections, evidence of property ownership or control, references from similar projects, independently audited financial statements for the past two fiscal years, and a completed Proposal Submittal Checklist. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the 3rd Floor Large T&I conference room located at 2555 E Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with questions regarding specifications due no later than May 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Electronic proposal submissions via the OpenGov eProcurement Portal are due by Monday, May 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with the contract term being 30 months from the effective date of award with no renewal options.

Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation is evaluated with a tiered scoring system providing up to 15 evaluation points, with SLBE prime contractors earning 5-15 points and non-SLBE prime contractors utilizing certified SLBE subconsultants earning 0-10 points, with up to three additional discretionary points available for participation from externally recognized agencies. All SLBE firms must be City of Tampa-certified prior to the RFP opening date, and proposers must clearly document participation using specified DMI forms (DMI 10, 20, and 50) with Letters of Intent (DMI 40) executed prior to contract award. The City estimates up to $2.6 million in total HUD HOME-ARP and HOME funds available for award(s), with all project funds awarded as below-market interest rate loans subject to HCD underwriting requirements and City Council approval, not exceeding 75% of total project cost funding. Award is contingent on successful underwriting, City Council approval, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws including fair housing, non-discrimination, and HUD requirements. Selected developers must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, property insurance covering full replacement value, workers' compensation insurance in compliance with Florida statutory requirements, and must name the City of Tampa as an additional insured on all liability policies. All insurance policies must be issued by insurers rated A- VII or better by A.M. Best and licensed to do business in Florida, with Certificates of Insurance required prior to project commencement and renewed annually or upon policy expiration.