Housing Opportunity Navigator Initiative Mobility Navigation Pilot Program

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Housing Opportunity Navigator Initiative (HONI) Mobility Navigation Pilot Program. This procurement seeks qualified housing counseling agencies, community action agencies, and supportive housing agencies with offices in Connecticut to provide mobility navigation services designed to facilitate greater housing choice for Connecticut households. The primary objective is to develop a pilot program that assists residents in accessing and navigating housing opportunities more effectively. Interested agencies must submit their electronic responses by January 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with the solicitation period running from December 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST. Specific deliverables and service requirements will be detailed in the full RFQ document available on CHFA's website (www.chfa.org) under the "About Us" section. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Shelly Mondo, who can be reached at RFP.RFQ@chfa.org or 860-721-9501.

The RFQ is open to all vendors and is designated as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity opportunity. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes inclusivity and seeks agencies that can effectively serve Connecticut households. The document does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range for the pilot program. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the provided materials. The solicitation uses Free On Board Destination delivery terms with vendor-specified payment terms, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are outlined. Interested agencies must demonstrate their qualifications through an electronic submission process, with the expectation of supporting mobility and housing choice across Connecticut communities.