Make Ready

Dallas Housing Authority is requesting proposals for Make Ready services to prepare rental units for occupancy across 32 DHA properties in the Dallas area, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The procurement is subject to HUD Section 3 employment provisions and a 25 percent minority business enterprise participation goal.

Make Ready services include sheetrock installation and repair, tape and bedding, texturing, painting, cleaning, doors and hardware, windows, carpet cleaning, drywall and trim work, electrical work, plumbing, cabinet work, floor covering, fences, and additional services such as trash removal and air duct cleaning. Work is performed on an as-needed basis in vacant or occupied residential units, with the contractor required to begin within 24 hours of notification and complete work within 72 hours. Proposers must submit itemized pricing broken down by unit bedroom size (efficiency through five-bedroom units) and by individual property locations. DHA supplies paint, wax, cleaning solutions, and solvents; the contractor provides all labor, equipment, and tools.

DHA intends to enter into an initial one-year contract with options to renew for two additional one-year periods and reserves the right to add or delete locations and properties throughout the contract term and any extension periods. Multiple contracts may be awarded. No estimated contract value is specified.

Evaluation allocates 20 points to experience and qualifications, 20 points to ability to successfully complete the project, 20 points to quality control mechanisms including digital tools for time-tracking and photodocumentation, and 40 points to the cost proposal. Written questions are due October 13, 2026, with responses provided by October 15, 2026. Proposals are submitted through https://dhantx.bonfirehub.com.