Request for Qualifications for Housing Services

The Town of Princeville, North Carolina, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for housing services associated with their FY2022 Community Development Block Grant-Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG-NR) project. The procurement seeks an experienced housing services firm to provide comprehensive technical housing services for a neighborhood revitalization initiative involving rehabilitation, reconstruction, demolition, clearance, and temporary relocation activities. Specific project scope includes reconstruction of 2 housing units, demolition and asbestos removal for 2 units, and temporary relocation assistance for 2 units. The evaluation criteria for selecting a contractor are comprehensive, with 25 points allocated to technical capability, 25 points for experience with federal housing programs, 15 points for project approach, 15 points for responsiveness and availability, 15 points for fee proposal, and 5 points for small/minority-owned/Section 3 business status. Statements of Qualifications are due by 5:00 PM on December 30, 2024, with a project timeline requiring all funds to be obligated by March 19, 2026, expended by June 19, 2026, and the project closed out by September 19, 2026.

The procurement strongly encourages participation from small and minority-owned firms, with the selection process explicitly designed to provide opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. The project is funded through a $625,000 CDBG-NR grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Rural Economic Development Division, with 100% of technical housing services costs anticipated to be covered by the 2021 CDBG-NR funds. The procurement must adhere to federal requirements under 24 CFR 85.36 Competitive Negotiation Process, which ensures fair and open competition. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the RFQ indicates a preference for firms with demonstrated experience in federal housing programs and technical housing service delivery. The project is geographically focused on the Town of Princeville, which is located in Davie County, North Carolina, with a specific emphasis on neighborhood revitalization and housing improvement for local residents.