RFI-01 - Replacement of OHFA Financial & Operational Systems

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is issuing a Request for Information to evaluate commercially available software platforms, implementation methodologies, and cost models for replacing its legacy financial and operational systems, with responses due November 2, 2026. The RFI is organized into two separable scopes: Part A addresses consolidated financial systems including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, dynamic budgeting, state procurement, bond and program accounting, and revenue forecasting; Part B covers unified operational workflow across 17 OHFA offices managing multifamily housing programs (4% and 9% LIHTC, MLP, FHA Risk Share, HDAP, HOME, NHTF, OHTF, 811 PRA), single-family programs (tax credits, residential lending, down payment assistance, MCC, loan administration), capital markets, asset management, internal and external compliance, legal, research and analysis, and enterprise CRM/help desk functions.

The Agency seeks information on both enterprise public-sector ERP vendors and specialized Housing Finance Agency software providers to replace existing systems currently centered on DevCo, Emphasys, Allita, City Suite, The Mortgage Office, Elation, Power Seller, DocuWare, and standalone Excel/Access databases. Respondents may propose solutions for either or both parts; the scopes are independently evaluable. The RFI signals early-stage market discovery rather than a procurement vehicle with binding commitments or contract value — responses provide baseline information for eventual solicitation design and vendor capability assessment.