Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority Dba Raise Up - Oh - Agency Bids & RFPs

The proposal due date is Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals must be received in hand in a sealed package and timestamped by the agency no later than the due date and time.

The agency will award this contract on a best value basis, as outlined in this RFP.

Proposers must comply with all applicable federal requirements, including Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of ****, and certify that neither the principal owners nor the development entity is currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal assistance programs or activities.

The RFP does not require sample submission.

Any actual or prospective proposer who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of this contract may protest to Raise Up. Protests must be submitted in writing to the Director of Procurement within five business days of the date the requester knew or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest.

The proposal due date is Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals must be received in hand in a sealed package and timestamped by the agency no later than the due date and time.

The agency will award this contract on a best value basis, as outlined in this RFP.

Proposers must comply with all applicable federal requirements, including Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of ****, and certify that neither the principal owners nor the development entity is currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal assistance programs or activities.

The RFP does not require sample submission.

Any actual or prospective proposer who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of this contract may protest to Raise Up. Protests must be submitted in writing to the Director of Procurement within five business days of the date the requester knew or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest.

Proposals must be received in hand and timestamped by the agency no later than Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

The agency will pay for actual services provided only, and will not pay any deposits or retainer fees. For services billed at an hourly rate, the firm will be required to submit a full backup detail of all hours worked, listed by no more than the 15-minute standard.

The agency intends to retain the successful proposer pursuant to a best value basis, not a low proposal basis, considering factors other than cost in making the award decision.

Proposers must be qualified, licensed, and insured entities with extensive bond counsel experience, including knowledge of federal, state, or local laws applicable to bond financing of affordable and market-rate housing development, HUD regulations, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of ****, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

A preproposal conference is optional and provides an overview of the RFP to assist firms in preparing their submissions.

Proposers must notify the contracting officer in writing within five (5) business days of identifying any issues.

The bid due date and time is Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The contractor shall fully complete all work within 180 calendar days of execution of the Notice to Proceed.

The agency is responsible for making progress payments, typically at 30-day intervals, based on the percentage of work completed. A 10% retainage will be held on each payment request, which will be returned at the completion of the work.

The contractor must submit a one-year warranty letter from the contractor upon completion of the project.

The agency intends to award a contract based on the lowest bid, considering both price and evaluations of responsiveness and responsibility.

Bidders must be qualified, licensed, and insured entities. The agency will evaluate each submitted bid to determine if the firm is responsible, meaning they are qualified and capable of providing the required services, including necessary ability, experience, licensing, insurance, and resources.

An optional pre-bid site visit will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 am EST, at Lakeview Plaza, 310 7th Street, Lorain, OH 44052. While attendance is not mandatory, the contractor assumes all risk for site conditions, and failure to inspect will not relieve the awarded vendor of their obligation to furnish all labor and materials required to complete the contract.

All questions must be entered in the marketplace by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm ET.

The bid due date and time is Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The contractor shall fully complete all work within 180 calendar days of execution of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The agency is responsible for making progress payments, typically at 30-day intervals, based on the percentage of work completed. A 10% retainage will be held on each payment request.

The contractor must submit a one-year warranty letter from the contractor upon completion of the project.

The agency intends to award a contract based on the lowest bid, considering responsiveness and responsibility.

Bidders must be qualified, licensed, and insured entities. The agency will evaluate each submitted bid to determine if the firm is responsible, meaning they are qualified and capable of providing the required services.

The document does not explicitly detail penalties for contract non-compliance, but failure to comply with requirements may constitute a material breach and lead to claims for indemnification or contract cancellation.

An optional pre-bid site visit will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, at Albright Terrace. Additional site visits after the pre-bid conference may be scheduled by contacting the agency.

All questions must be entered in the marketplace by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.