Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Disposition Housing Project

CITY OF PORT HURON
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Disposition Housing Project
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) CHDO Set-Aside and
Funding Source
CHDO Operating
Proposals Due November 2, 2026 by 3:00 PM
Questions Due October 26, 2026 by 3:00 PM
Deliver To City Clerk's Office, 100 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron, MI 48060
Contact Jazmyn Thomas, thomasj@porthuron.org
UPDATED PROGRAM NOTE
Applicants are NOT required to identify a specific property at time of application. Selected CHDO will
have 180 days to identify a property. Purchase agreements must be contingent on environmental review
and HOME approval. Closing cannot occur until environmental review is complete and Notice to Proceed
is issued.
The City of Port Huron seeks proposals from qualified CHDOs to develop affordable housing by acquiring
and rehabilitating a to-be-identified property within the City of Port Huron. The property will be selected
after award.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
HOME is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively for creating
affordable housing to low-income households (at or below 80 percent of area median income). HOME
provides formula grants to states and Participating Jurisdictions (local governments) to use in
partnership with local nonprofit organizations, owners, sponsors, and/or developers to fund a wide
range of allowable activities located at 24 CFR Part 92.
HOME is authorized under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.
The City of Port Huron seeks proposals from qualified Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDOs) to partner with the City to develop affordable homeownership housing using HOME funds.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to evaluate organizational capacity, experience, and
readiness to undertake acquisition and rehabilitation activities.
Applicants are not required to identify a specific property at the time of application.
The selected CHDO will be given up to 180 days from the date of award to identify an eligible property
within the City of Port Huron for acquisition and rehabilitation, subject to City approval and HOME
requirements.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City anticipates funding one CHDO to carry out an acquisition/rehabilitation/resale project for an
income-eligible first time homebuyer.
The selected CHDO will:
* Identify a suitable property within the City of Port Huron
* Submit a project proposal including detailed scope, budget, and pro forma after site selection
* Obtain City approval prior to acquisition
* Complete rehabilitation in compliance with HOME regulations
* Sell the home to an income-eligible homebuyer
Property selection, underwriting, and subsidy layering review will occur after award and prior to
commitment of HOME funds.
The City reserves the right to fund, not fund, or request revisions to any project identified post-award
based on underwriting and subsidy layering review.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Date Due: November 2, 2026 by 3:00 PM. Proposals will be publicly opened and read.
Deliver directly or mail to: City Clerk's Office, 100 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron, MI 48060, by November
2, 2026 by 3:00 PM. Clearly mark on the envelope: Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Disposition Housing
Project.
QUESTIONS
Date Due: October 26, 2026 by 3:00 PM. Submit to: Jazmyn Thomas at thomasj@porthuron.org
Questions regarding the Request for Proposal specifications may be directed in writing only, by email.
Answers will be posted to BidNet.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Request for Proposal shall be obtained from the BidNet Connect website, located at
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the proposer accepts
the responsibility for downloading, reading, and bidding by the terms and conditions set forth.
System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
Because this is a federally funded project, all proposers must register with the System for Award
Management, which allows you to bid on government contracts. All proposers can register their entity
at: www.sam.gov/content/entity-registration. Proposals must include a copy of the email confirmation
that is sent by SAM once registration is completed. The City will also verify that the proposer is not
excluded or debarred from federal awards under 2 CFR Part 180.
Withdrawal of Proposals
No proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date
of opening. All proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period. To withdraw a
proposal prior to the opening, the proposer shall request the withdrawal in writing. All costs associated
with the withdrawal (i.e., mailing fees) will be borne by the proposer.
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PROPOSER'S QUALIFICATIONS
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) may submit a proposal for this project. CHDO
designation will have to be reviewed and approved as part of the proposal process. CHDO capacity will
be certified again at the time HOME funds are committed to a specific project, as required by 24 CFR
92.300.
Applicants with little or no experience in federal, state, or other affordable housing programs (such as
HOME, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, or the Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program)
will therefore not be considered.
Proposers shall meet qualifications indicated in the Request for Proposals Documents. The City of Port
Huron may make such investigations as necessary to determine the ability of the proposer to perform
the work, and the proposer shall furnish all such information and data for this purpose as the City of
Port Huron may request. The City of Port Huron reserves the right to reject any proposal if the evidence
submitted by, or investigation of, such proposer fails to satisfy the City that such proposer is properly
qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract.
Errors, Omissions, and/or Discrepancies
The City of Port Huron will not be liable for any errors and/or omissions in proposals. The City of Port
Huron reserves the right to make corrections or amendments due to errors identified in proposals by
the City of Port Huron or the Proposer. The City of Port Huron, at its option, has the right to request
clarification or additional information from the proposers.
Right to Reject
The City of Port Huron reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part and to waive
any informalities therein, or accept any proposal it may deem in the best interest of the City.
Note: Past experience and performance may be a factor in making an award.
Insurance
The selected Proposer shall comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and laws relating to its
work or the conduct thereof and shall secure and pay for any permits and licenses necessary for the
execution of its work.
The Proposer selected by the City shall be responsible for implementing precautions for the safety and
security of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to its employees,
any subcontractor's employees, City personnel, and the general public. Proposers shall comply with all
applicable safety regulations including MISS DIG, traffic safety laws, OSHA, and regulations of the City of
Port Huron. Each Proposer shall comply with and give notices required by applicable laws, statutes,
ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities bearing on safety of
persons or property or their protection from damage, injury or loss. Specific insurance requirements will
be included in the contract.
SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Port Huron seeks proposals from qualified CHDOs to demonstrate their capacity to:
* Acquire and rehabilitate residential properties
* Manage HOME-funded development activities
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* Market and sell homes to income-eligible buyers
The property must be sold to an income-eligible homebuyer within 12 months of project completion, in
accordance with 24 CFR 92.254(a)(3). If there is no ratified sales contract with an eligible homebuyer
within 12 months of completion, the unit must be rented to an eligible tenant in accordance with 24 CFR
92.252.
Once a property is identified, the CHDO must submit:
* Site-specific development budget
* Detailed rehabilitation scope of work
* Project timeline
* After-rehab value estimate
No property may be acquired prior to completion of environmental review and issuance by the City of
written authorization to proceed. Executing a purchase agreement that is not contingent on the
environmental review is a choice-limiting action prohibited by 24 CFR 58.22.
Acquisition must comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies
Act (URA), 49 CFR Part 24, and 24 CFR 92.353. Before making an offer, the CHDO must provide the seller
a written voluntary acquisition notice stating that the CHDO does not have eminent domain authority
and providing an estimate of fair market value (49 CFR 24.101(b)). Properties must be vacant or owner-
occupied at the time of offer; tenant-occupied properties will not be approved.
CHDO Proceeds: The CHDO may retain proceeds from the sale of the home for use on HOME-eligible
activities or other housing activities benefiting low-income families, as specified in the written
agreement (24 CFR 92.300).
The home must be sold to an income-eligible (at or below 80 percent of area median income) first time
homebuyer that will own and occupy the assisted property. The homebuyer must qualify for the Urban
Pioneer Program (down payment assistance offered by the City). CHDO set-aside funds may not be used
for direct homebuyer assistance; any down payment assistance will be provided through the Urban
Pioneer Program.
AVAILABLE FUNDING
Funding up to the following amounts is available to qualified CHDOs:
Year CHDO Set-Aside CHDO Operating
2021 $41,446.40 $10,361.60
2022 $44,878.40 $11,219.60
2023 $42,073.75 $11,466.95
Total $128,398.55 $33,048.15
LEAD-BASED PAINT
The selected CHDO will have to ensure that the hired general contractor and its workers are certified
under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, that abatement-certified contractors are
used where the level of federal rehabilitation assistance requires abatement, and that the project
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complies with 24 CFR Part 35, Subpart J, including lead hazard evaluation, hazard reduction appropriate
to the level of assistance (safe work practices up to $5,000; interim controls from $5,000 to $25,000;
abatement above $25,000 per unit), and clearance.
HOME SUBSIDY REQUIREMENTS
All projects must comply with HOME per-unit subsidy limits and underwriting requirements under 24
CFR 92.250. The total HOME investment (including development subsidy and any direct homebuyer
assistance) will be subject to affordability requirements and recapture provisions. All rehabilitation must
meet all applicable codes and standards and 24 CFR 92.251, including smoke and carbon monoxide
detection requirements. Homebuyer underwriting must comply with 24 CFR 92.254(f).
COMPENSATION
Payment will be made for reasonable project costs on a reimbursement basis. The City of Port Huron
reserves the right to negotiate terms of reimbursement. The City of Port Huron will compare the
payment request with the project-specific pro forma to determine reasonableness.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee will convene to review and rank the proposals and determine the eligibility of the
CHDOs based upon the criteria stated above and in the application section. All proposals received will be
evaluated based on the following:
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
* Organizational Capacity and Experience
- Experience with HOME or other federally funded housing programs
- Past performance on similar projects
* Development Experience
- Acquisition/rehabilitation experience
- Ability to complete projects on time and within budget
* Financial Capacity
- Financial stability and internal controls
- Ability to manage reimbursement-based funding
* Project Approach
- Quality and feasibility of proposed development concept
- Understanding of local housing market
* Readiness
- Ability to identify a property within 180 days
- Staffing and systems in place to proceed quickly
CHDO Applicants: Must establish CHDO eligibility to be considered. The eligibility request must be
submitted with the proposal, and subsequently be approved as a condition of funding. CHDOs applying
for both operating costs and project funding must clearly state the uses for both and how much funding
is desired for each.
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Only experienced CHDOs can succeed and applicants with little or no experience in federal, state, or
other affordable housing programs (such as HOME, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, or the Federal
Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program) will therefore not be considered.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or appointed official of the
City of Port Huron or a subrecipient which are receiving HOME funds who exercise or have exercised any
functions or responsibilities with respect to activities assisted with HOME funds or who are in a position
to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to these activities may
obtain a financial interest or financial benefit from a HOME-assisted activity, or have a financial interest
in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to the HOME-assisted activity, or the proceeds
from such activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family
ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Immediate family ties include (whether by blood,
marriage or adoption) the spouse, parent (including a stepparent), child (including a stepchild), brother,
sister (including a stepbrother or stepsister), grandparent, grandchild, and in-laws of a covered person.
Per 24 CFR 92.356, upon written request of the Participating Jurisdiction, HUD may grant an exception
to this provision on a case-by-case basis when it determines that the exception will serve to further the
purposes of the HOME program and the effective and efficient administration of the program or project.
In addition, no owner, developer, or sponsor of the project, and no officer, employee, agent, elected or
appointed official, or consultant of the CHDO, or person with whom they have business or immediate
family ties, may occupy the HOME-assisted unit, except as provided in 24 CFR 92.356(f).
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PROJECT APPLICATION
Acquisition/Rehabilitation/Disposition Housing Project
1. Applicant Information
Applicant Name: ________________________________________________________________
Applicant Address: ______________________________________________________________
UEI #: ________________________________ TIN: ____________________________________
2. Contacts
Executive Officer: _________________ Phone #: ____________ E-mail: __________________
Contact Person: __________________ Phone #: ____________ E-mail: __________________
3. Organizational Information
Describe your organization's mission, goals and objectives:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Does your organization have IRS designation as a non-profit organization? Yes No

Attach a copy of the IRS determination to your application. If so, please describe.
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. Funding Request
Total request of funding: $ __________________
Set-Aside: $ ______________________________
CHDO Operating: $ ________________________
If requesting CHDO Operating funds, attach the organization's total annual operating budget.
5. Provide a narrative describing your proposed approach to implementing this program. Include:
- Target neighborhoods or geographic focus areas
- Anticipated acquisition price range
- Typical rehabilitation scope and construction approach
- Estimated after-rehab value
- Proposed timeline from acquisition to sale
- Marketing strategy for income-eligible homebuyers
6. Provide a description of the project's goals and objectives as follows:
- Target Population
- Service Area (describe the area where the buyer will be drawn from)
- How will this project help your organization attain its mission, goals, and objectives?
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7. Preliminary Budget and Assumptions (Conceptual Only)
Provide a sample or conceptual development budget based on a typical project. This does not need
to be tied to a specific property but should demonstrate:
- Estimated acquisition costs
- Typical rehabilitation costs
- Soft costs and developer fee
- Expected sales price
Clearly describe assumptions used.
8. Post-Award Requirements
The selected CHDO must:
- Identify a property within 180 days of award
- Submit a full project package including:
Site control documentation
Detailed development budget and pro forma
Scope of work
Market analysis
The City will conduct:
- Environmental review (before purchase)
- Underwriting and subsidy layering review
No HOME funds will be committed until all federal requirements are satisfied.
9. Submit copy of most recent audit/financial statement.
10. Risk Assessment. In accordance with 2 CFR 200.332, the City of Port Huron is responsible for
conducting monitoring of activities. As a means of planning monitoring, a risk assessment must be
completed. Your response to the following questions is required to complete the assessment.
a) Prior to receiving a sub-award from the City of Port Huron, had your organization received a
Federal Grant (directly or indirectly) within the past five years? If so, when?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
b) Does the individual (or team of individuals) with primary responsibility for grant-related
financial activities have prior experiences with Federal Grants? If yes, describe this
experience.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
c) If you responded with "yes" to either (a) or (b), did your experience include work with the
City of Port Huron? If it was with another Federal Agency please provide the agency's name.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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d) Has your organization previously been required to submit to a compliance audit or Single
Audit under 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F (formerly OMB Circular A-133)?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
e) If you answered "yes" to question (d) above, were there any findings or questioned costs
identified by the independent auditor?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
I certify that the information contained in this application is accurate and that there is a need for the
funding requested to complete this project.
___________________________________________________
Name & Title of Authorized Signatory Date
WORK REFERENCES
Applicant's Company Name: ______________________________________________________
Please list at least two (2) companies or public agencies for which you have done similar work. The City
of Port Huron reserves the right to reject a low proposal for poor past performance or inadequate
references.
Reference 1
Name of Company
Contact Person
Address
Telephone No.
Reference 2
Name of Company
Contact Person
Address
Telephone No.
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CITY OF PORT HURON
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Certification
Applicant Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Applicant Contact:_____________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ________________________
Phone: ____________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Parent Organization: ___________________________________________________________________
Community/Service Area: _______________________________________________________________
Date of Incorporation: _______________________ Tax ID Number: ____________________________
IRS Tax Status (please check appropriate box): 501(c)(3) 501(c)(4)

Note: CHDO certification is a discretionary function. In order to be certified, the applicant must meet all
requirements described below. CHDO funding will not occur without CHDO certification. The following
information is required pursuant to HOME regulation 24 CFR 92.2. Please answer each item and attach
the appropriate documentation to your application.
LEGAL STATUS
A. The nonprofit is organized under State or local laws, as evidenced by:
A Charter, Page # ____, OR

Articles of Incorporation, Page # ____

B. No part of its net earnings inure to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual,
as evidenced by:
A Charter, Page # ____, OR

Articles of Incorporation, Page # ____

C. The nonprofit organization has a tax exemption ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under
Section 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as evidenced by:
A 501(c)(3) or (4) Certificate from the IRS, Page # ____, OR

A group exemption letter from the IRS that includes the CHDO

D. The nonprofit organization has among its purposes the provisions of decent housing that is
affordable to low-income and moderate-income people, as evidenced by a statement in the
organization's:
Charter, Page # ____,

Articles of Incorporation, Page # ____,

By-Laws, Page # ____, OR

Resolutions (Board adopted Mission Statement - attach copy)

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