Request for Proposals # 274-HCD-FY27-2
Title: Administration of the Limited Repair Program
Issue Date: September 1, 2026
Due Date:
September 29, 2026,
no later than 4:00PM EST
*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Issuing Department: Housing and Community Development
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Annie Baumann-Mitchell
Housing Programs Supervisor
Email: Rehabs@raleighnc.gov
(v.041425)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................. 3
1.2 Background........................................................................................ 3
1.3 RFP Timeline ..................................................................................... 4
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference .................................................................. 5
1.5 Proposal Question ............................................................................. 5
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements & Contact Information .............. 5
1.7 Business Engagement and Opportunities.......................................... 6
1.8 Rights to Submitted Material.............................................................. 6
1.9 Communications ................................................................................ 6
1.10 Lobbying ............................................................................................ 7
1.11 Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................ 7
1.12 Proposer Expenses ........................................................................... 8
1.13 Proposer Acceptance ........................................................................ 8
2. Proposals ................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Request for Proposals Required Document Format .......................... 9
2.2 RFP Documents .............................................................................. 11
3. Proposal Evaluation .............................................................................. 11
3.1 Proposal Evaluation Criteria (Stage 1)............................................. 11
3.2 Interview/Demonstration (Stage 2) .................................................. 12
3.3 Final Selection ................................................................................. 12
3.4 Notice to Proposers Regarding RFP Terms & Conditions ............... 13
3.5 Contract Term............................……………………………………….13
3.6 Federal Funding Requirements…….…………………………………..13
4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 13
4.1 Scope of Work Overview ................................................................... 13
4.2 Program Overview ............................................................................. 14
Appendix I – Proposal Cost Form ................................................................... 15
Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire ........................................................... 16
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ................................. 17
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ............................................... 18
Appendix IV – Sample Contract ...................................................................... 20
Appendix V – Federal Provisions and Requirements.................................... 28
Appendix VI – Limited Repair Program Manual ............................................. 35
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The City of Raleigh (COR) is solicitating proposals from one or more firm(s) with which
to contract for the following services:
The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified agencies with which to contract for
the following services:
Administer the Limited Repair Program (the “Program”), a home repair program that
provides zero-interest, forgivable loans up to $20,000 to low-income homeowners for the
purpose of making home repairs that address threats to the occupants’ health and/or
safety. The City is soliciting proposals from agencies interested in the management of
the program, client intake, inspections, bid specification and preparation, coordination of
the bid process construction oversight, billings, and closeouts.
A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.
All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the
North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the
following individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Annie Baumann-Mitchell
Email Address
rehabs@raleighnc.gov
1.2 Background
The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing
areas in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health
care facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The
mild climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make
Raleigh a great place to live.
Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and
economic sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources
through best practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use,
infrastructure and building technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through
policies and programs that will protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods,
natural amenities, history, and cultural and human resources for future generations. The
City leads to improve quality of life for neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens.
The City works with universities, colleges, citizens, and local partners to promote new
technology, create new job opportunities, and encourage local businesses and
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entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century staff with the skill sets to carry
out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement and by providing the very
best customer service to our citizens.
As Raleigh continues to grow and the cost of housing rises along with it, the City is
committed to helping residents stay rooted in their community. Particular priority lies on
preserving existing naturally occurring affordable housing. Using funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City proposes to assist
qualified homeowners to perform necessary repairs on their homes to address life and
safety concerns, help seniors age in place, install measures to help persons with
disabilities, and improve the quality of life for residents.
The City is soliciting and accepting proposals from qualified and insured nonprofit
agencies demonstrating their qualifications, past performance and interest for the
management of this Program, which would include marketing of the program, client intake,
inspections, bid specification and preparation, coordination of the bid process,
construction oversight, billings and closeouts. All proposals submitted in response to this
solicitation must conform to all the required specifications outlined within this document
and any designated attachments in its entirety.
1.3 Request for Proposal (RFP) Timeline
Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation.
The City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to
meet the needs of the service. All times shown are Eastern Time (EST):
RFP Process
RFP Date
Date and Time
September 1, 2026
Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site-Visit
(if required)
N/A
Deadline for Written Questions
September 10, 2026, at 1:00 pm EST
City Response to Questions
(anticipated)
September 21, 2026
Proposal Due Date and Time
September 29, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST
Evaluation Meeting (anticipated)
October 7, 2026
Interviews (if required)
N/A
Selection Announced (tentative)
October 14, 2026
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1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference
If the City of Raleigh elects to conduct a Pre-Proposal Conference or Site Visit, attendance
by prospective proposers is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Prospective
Proposers are encouraged to submit written questions in advance. Date, time, and
location of pre-proposal conference is shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3).
1.5 Proposal Questions
Requests for clarification and questions to this RFP must be received by the City not later
than the date shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3) for the submittal of written
inquires. The firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the
RFP Timeline above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s
terms and conditions and requirements.
The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFP, if any, and
shall be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information,
instruction or advice provided orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in
response to a question or otherwise in connection with this RFP, shall be considered
authoritative or binding. Proposers can only rely on written material contained in an
Addendum to this RFP.
It is important that all Proposers submitting to this RFP periodically check eVP for
any Addenda. It is the Proposers responsibility to ensure that all addenda have
been reviewed and, if required signed and returned.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the
following individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Annie Baumann-Mitchell
Email Address
rehabs@raleighnc.gov
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements and Contact Information
Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 (PROPOSALS), and be
addressed and submitted as follows. E-mail is the preferred delivery method:
DELIVERED BY E-MAIL
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Annie Baumann-Mitchell
rehabs@raleighnc.gov
Subject: Firm name – RFP title
RFP Title: Limited Repair Administration
RFP No. 274-HCD-FY27-2
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE
MAIL:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Annie Baumann-Mitchell
421 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1200
Raleigh, NC 27601
RFP No. 274-HCD-FY27-2
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.