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Request for Proposals: 2026 Affordable Rental Housing Project Utilizing HUD HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funding  (RFP-2026-788-HHH-RG)

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness (HHH) is inviting non-profit developers to submit proposals for the development of Affordable Rental Housing in Albuquerque.

1. LOCATION:

Based on the available sources of funding and City-owned real property provided under this RFP, the development of an Affordable Housing rental project must be located on approximately 1.72 acres of vacant land at 6600 Zuni Road SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108.  

The City of Albuquerque desires to provide available HOME-ARP funding and convey City-owned real property towards the development of multi-family, rental housing for persons that meet the definition of qualifying populations under its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The City estimates that between 40-100 units of rental housing for the qualifying populations will be produced with its HOME-ARP allocation.  

1. DEVELOPMENT:

HHH has allocated up to $6,611,427.00 of HOME-ARP grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, towards the new construction of multi-family rental housing within the Albuquerque city limits.  The 2026 HOME-ARP project, shall leverage the City’s contribution by maximizing the total units of housing to be developed for qualifying populations and households at/or below 50% AMI.  Additionally, the development must also meet the applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements of 24 CFR Part 92, related to the available HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, 2 CFR Part 200 related to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, 24 CFR Part 75 regarding HUD Section 3 requirements direct employment, training, and contracting opportunities to low-income individuals and the businesses that employ these persons within their community, and any other applicable requirements for federal awards. 

Additionally, all proposed projects must comply with the 2 CFR Part 184 related to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15, 2021, established a domestic content procurement preference for all Federal financial assistance obligated for infrastructure projects after May 14, 2022.   The domestic content procurement preference requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in covered infrastructure projects are produced in the United States.

All housing units which utilize HOME funding and are designated as “affordable” must also comply with the HOME-ARP HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits.

Proposed affordable housing development projects need to demonstrate the capacity to obtain additional project financing from other federal or state programs, private bank loans, etc. 

1. ELIGIBLE RESPONSE ENTITIES

Nonprofit organizations or governmental entities, along with their development team, such as for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships which have demonstrated capability in providing the services for which they are applying are eligible to respond as Applicants to this RFP.  Lead applicant organizations must be duly registered and in good standing with the State of New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and must either be a governmental entity or have not-for-profit status under 501(c)(3) or equivalent non-profit status provided under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code.  In addition, non-profits must submit documentation to be certified by HHH as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) or an Affordable Housing Development Organization (AHDO), as part of project application (Appendix D).

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

At minimum, the selected 2026 HOME-ARP Project shall:

• Develop an Affordable Rental Housing project located at 6600 Zuni Road SE for qualifying populations that complies with the regulatory requirements of HUD HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan grant funding including but not limited to: Provide affordable housing units that meet current HOME Rent Limits to income-eligible households and in accordance with HUD Income Limits, as published by HUD.
• The qualifying polulations are priority need identified in the City’s HOME-ARP plan to provide safe, quality rental housing that is affordable to households at or below 50% AMI and that is accompanied by supportive services. However, not more than 30 percent of the total number of rental units assisted with HOME-ARP funds in a project may be restricted for low-income households (non-qualifying populations). Therefore, a minimum of seventy percent of the total units must be restricted for qualifying populations.
• Comply with all applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: 24 CFR Part 92; 2 CFR Part 200; 24 CFR Part 75; 2 CFR 184; The Administrative Requirements for Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque; Social Services Contracts Procurement Rules and Regulations; Conform to the City’s zoning requirements per its Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) and the drainage requirements for developing Affordable Housing parcel, exclusive of any other adjacent parcel; Any applicable Federal or State statutory and/or regulatory requirements; and
• Respond to the RFP by the stated deadline, by submission of the Project Application (Appendix A), HOME Multi-Family Underwriting Template (Appendix B), Ranking Matrix assessment tool (Appendix C), CHDO/AHDO Application (Appendix D), Supporting Documentation (Appendix E), and HOME Cost Allocation Tool (Appendix F) to demonstrate how the proposed project’s unit-mix, overall design, and amenities respond to the needs of the income-eligible populations.
• Demonstrate the capacity of the Development Team to obtain all necessary project financing to implement a plan to administer the project, which will meet the required HUD HOME Affordability Period.
• Demonstrate how the proposed project fits within the overall programing priorities of the Department’s 2025 Allocation Plan for HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan Funds, 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Action Plan.
• Meet the Threshold Criteria and Scored Criteria stipulated in the RFP

1. SELECTION PROCESS:

Project selection will involve the following process:

• Qualification of applicants as CHDO or AHDO or governmental entity;
• Qualification of project and Review and scoring of Project Proposals by Ad Hoc committee resulting in a recommendation of award;
• Review of Ad Hoc recommendation by HHH Director and Administration;
• Final approval of the Recommendation of Award by City Council.

1. SELECTION CRITERIA:

The City’s Ad Hoc committee will review and score all projects received by the deadline that meet threshold criteria. The project with the highest overall score will receive a recommendation of funding award.

HHH staff and the City’s Ad Hoc Committee will use the following appendices to evaluate the proposed projects and determine if each proposal meets the intent of the RFP:

• Project’s ability to meet the affordable housing needs of low-income residents in Albuquerque in accordance with the City’s 2025 Allocation Plan for HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan Funds, 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, 2026 Action Plan, and 2025 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AFFORDABLE RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Request for Proposals (RFP-2026-788-HHH-RG), based on the information provided in the RFP Appendix A – Rental Development Project Application; and

• Financial Feasibility of the Project, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix B - Multi-Family Underwriting Template; and
• Highest Overall Project Score, as assessed by City Ad Hoc committee in Appendix C -  Project Ranking Matrix; and
• Developer’s Capacity, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix D – CHDO/AHDO Application; and
• Supporting documentation, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix E – Supporting Documentation; and
• Evidence of requested funding complies with HOME Cost Allocation requirements by the information provided in Appendix F – HOME Cost Allocation Tool.

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

The RFP containing all information and instructions to Developers, copies of planning documents relevant to this Request for Proposals, and the forms required to be filled out and submitted as part of the proposal will be available on or before July 1, 2026. 

An optional Pre-Proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm local time, virtually via Zoom through the following link https://cabq.zoom.us/j/87505882684
Meeting ID: 875 0588 2684 or by dialing: +16694449171,,87505882684# US

Submission of Proposals:  The Offeror’s Proposal must be submitted electronically through the eProcurement system pursuant to the following requirements: Complete Proposal including all forms, attachments, exhibits, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, etc. using the eProcurement System at: https://cabq.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. 

Proposals must be received by the City’s eProcurement system no later than 4:00 pm local time on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 

HHH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS AND TO END THE SELECTION PROCESS AT ITS DISCRETION.

Request for Proposals: 2026 Affordable Rental Housing Project Utilizing Workforce Housing Trust Funds (RFP-2026-789-HHH-RG)

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Health, Housing & Homelessness (HHH) is inviting non-profit developers to submit proposals for the development of Affordable Rental Housing in Albuquerque.

1. LOCATION:

Based on the available sources of funding, the development of such an Affordable Housing project must be located within the Albuquerque city limits and conform to areas and criteria stipulated in the City’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City of Albuquerque desires to provide gap funding towards the new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, and/or preservation of multi-family, rental housing for persons at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.

1. DEVELOPMENT:

HHH will allocate between $9,250,000 and $12,500,000 of local 2025 General Obligation Bond funds approved for the Workforce Housing Trust Fund and an additional Affordable Housing appropriation under Council Resolution R-25-206, towards the new construction or acquisition/rehabilitation and/or preservation of multiple affordable mixed-income, multi-family rental housing developments.  HHH intends to divide the award of funding among two (2) to three (3) development projects responding to this RFP, thereby leveraging City resources and maximizing the number of affordable units to increase the City’s housing stock.  Offerors should request funds accordingly. Any development shall leverage the City’s contribution in accordance with the City’s Workforce Housing Ordinance, funding no more than 20% of the Total Development Cost of any one project, and provide that a minimum of 30% of all units are affordable to households at/or below 80% AMI.  Proposed affordable housing development projects need to demonstrate the capacity to obtain additional project financing from available sources such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, other HUD Programs, bank loans, etc.     

1. ELIGIBLE RESPONSE ENTITIES

Non-profit organizations or governmental entities, along with their development team, such as for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships which have demonstrated capability in providing the services for which they are applying are eligible to respond as Applicants to this RFP.  Lead applicant organizations must be duly registered and in good standing with the State of New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and must either be a governmental entity or have not-for-profit status under 501(c)(3) or equivalent non-profit status provided under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code and which has demonstrated capability in providing the services for which it is applying is an eligible responder for award of a contract pursuant to this RFP. Basic eligibility requirements are identified in the Administrative Requirements for Social Services Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque  (Administrative Requirements), §10(A)(1).

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

At minimum, the selected WORKFORCE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT Project(s) shall:

• Develop an Affordable Rental Housing project for low- to moderate-income populations that complies with the regulatory requirements of City Workforce Housing Trust Funding including but not limited to: Make at least 30% of all units affordable to households at or below 80% AMI; and Leverage WHTF funds with other non-City funds at a 4:1 ratio; and Comply with all applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: City’s Workforce Housing Opportunity Act Ordinance; Affordable Housing Opportunity Ordinance; The Administrative Requirements for Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque; Social Services Contracts Procurement Rules and Regulations; Conform to the City’s zoning requirements per its Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) and the drainage requirements for developing Affordable Housing parcel, exclusive of any other adjacent parcel; Any applicable Federal or State statutory and/or regulatory requirements.

• Obtain additional project financing from other federal or state programs, private bank loans, etc.
• Implement a plan to administer the project which will meet the required 99-year + 99-year Affordability Period.
• Meet the Threshold Criteria and Scored Criteria stipulated in the RFP.

1. SELECTION PROCESS:

Developer selection will involve the following process:

• Qualification of applicants as CHDO or AHDO or governmental entity;
• Qualification of project and Review and scoring of Project Proposals by Ad Hoc committee resulting in a recommendation of award;
• Review of Ad Hoc recommendation by HHH Director and Administration;
• Final approval of the Recommendation of Award by City Council.

1. SELECTION CRITERIA:

The City’s Ad Hoc committee will review and score all projects received by the deadline that meet threshold criteria. The project with the highest overall score will receive a recommendation of funding award. Depending on the funding levels requested, multiple projects may be selected. Any resources not allocated under this RFP may be rolled over into future RFPs.

HHH staff and the City’s Ad Hoc Committee will use the following appendices to evaluate the proposed projects and determine if each proposal meets the intent of the RFP:

• Project Application (Appendix A); and
• Multifamily Underwriting Template (Appendix B); and
• Project Scoring Matrix (Appendix C); and
• Supporting Documentation (Appendix D).

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

An optional Pre-Proposal conference will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00 am local time, virtually via Zoom through the following link (https://cabq.zoom.us/j/89211158453) or by dialing: +12532158782,,89211158453#

The RFP containing all information and instructions to Developers, copies of planning documents relevant to this Request for Proposals, and the forms required to be filled out and submitted as part of the proposal will be available on or before July 6, 2026.   

Submission of Proposals:  The Offeror’s Proposal must be submitted electronically through the eProcurement system pursuant to the following requirements: Complete Proposal including all forms, attachments, exhibits, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, etc. using the eProcurement System at: https://cabq.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. 

Proposals must be received by the City’s eProcurement system no later than 4:00 pm local time on Friday, September 4, 2026. 

HHH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS AND TO END THE SELECTION PROCESS AT ITS DISCRETION.

 Request for Proposals: 2026 Affordable Rental Housing Project Utilizing HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Funding (RFP-2026-790-HHH-RG)

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness (HHH) is inviting non-profit developers to submit proposals for the development of Affordable Rental Housing in Albuquerque.

1. LOCATION:

Based on the available sources of funding, the development of such an Affordable Housing project must be located within the Albuquerque city limits and conform to areas and criteria stipulated in the City’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City of Albuquerque desires to provide gap funding towards the new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, and/or preservation of multi-family, rental housing for persons at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.

1. DEVELOPMENT:

HHH has allocated up to $2,320,285.79 of HOME Investment Partnerships grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (including $292,732.11 of CHDO Housing Development set-aside funds), towards the new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, and/or preservation of multi-family rental housing within the Albuquerque city limits.   The 2026 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS project, shall leverage the City’s contribution by maximizing the total units of housing to be developed, and providing housing units are affordable to households at/or below 80% AMI.  Additionally, the development must also meet the applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements of 24 CFR Part 92, related to the available HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, 2 CFR Part 200 related to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, 24 CFR Part 75 regarding HUD Section 3 requirements direct employment, training, and contracting opportunities to low-income individuals and the businesses that employ these persons within their community, and any other applicable requirements for federal awards. 

Additionally, all proposed projects must comply with the 2 CFR Part 184 related to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15, 2021, established a domestic content procurement preference for all Federal financial assistance obligated for infrastructure projects after May 14, 2022.   The domestic content procurement preference requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in covered infrastructure projects are produced in the United States.

All housing units which utilize HOME funding and are designated as “affordable” to households at or below 80% AMI, must also comply with the HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits.

Proposed affordable housing development projects need to demonstrate the capacity to obtain additional project financing from other federal or state programs, private bank loans, etc. 

1. ELIGIBLE RESPONSE ENTITIES

Non-profit organizations or governmental entities, along with their development team, such as for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships which have demonstrated capability in providing the services for which they are applying are eligible to respond as Applicants to this RFP.  Lead applicant organizations must be duly registered and in good standing with the State of New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and must either be a governmental entity or have not-for-profit status under 501(c)(3) or equivalent non-profit status provided under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code and which has demonstrated capability in providing the services for which it is applying is an eligible responder for award of a contract pursuant to this RFP. Basic eligibility requirements are identified in the Administrative Requirements for Social Services Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque (Administrative Requirements), §10(A)(1).  In addition, non-profits must submit documentation to be certified by HHH as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) or an Affordable Housing Development Organization (AHDO), as part of project application (Appendix D).

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

At minimum, the selected 2026 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS Project shall:

• Develop an Affordable Rental Housing project for low- to moderate-income populations that complies with the regulatory requirements of HUD HOME Investment Partnerships grant funding including but not limited to: Provide affordable housing units that meet current HOME Rent Limits to income-eligible households and in accordance with HUD Income Limits, as published by HUD.
• Comply with all applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: 24 CFR Part 92; 2 CFR Part 200; 24 CFR Part 75; 2 CFR 184; The Administrative Requirements for Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque; Social Services Contracts Procurement Rules and Regulations; Conform to the City’s zoning requirements per its Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) and the drainage requirements for developing Affordable Housing parcel, exclusive of any other adjacent parcel; Any applicable Federal or State statutory and/or regulatory requirements; and
• Respond to the RFP by the stated deadline, by submission of the Project Application (Appendix A), HOME Multi-Family Underwriting Template (Appendix B), Ranking Matrix assessment tool (Appendix C), CHDO/AHDO Application (Appendix D), Supporting Documentation (Appendix E), and HOME Cost Allocation Tool (Appendix F) to demonstrate how the proposed project’s unit-mix, overall design, and amenities respond to the needs of the income-eligible populations.
• Demonstrate the capacity of the Development Team to obtain all necessary project financing to implement a plan to administer the project, which will meet the required HUD HOME Affordability Period.
• Demonstrate how the proposed project fits within the overall programing priorities of the Department’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Action Plan.

• Meet the Threshold Criteria and Scored Criteria stipulated in the RFP.

1. SELECTION PROCESS:

Developer selection will involve the following process:

 

• Qualification of applicants as CHDO or AHDO or governmental entity;
• Qualification of project and Review and scoring of Project Proposals by Ad Hoc committee resulting in a recommendation of award;
• Review of Ad Hoc recommendation by HHH Director and Administration;
• Final approval of the Recommendation of Award by City Council.

1. SELECTION CRITERIA:

The City’s Ad Hoc committee will review and score all projects received by the deadline that meet threshold criteria. The project with the highest overall score will receive a recommendation of funding award. Depending on the funding levels requested, multiple projects may be selected. Any funding not allocated under this RFP may be rolled over into future RFPs.

HHH staff and the City’s Ad Hoc Committee will use the following appendices to evaluate the proposed projects and determine if each proposal meets the intent of the RFP:

• Project’s ability to meet the affordable housing needs of low-income residents in Albuquerque in accordance with the City’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, 2026 Action Plan, and 2026 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AFFORDABLE RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Request for Proposals (RFP-2026-790-HHH-RG), based on the information provided in the RFP Appendix A – Rental Development Project Application; and

• Financial Feasibility of the Project, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix B - Multi-Family Underwriting Template; and
• Highest Overall Project Score, as assessed by City Ad Hoc committee in Appendix C -  Project Ranking Matrix; and
• Developer’s Capacity, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix D – CHDO/AHDO Application; and
• Supporting documentation, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix E – Supporting Documentation; and
• Evidence of requested funding complies with HOME Cost Allocation requirements by the information provided in Appendix F – HOME Cost Allocation Tool.

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

An optional Pre-Proposal conference will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00 am local time, virtually via Zoom through the following link https://cabq.zoom.us/j/87894310472  or by dialing: +16699006833,,87894310472#

The RFP containing all information and instructions to Developers, copies of planning documents relevant to this Request for Proposals, and the forms required to be filled out and submitted as part of the proposal will be available on or before July 6, 2026. 

Submission of Proposals:  The Offeror’s Proposal must be submitted electronically through the eProcurement system pursuant to the following requirements: Complete Proposal including all forms, attachments, exhibits, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, etc. using the eProcurement System at: https://cabq.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. 

Proposals must be received by the City’s eProcurement system no later than 4:00 pm local time on Friday, September 4, 2026. 

HHH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS AND TO END THE SELECTION PROCESS AT ITS DISCRETION.

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