City & County of Honolulu - Allocation of Private Activity Bond Cap - RFP-PAB-001 (2026)
city and county of HonoluluLocal Housing Authority · Honolulu, HI- Due
- Dec 21, 2026
- 48 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Department Of Housing And Land Management
- (808) 768-4277
The 30-second brief
The City and County of Honolulu Department of Housing and Land Management is issuing Request for Proposals RFP-PAB-001 for the allocation of up to $127,000,000 in Private Activity Bond (PAB) volume cap. The program targets the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing multifamily rental housing projects located in Oahu, HI, to preserve and provide affordable housing. Eligible projects must consist of four or more residential units, comply with Section 142(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, and demonstrate the ability to complete bond issuance, acquisition closing, and financing closing no later than December 31, 2027. Proposals are due by December 21, 2026, at 10:00 am HST, with written questions due by November 9, 2026. Submissions must include a non-refundable application fee of $5,000, a Capital Needs Assessment, self-scoring worksheets, and comprehensive financial and development attachments.
Category 1: Public Land / Public Control / City Participation (10 points), Category 2: TOD / Location Priority (10 points), Category 3: Acquisition, Bond, and Closing Readiness (30 points), Category 4: Financing Plan / Bond Feasibility (14 points), Category 5: PAB Efficiency Metric (2 points), Category 6: Affordability / Housing Impact (5 points), Bonus Points (5 points)
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Summary
The City and County of Honolulu Department of Housing and Land Management is issuing Request for Proposals RFP-PAB-001 for the allocation of up to $127,000,000 in Private Activity Bond (PAB) volume cap.
The program targets the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing multifamily rental housing projects located in Oahu, HI, to preserve and provide affordable housing. Eligible projects must consist of four or more residential units, comply with Section 142(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, and demonstrate the ability to complete bond issuance, acquisition closing, and financing closing no later than December 31, 2027. Proposals are due by December 21, 2026, at 10:00 am HST, with written questions due by November 9, 2026. Submissions must include a non-refundable application fee of $5,000, a Capital Needs Assessment, self-scoring worksheets, and comprehensive financial and development attachments.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Category 1: Public Land / Public Control / City Participation (10 points), Category 2: TOD / Location Priority (10 points), Category 3: Acquisition, Bond, and Closing Readiness (30 points), Category 4: Financing Plan / Bond Feasibility (14 points), Category 5: PAB Efficiency Metric (2 points), Category 6: Affordability / Housing Impact (5 points), Bonus Points (5 points)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Application Form (Attachment A)
- Disclosure of Principals (Attachment B)
- Unit Rents and Mix (Attachment C)
- PAB Project Resources and Summary (Attachment D)
- Self-Scoring Form (Attachment E)
- Capital Needs Assessment
- Non-refundable Application Fee of $5
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- Submit to
- Department of Housing and Land Management, 650 South King Street, 3rd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Scope location
- Oahu, HI
- Reported agency
- City & County of Honolulu
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from city and county of Honolulu?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 21, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Department of Housing and Land Management, 650 South King Street, 3rd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. For questions, contact Department Of Housing And Land Management.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including city and county of Honolulu in HI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Department Of Housing And Land Management at (808) 768-4277. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Category 1: Public Land / Public Control / City Participation (10 points), Category 2: TOD / Location Priority (10 points), Category 3: Acquisition, Bond, and Closing Readiness (30 points), Category 4..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from city and county of Honolulu?
All active and historical solicitations from city and county of Honolulu are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, city and county of Honolulu regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 21, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Application Form (Attachment A), Disclosure of Principals (Attachment B), Unit Rents and Mix (Attachment C), PAB Project Resources and Summary (Attachment D), Self-Scoring Form (Attachment E), Capital. Review the full document from city and county of Honolulu for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oahu, HI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.