Howard County Housing Commission Fee Accounting Services RFP No. 02-06-2026
Howard county Housing CommissionLocal Housing Authority · Columbia, MD- Due
- Feb 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
The Howard County Housing Commission (HCHC) is soliciting proposals for Fee Accounting Services under RFP No. 02-06-2026. This is the first time HCHC is outsourcing this service, which was previously managed by internal staff. The selected contractor will provide staff augmentation for approximately 5 properties (around 450 units) managed by third-party companies. Key tasks include monthly property reporting, account mapping, journal entry preparation and posting directly into Yardi Voyager 7S, and reconciliations. The Commission expects a turnaround time of 5 business days for mapping and reconciliation upon receipt of monthly financial packages (typically received on the 15th). Evaluation criteria include firm and personnel qualifications (25 points each), adequacy of resources (15 points), EBO status (5 points), proposal completeness (10 points), and price (20 points). The engagement is expected to begin in August 2026.
Property reports, Journal entries, Account mapping, Reconciliations, Financial statement analyses
Firm qualifications (25), personnel qualifications (25), adequacy of resources (15), EBO (5), completeness of proposal (10), price (20)
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Summary
The Howard County Housing Commission (HCHC) is soliciting proposals for Fee Accounting Services under RFP No. 02-06-2026.
This is the first time HCHC is outsourcing this service, which was previously managed by internal staff. The selected contractor will provide staff augmentation for approximately 5 properties (around 450 units) managed by third-party companies. Key tasks include monthly property reporting, account mapping, journal entry preparation and posting directly into Yardi Voyager 7S, and reconciliations. The Commission expects a turnaround time of 5 business days for mapping and reconciliation upon receipt of monthly financial packages (typically received on the 15th). Evaluation criteria include firm and personnel qualifications (25 points each), adequacy of resources (15 points), EBO status (5 points), proposal completeness (10 points), and price (20 points). The engagement is expected to begin in August 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Property reports
- Journal entries
- Account mapping
- Reconciliations
- Financial statement analyses
REQUIRED STAFFING
staff at various levels, staff to attend meetings
- Scope location
- Columbia, MD
- Reported agency
- Howard County Housing Commission
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Howard county Housing Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Howard county Housing Commission in MD, 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.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: staff at various levels, staff to attend meetings. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Property reports, Journal entries, Account mapping, Reconciliations, Financial statement analyses. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Firm qualifications (25), personnel qualifications (25), adequacy of resources (15), EBO (5), completeness of proposal (10), price (20)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Howard county Housing Commission?
All active and historical solicitations from Howard county Housing Commission are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Howard county Housing Commission regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Howard county Housing Commission for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbia, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
