Keene Housing - Independent Audit Services for LIHTC Properties - RFP KH-2026-16 (2026)
Keene HousingLocal Housing Authority · Keene, NH- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Brian W. Scott
The 30-second brief
Keene Housing requests proposals from qualified independent Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to provide annual financial statement audit services for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and ownership entities, including USDA Rural Development reporting for Evergreen Knoll LP. The engagement covers affordable housing properties totaling over 650 units across entities such as Stone Arch Village, Brookbend West, West Swanzey, Roosevelt West, CST Housing, and Brookbend East. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, with questions due November 12, 2026. The initial contract term is three years with one two-year renewal option. Evaluation criteria emphasize experience auditing Northern New England LIHTC properties, project approach and quality of service, proposed compensation, and portfolio understanding.
Annual financial statement audit services, Optional LIHTC compliance procedures, Additional regulatory audits, Tax-credit-related filings, Management letters
Experience (40 points), Approach to the Project and Quality of Service (35 points), Price (20 points), Demonstrated understanding of Keene Housing's LIHTC portfolio (5 points)
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Summary
Keene Housing requests proposals from qualified independent Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to provide annual financial statement audit services for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and ownership entities, including USDA Rural Development reporting for Evergreen Knoll LP. The engagement covers affordable housing properties totaling over 650 units across entities such as Stone Arch Village, Brookbend West, West Swanzey, Roosevelt West, CST Housing, and Brookbend East.
Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, with questions due November 12, 2026. The initial contract term is three years with one two-year renewal option. Evaluation criteria emphasize experience auditing Northern New England LIHTC properties, project approach and quality of service, proposed compensation, and portfolio understanding.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Annual financial statement audit services
- Optional LIHTC compliance procedures
- Additional regulatory audits
- Tax-credit-related filings
- Management letters
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- General Liability insurance
- Errors and Omission insurance
- Worker's compensation insurance
- Peer review report
- Fee summary
- Proposer certification
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Keene, NH
- Projected sq ft
- 650 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Keene Housing?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brian W. Scott.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Keene Housing in NH, 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 Brian W. Scott. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Annual financial statement audit services, Optional LIHTC compliance procedures, Additional regulatory audits, Tax-credit-related filings, Management letters. 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: "Experience (40 points), Approach to the Project and Quality of Service (35 points), Price (20 points), Demonstrated understanding of Keene Housing's LIHTC portfolio (5 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Keene Housing?
All active and historical solicitations from Keene Housing are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Keene Housing regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 20, 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: General Liability insurance, Errors and Omission insurance, worker's compensation insurance, peer review report, fee summary, proposer certification. Review the full document from Keene Housing for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Keene, NH. The total projected area is 650 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
