Lowell Housing Authority Property Condition Assessments RFQ 2026-2
Lowell Housing AuthorityLocal Housing Authority · Lowell, MA- Due
- Mar 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 20, 2026
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) is soliciting qualifications from firms to perform physical condition assessments for four public housing developments within its portfolio. The project aims to assess the viability of converting these developments to the Section 8 funding platform using Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Section 18 demolition/disposition, or RAD/Section 18 blending. Required services include HUD-compliant RAD 20-year Capital Needs Assessments (CNAs) and HUD-compliant Section 18 Obsolescence Physical Needs Assessments (PNAs). These assessments will support LHA's portfolio repositioning efforts. Submissions for RFQ 2026-2 are due by March 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
HUD-compliant RAD 20-year Capital Needs Assessments (CNAs), HUD-compliant Section 18 Obsolescence Physical Needs Assessments (PNAs)
SUMMARY
The Lowell Housing Authority (LHA) is soliciting qualifications from firms to perform physical condition assessments for four public housing developments within its portfolio.
The project aims to assess the viability of converting these developments to the Section 8 funding platform using Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Section 18 demolition/disposition, or RAD/Section 18 blending. Required services include HUD-compliant RAD 20-year Capital Needs Assessments (CNAs) and HUD-compliant Section 18 Obsolescence Physical Needs Assessments (PNAs). These assessments will support LHA's portfolio repositioning efforts. Submissions for RFQ 2026-2 are due by March 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
HUD-compliant RAD 20-year Capital Needs Assessments (CNAs), HUD-compliant Section 18 Obsolescence Physical Needs Assessments (PNAs)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://www.lhma.org/DocumentCenter/View/1169
- Scope location
- Lowell, MA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from Lowell Housing Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 16, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Lowell Housing Authority in MA, 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 RFQ 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 are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: HUD-compliant RAD 20-year Capital Needs Assessments (CNAs), HUD-compliant Section 18 Obsolescence Physical Needs Assessments (PNAs). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Lowell Housing Authority?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: https://www.lhma.org/DocumentCenter/View/1169. Review the full document from Lowell Housing Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lowell, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.