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CITY OF SANTA ANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (RFP) I. INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Ana is soliciting proposals fort he development of affordable housing projects from developers who are experienced, very knowledgeable of HUD programs and its requirements, financially creative and capable of developing, managing and maintaining high quality affordable housing. The City may only accept proposals for the Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Existing Residential Rental Projects. Any additional financing for a project must be secured prior to July 31 2016 in order to be eligible for an award of funds. The maximum funding available will be as follows: - $1,199,869 in HOME Program funds that must be committed by July 31, 2016 - $161,007 in HOME Programs funds for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) only - 50 Project -Based Vouchers from the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana for homeless individuals or families The financial data provided in this RFP is not guaranteed, and the availability of such funds is subject to change at any time. The City of Santa Ana makes no guarantee of the availability of funding for any particular applicant or project. The availability of 50 project -based vouchers is contingent upon proposals awarded under RFP # 15- 129 for 100 units of Permanent Supportive Housing. The Housing Authority also understands that a project where 100% of the units designated for homeless individuals or families could be one of many ways to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. As a result, the Housing Authority is willing to consider proposals for project -based vouchers wherein at least 50% of the project -based units are for homeless individuals or families and the remaining project -based units may be for individuals or families earning less than 30% Area Median Income. The submission of a proposal in response to this RFP does not commit the City to providing any funding to a proposed project. The City reserves the right to determine at its sole discretion how to disburse available funds, if at all. II. SCOPE OF WORK /SERVICES The Scope of Work will include any and all work efforts related to the Affordable Housing Development per EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES. The Developer shall be an independent developer capable of providing experienced, knowledgeable and professional staff. The Developer shall be responsive and maintain excellent working relationships with city residents, businesses, government officials and City staff. The Developer shall provide adequate staffing levels at all times and adhere to established schedules. The Developer shall be knowledgeable of and comply with federal, state and local laws, including the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the federal HOME Investment Partnership Act Program as it applies to their proposal. City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development Page 4 19E -6