Bernalillo County Development Partner on a Rolling Submission Basis (Round 2)

Bernalillo County is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify experienced real estate developers (“Developers”) with demonstrated expertise in housing and mixed-use development to enter co-development partnerships with the County. Projects may include, but are not limited to, land acquisition, affordable housing development, mixed-use development, and adaptive reuse of existing properties.

This RFQ is primarily intended to support the acquisition, financing, and development of new affordable housing within Bernalillo County; however, qualifications for the rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing may also be considered. All proposed projects must include an affordable housing unit matrix describing number and income level of households served with incomes at or below 120 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) and must be located within Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

The selected Developer will be required to enter into a Joint Development Agreement or similar contractual instrument establishing project scope, roles and responsibilities, fees, terms, and other conditions governing the partnership.

The selected Developer will be expected to provide the expertise, capacity, and resources necessary to plan, finance, entitle, design, construct, and operate affordable housing and/or mixed-use real estate developments within Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The Developer may perform these services directly or through qualified third-party providers, consultants, and vendors, subject to County approval. The Developer will work collaboratively with Bernalillo County as a co-development partner pursuant to an executed Joint Development Agreement or similar contractual instrument.

Developer responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Site Identification, Planning, and Control. Identify suitable development sites; negotiate with property owners; coordinate acquisition, leasing, or site control; and prepare site plans, phasing strategies, and parking and operational continuity plans.
• Market Analysis and Feasibility. Prepare and/or procure market studies, feasibility analyses, appraisals, development pro formas, and detailed cost estimates to assess project viability.
• Entitlements and Permitting. Obtain all required zoning approvals, land use entitlements, and permits from local, state, and federal agencies.
• Environmental Review and Remediation. Coordinate all required environmental review processes and obtain necessary environmental clearances; complete any required abatement or remediation activities.
• Conceptual Planning and Project Design. Lead or coordinate project design efforts, including preparation of conceptual plans, building plans, specifications, and construction documents, either directly or through third parties.
• Consultant and Contractor Procurement. Select, procure, and manage architects, engineers, contractors, accountants, and other consultants in accordance with the Joint Development Agreement and applicable County procurement requirements.
• Financial Planning and Structuring. Secure sufficient public and private financing and funding, which may include Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocations, private equity, tax-exempt bonds, conventional and government-insured mortgages, construction loans, bridge loans, and federal, state, or local grants and loans.
• Syndication and Ownership Structure. Coordinate LIHTC syndication and assist in the formation and organization of the project ownership entity, when applicable.
• Construction Oversight and Project Management. Provide oversight of construction activities, including preparation and monitoring of schedules and draws, compliance with prevailing wage and labor requirements, review of contractor requests for information, approval of change orders, and release of funds.
• Property Management and Long-Term Compliance. Prepare and implement a property management plan and ensure ongoing compliance with affordability restrictions and program requirements.
• Compliance With Laws and Agreements. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HUD and Moving to Work (MTW) requirements, the New Mexico Procurement Code, Bernalillo County ordinances, and all executed contracts and agreements.

**Submission of Qualifications** – All Offeror qualifications must be received for review and evaluation, no later than **4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time/Daylight Time on November 17, 2026**. Submit your complete qualifications including all forms, attachments, exhibits, Technical Qualifications, etc. using the eProcurement System at https://bernco.bonfirehub.com/login.

Each file uploaded to the eProcurement System shall be in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) searchable PDF format unless otherwise indicated. The length of the Qualifications shall be limited to a maximum of four hundred (400) pages (printed sheet faces) of text and/or graphic material. Offerors may submit only one (1) response.

**Required** forms: *Submittal Letter Form*, *Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form*, *Unfair Business Practices Disclosure Form* and *Pay Equity Reporting Form*.

**Evaluation:** A maximum total of 100 points is possible in scoring each qualifications for the evaluation.

• Development Team Experience and Past Performance (Maximum Points: 30)
• Development Concept and Partnership Approach (Maximum Points: 25)
• Financial Capacity, Ownership Structure, and Risk Allocation (Maximum Points: 25)
• Legal Standing, Compliance, and Readiness to Contract (Maximum Points: 20)

The County may close and reopen this RFQ periodically, as determined necessary, to allow additional Developers the opportunity to submit qualifications and to expand the pool of qualified Developers.