Specifications include, but are not limited to: V. SCOPE OF WORK The successful proposer will provide the following services to the Housing Authority: A. Development Activities 1. Reviewing and assessing the Agency’s existing property portfolio and develop strategic plans for asset repositioning, modernization, dispositions, acquisitions and new development opportunities. 2. Providing recommendations for affordable housing development and preservation solutions. 3. Coordinating transactional tasks to include market research, project budgets, sources and uses, draw schedules, proformas and project schedules. 4. Assisting in the selection of members of development teams (i.e. general contractor, architects, etc.) in accordance with the Agency procurement policy. 5. Researching and providing advice on federal, state, and local funding for the expansion and preservation of affordable housing in Danbury, CT 6. Providing technical assistance with the preparation and review of funding applications, proposals, disposition applications, demolition applications, and related documents 7. Assist in negotiations with private developers, lenders and investors 8. Coordinating and/or participating in community planning sessions, public meetings, presentations 9. Conducting and participating in meetings with staff, government officials, community stakeholders and residents. 10. Assisting in developing and implementing relocation plans. 11. Coordinating the preparation and review of all necessary and required real estate documents such as financial transaction documents, easements, title, funding draws, development agreements, operation agreements and various agreements with/for consultants and/or contractor services. 12. Tracking progress of construction or rehabilitation of real estate properties and providing periodic progress report. 13. Preparing correspondence, technical, and status reports related to assigned projects. 14. Representing the Agency in negotiation of potential acquisition of real property. 15. Providing advice to leverage the Agency’s resources and protect Agency’s interests.
