Contracting Opportunities & Section 3
Current Contracting Opportunities
Request for Proposal - Utility Allowance
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud MN is seeking a qualified firm or individual to perform a Utility Allowance Study. This study is necessary to determine appropriate allowances in the Public Housing Program (291 units) and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (1022 vouchers). This service needs to be current with applicable federal and state statutes including, but not limited to, the governing rules, orders, directives and regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Interested parties will be required to submit a proposal which demonstrates experience in this area including a fee schedule and time for completion to:
Louise Reis, Executive Director
lreis@stcloudhra.com
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud MN
1225 W. St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Proposals must be submitted by 3:00 pm on July 1, 2025.
Proposals may be hand delivered, sent by courier (Fed Ex, UPS, Post Office) or emailed.
Questions can be sent by email to lreis@stcloudhra.com.
General Contracting - Building of New Single-Family Residential Home Invitation for Bid 2025
Site Address: 152 19th Ave N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud, MN (HRA) is accepting sealed bids from qualified individuals or firms to provide general contracting – building services for new single – family residential home to be built at 152 19th Ave. N. St. Cloud, MN 56303. Bids will be received by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud, MN, 1225 W St. Germain, St. Cloud, MN 56301 until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened. Provide complete price (including all labor and materials) for the project. The HRA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. In addition, the owner reserves the right to reject select components of the bids and/or accept select components of the bids. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements of the invitation for bid. The bidder may be asked to provide proof of experience, sufficient technical and financial capacity, and trade references upon request. The successful bidder will enter into a formal contract. MUST USE HRA BID FORM, but encouraged to include bid breakdown on additional document.
The bidder shall be held to have examined the premises and site and specifications and to have satisfied themselves as to the condition of the premises, obstructions, the actual levels and other factors necessary for carrying out the work before the delivery of their bid. The bidders shall also acquaint themselves with the character and extent of the Owner’s operations in the area of the work, so that they may plan their services accordingly. No allowances or extra payment will be made to a contractor for or on account of costs or expenses occasioned by failure to comply with the provisions of this paragraph or by reason of error or oversight on the part of the bidder or on account of interference by the Owner’s or other Contractor’s activities. It shall be expressly understood that the Owner’s operations will take precedence over any other activity.
It is the intent of the HRA that the proposed agreement be commenced as soon as possible & work to be started fall of 2025 & substantially completed by spring of 2026. The HRA reserves the right to reject any and all qualifications submitted and to waive any informality in submittals received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the interest of the HRA.
Questions related to this bid or information on bid submission should be directed in writing to address below or by email to:
Paul Soenneker, Project Manager at psoenneker@stcloudhra.com
Bid Submission Date:
Bids must be received no later than 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Bid Submission:
Please provide Sealed Bid to:
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of St. Cloud, MN
Attention: Paul Soenneker
1225 W. Saint Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Project-Based Vouchers
In accordance with its Annual PHA Plan, the St. Cloud HRA is accepting proposals for Project Based Vouchers from qualified developments. The St. Cloud HRA invites interested owners to apply for Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) by submitting an application no later than 1:00pm CST on May 22, 2025. Application must be emailed in PDF format to lreis@stcloudhra.com Subject: PBV Proposal Project Name
The minimum request that will be considered is for 5 PBVs and the maximum request is for 8 PBVs. Requests for fewer than 5 PBVs will not be considered. Proposals that are incomplete or received after the submission deadline will not be considered or reviewed. Paper proposals will not be accepted.
Applications for the St. Cloud HRA's PBV program are available online at www.stcloudhra.com
The St. Cloud HRA will conduct a review of all applications received by the deadline. Applications will be evaluated by a selection panel who will review, evaluate, rank, and select the applications according to the information submitted with the application. Applications received after the deadline will have to reapply in the St. Cloud HRA's future rounds. Incomplete applications will be returned to applicants with noted deficiencies and can be reconsidered during a future round's resubmission date.
All questions regarding this RFP and the application must be directed to lreis@stcloudhra.com. Questions must be received by 12:00pm CST on May 21, 2025.
How do I contact the St. Cloud HRA ?
The general dial phone number for the St. Cloud HRA is 320-252-0880. You can also find a directory of staff email addresses, fax and phone numbers under "Contact" at the top of our website.
How do I submit a question ?
You can contact the person that is responsible for the RFP or submit a general question in the form below.
Section 3
Section 3 Preference
The Section 3 program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent possible, provide job training, employment, and contract opportunities for low- or very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods. Section 3 ensures that HUD-funded jobs, training, and contracts are provided to low-and very low-income residents of the community where the funds are spent, and to businesses that are owned by, or employ, such services. As a recipient of Section 3 HUD-funded Public and Indian Housing assistance it is the obligation of the St. Cloud HRA to ensure that contractors and subcontractors understand and comply with the goals of Section 3 whenever possible and contracts are awarded priority to Section 3 certified businesses. In order to comply with HUD regulations, it is your responsibility to SELF-CERTIFY your business annually on the Section 3 Business Registry. Questions, please contact Paul Soenneker at psoenneker@stcloudhra.com .
To search the database for self-certified Section 3 businesses, register your business for inclusion, or for more information on the Business Registry, please visit HUD.GOV. Section 3 Certification Questionaire. Please mail or drop off this form so the St. Cloud HRA is aware you are registered as a Section 3 businessand to be included on bid lists. Section 3 Income Levels.
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