Affordable Housing Development and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Consulting Services

The St. Louis County government authority seeks professional consulting and development services to support affordable housing initiatives utilizing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The agency intends to establish a pre-qualified pool of consultants and development partners to provide flexibility in assigning specific projects through future task orders or development agreements. This initiative addresses the need for technical expertise in financial modeling, application preparation, and the complex structuring of affordable housing developments. The scope of work includes project feasibility assessments, development team coordination, and comprehensive LIHTC application preparation. Selected firms will manage development structuring, negotiate equity investments, and secure project financing. The agency also requires co-developer support covering predevelopment, construction oversight, financial closing, and post-construction lease-up activities. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in providing development guarantees and managing risk-sharing arrangements. The project covers the full lifecycle of development, including entitlements, compliance, and developer fee negotiations. The agency requires technical proficiency in LIHTC regulations to ensure successful project initiation and long-term financial viability. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The performance of all requested work will occur offsite. The agency is establishing a contract period of three years for the selected consultants and partners. The agency accepts digital responses submitted via email or through an online portal. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget, it is requesting detailed proposals to evaluate cost and value. Evaluation will focus on the firm's ability to provide technical LIHTC expertise and manage comprehensive development management tasks.