Affordable Housing Administrative Agent

The Borough of Fanwood, located in Union County, New Jersey, is soliciting sealed qualifications from highly experienced firms or individuals to serve as a Comprehensive Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for 2026. This vital professional service contract aims to ensure strict compliance with the New Jersey Fair Housing Act and the Uniform Housing Affordability Control (UHAC) regulations (N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq.). The comprehensive scope of work includes essential program monitoring, meticulous income eligibility certifications, proactive waitlist curation, execution of regional affirmative marketing strategies specifically for Housing Region 2, diligent sales and rental transaction management, and robust oversight of the Borough’s local housing rehabilitation program. This initiative is critical for Fanwood to meet its affordable housing obligations and maintain equitable housing opportunities for its residents. The municipality emphasizes a fair and open process for this procurement, aligning with state regulations. Prospective contractors must demonstrate extensive experience in affordable housing administration and regulatory compliance. All respondents are strictly required to comply with all applicable public contracting laws, including the stringent requirements of N.S.J.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, which pertain to Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. Furthermore, a mandatory valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate (BRC) must be possessed by the successful bidder prior to the formal contract award. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., ensuring transparency and fairness. The Borough Council reserves the right to waive minor informalities or reject any or all submissions, prioritizing the public interest and the Borough's affordable housing objectives. Sealed qualification packages must be formally received by the Borough of Fanwood on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM prevailing time. Submissions must be hand-delivered to the Office of the Borough Clerk, located at 75 N. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023. Each package must be securely enclosed in a sealed envelope and prominently labeled on the outside with the text: "BOROUGH OF FANWOOD – RFQ FOR COMPREHENSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT – DO NOT OPEN". Standardized Request for Qualification (RFQ) specification documents, detailed instructions, and all mandatory submission forms are available for free download on the official municipal website at www.fanwoodnj.org. Digital copies of the complete RFQ packet can also be requested by contacting the Borough via email at cagnello@fanwoodnj.org. UNLOCK There is no bid security or bond requirement specified for this professional services RFQ.