The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is seeking a development partner to lead a mixed‑income redevelopment of two DCHA‑owned sites – the Sursum Corda Turnkey parcel (1 acre, 28 existing units) and the Sibley Townhomes parcel (0.64 acre, 22 existing units) – plus the adjacent Sibley parking lot. The partner will act as the “housing community developer,” responsible for planning, design, financing, construction, and overall delivery of a 199‑unit affordable‑housing project that includes one‑for‑one replacement of the 50 deep‑subsidy units, integration of market‑rate units, compliance with LEED‑green standards, and coordination with HUD and DCHA regulations. The agreement will be structured as a 99‑year ground‑lease with an exclusive right to negotiate, a $50,000 due‑diligence security, and extensive technical and financial proposal requirements.
• Mixed‑income redevelopment of three contiguous sites (Sursum Corda, Sibley Townhomes, Sibley parking lot) in Washington, DC.
• Must provide one‑for‑one replacement of 50 affordable units and add market‑rate housing within a 199‑unit total.
• Development partner will handle all phases – site planning, financing, design, construction, HUD compliance, and ongoing property management for the affordable portion.
• Proposal includes a 75‑page technical narrative and a detailed financial plan; evaluation weighted 70 pts technical, 60 pts financial.
• Ground‑lease term 99 years; $50 k due‑diligence security; compliance with Davis‑Bacon, Section 3, M/WBE, and LEED requirements.