Description
District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) seeks a qualified contractor to provide licensed Administrative Hearing Officers (AHOs) to conduct informal administrative hearings for residential housing grievances (public housing, Housing Choice Voucher Program, etc.). The contractor must maintain availability for regular and expedited case assignments, conduct hearings in compliance with DCHA Administrative Plan, DCMR 14 §79, HUD 24 CFR 966, produce written decisions within statutory timeframes, retain records, and avoid conflicts of interest. DCHA’s Office of Fair Hearings will assign cases, provide files and hearing space, and monitor performance. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with up to two optional one‑year extensions (maximum three years). Late decision submissions incur significant payment deductions, and the contractor must carry extensive insurance and meet professional licensing, de‑barment, and conflict‑of‑interest requirements.
• Provide qualified, licensed AHOs to conduct and decide housing grievance hearings.
• Submit written orders within 10 working days (3 days for expedited cases) and adhere to strict penalty schedule for late submissions.
• Maintain required insurance (e.g., $1 M Commercial General Liability, $2 M Professional Liability) and certify no conflict of interest with DCHA housing programs.
• Contract term: 1 year with up to two optional 1‑year extensions; performance evaluated on experience, past performance, staffing plan, interview, references, and cost.