REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING (A/E) SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM

Description: Addendum #1 Date October 26, 2026 The Request for Qualifications (RFQ#26-2) is hereby revised as follows: 1. Correction to Date: The due date previously stated as Tuesday, November 23, 2026 is incorrect. The correct due date is Tuesday, November 24, 2026. All references to this date shall be understood to mean Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Request for Qualifications RFQ #26-2 ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING (A/E) SERVICES Public Housing Capital Fund Program The Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon, Pennsylvania is seeking qualifications from interested firms capable of providing general architectural/engineering (A/E) services for the Housing Authority's Public Housing Capital Fund Program. The Capital Fund Program is the vehicle for modernizing and improving the Housing Authority's Public Housing stock, which is comprised of 403 apartments across nine developments in the City of Lebanon, South Lebanon Township, and North Cornwall Township. Firms interested in submitting qualifications for consideration by the Housing Authority may obtain the full text of this solicitation by contacting: Michael Mann, Modernization Coordinator Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon 137 W Penn Avenue PO Box 2005 Cleona, Pennsylvania 17042 Phone: 717-274-1401 x148 E-Mail: mmann@lcha.com Minority and Women-owned Businesses and Disadvantaged Businesses are encouraged to submit their qualifications. All proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00PM on the stated due date to the address listed above. Background Information: The Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon owns and manages 403 units of Public Housing across nine developments in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. These include stick-built and modular townhome developments and scattered sites, a medium-rise, and a high-rise apartment building. The Authority receives approximately $1M/year through the Capital Fund Program (CFP) for the modernization of public housing stock. Typical CFP modernization projects include ADA accessibility improvements, ADA unit conversions, HVAC upgrades, kitchen and bath replacements, roofing and siding, major site work (sidewalks, parking lots, utilities upgrades), and building envelope improvements. The scope sought under this RFQ pertains to major capital improvements, not routine maintenance. Activities are planned on an annual and five-year basis. The Housing Authority's FY 2026 Annual Statement and FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Action Plan are included in Appendix A. Scope of Services: Selected firm will cooperate with Housing Authority staff through all stages of CFP work and provide services including, but not limited to: pre-design (evaluate capital needs, site visits, preliminary cost estimates), design (plans, specifications, HUD/code/BABAA/ADA compliance, bid book preparation, opinions of probable cost), bidding (assist public bidding, respond to RFIs, pre-bid meetings, bid evaluation and recommendations), construction (pre-construction conferences, periodic site visits, review/approve change orders and payment applications, final inspections and punch lists), and post-construction (deliver as-built drawings, assist project closeout). Evaluation/Selection: Qualification packets will be evaluated and scored by the Housing Authority. Firms scoring at least 70 out of 100 points will be deemed qualified and placed on a roster for periodic consultation as A/E services are needed. The Housing Authority may request additional project-specific information and will negotiate cost for services with the most qualified firm. Submission Requirements: Proposers are required to submit three (3) original packets and a digital copy (USB drive) of their qualifications to the Housing Authority at 137 W. Penn Ave., Cleona, Pennsylvania 17042. Email submissions will not be accepted. Initial proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00PM on the stated due date. After the initial deadline, the Housing Authority will accept qualifications from firms wishing to provide services on Housing Authority-funded initiatives on a perpetual basis. To be considered, firms must include firm profile, experience/capacity, references, and required certifications and statements as detailed in the RFQ. The RFQ includes evaluation criteria, forms, and appendices (including the FY 2026 Annual Statement and FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Action Plan).