Summary
Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation (RIHousing) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to serve as substantive reviewers of Rent Comparability Studies (RCS) used for Project-Based Section 8 renewals and five-year comparability adjustments. Reviewers must be Rhode Island certified general appraisers familiar with HUD’s Section 8 Renewal Guide; the work involves desk reviews, recommendations for field visits, and preparation of certification memos and Decision Letters, with reviews delivered within ten days. The engagement is a two-year contract (approx. 35 requests/year) and is not a grant.