The Boston Housing Authority seeks proposals for independent testing of its Site-Based Wait Lists to ensure they are not implemented in a discriminatory manner, in accordance with 24 CFR § 903.7(b)(2)(v)(B).
The work is performed in MA, with the contract having a three (3) year base term with one (1) one-year extension option.
The estimated contract amount is $75,000, and proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Inquiries regarding the RFP must be submitted via email to bids@bostonhousing.org by 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Proposals must be submitted by mail or hand delivery to Ben Liang, Director of Procurement, Boston Housing Authority, 52 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02111.
The scope of services includes using independent testers or other means satisfactory to HUD to assure the wait lists are not discriminatory, and a written report of methods and findings will be delivered to HUD.
The procurement method is Open Market, and the solicitation is RFP #1974-02.
Requirement: Proposers must be qualified universities, firms and/or individuals, as the BHA seeks proposals from these entities.
Requirement: Proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday October 21, 2026.
Requirement: Inquiries must be submitted via email to bids@bostonhousing.org on or before 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Est. value
$75,000
Term
three (3) year base term…
Method
Open Market
Documents
1 file
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three (3) year base term with one (1) one-year extension option
Posted
Sep 28, 2026
Source
COMMBUYS (Massachusetts)
What this bid is asking for
AI-generated
Provide independent testing of the BHA's Site-Based Wait Lists to ensure they are not implemented in a discriminatory manner.
Use independent testers or other means satisfactory to HUD to assure no patterns or practices of discrimination exist.
Deliver a written report of the methods and findings to HUD.
Requirements
From the documents
Estimated value
$75,000
Posted Scope of Work
RFP #1974-02 SITE-BASED WAIT LIST DISCRIMINATION TESTING
Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated
The Scope of Services includes the use of independent testers or other means satisfactory to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assure that the BHA's site-based waiting lists are not being implemented in a discriminatory manner and that no patterns or practices of discrimination exist. A written report of the methods and findings will be delivered to HUD.
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Proposals must be submitted no later than 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday October 21, 2026.
What is the estimated contract amount?
The estimated contract amount is $75,000 (to be confirmed against the independent cost estimate).
What is the contract duration?
The contract will have a three (3) year base term with one (1) one-year extension option exercisable at BHA's sole discretion.
How should inquiries about the RFP be submitted?
Inquiries must be submitted via email to bids@bostonhousing.org on or before 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Where should proposals be delivered?
Proposals should be delivered by mail or hand delivery to Ben Liang, Director of Procurement, Boston Housing Authority, 52 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02111.
Full source recordEvery field COMMBUYS (Massachusetts) published, untouched
Buyer
Guillermo Rower
Cells
BD-22-1129-PR001-BHA01-133908, BD-22-1129-PR001-BHA01-133908, Boston Housing Authority, Guillermo Rower, RFP #1974-02 SITE-BASED WAIT LIST DISCRIMINATION TESTING, 10/21/2026 2:00 PM, Sent
Doc Id
BD-22-1129-PR001-BHA01-133908
Detail
Fields
Bid Type
OPEN
Location
BHA01 - Boston Housing Authority
Purchaser
Guillermo Rower
Bid Number
BD-22-1129-PR001-BHA01-133908
Department
PR001 - BHA Procurement
Description
RFP #1974-02 SITE-BASED WAIT LIST DISCRIMINATION TESTING
Fiscal Year
22
Organization
Boston Housing Authority
Print Format
Bid Print
Available Date
09/28/2026 09:00:00 AM
Bill To Address
Marsha Corbin
52 Chauncy St
Boston, MA 02111
US
Email: marsha.corbin@bostonhousing.org
Phone: (617) 988-4054
FAX: (617) 988-4340
Purchase Method
Open Market
Ship To Address
Marsha Corbin
52 Chauncy St
Boston, MA 02111
US
Email: marsha.corbin@bostonhousing.org
Phone: (617) 988-4054
FAX: (617) 988-4340
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Source: COMMBUYS (Massachusetts) (bid BD-22-1129-PR001-BHA01-133908), retrieved via the Massachusetts COMMBUYS open-bids board. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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