RFP #1974-02 SITE-BASED WAIT LIST DISCRIMINATION TESTING

The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) seeks proposals from qualified universities, firms and/or individuals for independent testing of its Site-Based Wait Lists in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR § 903.7(b)(2)(v)(B). 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.  

The contract will have a three (3) year base term with one (1) one-year extension option exercisable at BHA’s sole discretion. The estimated contract amount is $75,000 (to be confirmed against the independent cost estimate). Complete details and qualification and submission requirements can be found in the Request for Proposals (RFP). 

Proposal Deadline: Proposers responding to this RFP shall submit no later than 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday October 21, 2026 by mail or hand delivery to: Ben Liang, Director of Procurement Boston Housing Authority 52 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02111, 

* For a copy of the RFP package and to register for bidding, click here.

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Inquiries Deadline: Inquiries regarding this RFP or requests for clarification must be submitted, via email to bids@bostonhousing.org on or before 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 12, 2026