Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-22-1129-PR001-BHA01-133588
Boston Housing Authority Construction Lending & Investment Opportunity for Mixed-Income Housing
Posted
September 21, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
BD-22-1129-PR001-BHA01-133588
NAICS
522292, 523930
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking proposals from firms to provide construction lending and investment services for the Boston Housing Accelerator Fund. - Government Buyer: - Boston Housing Authority (BHA), in partnership with the City of Boston - Products/Services Requested: - Construction loans and investment capital for mixed-income housing projects - Includes both privately and publicly owned rental projects and homeownership developments - Potential for construction lending and investment to convert into permanent loan or investment products - Quantities and Funding: - Up to $35 million available in the initial offering - Loan or investment amounts, rates, and terms to be negotiated per project - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must comply with HUD and Massachusetts procurement regulations - Submission requires both technical and fee proposals in hard copy and electronic format - Open to a range of project types within the mixed-income housing sector - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity Focus: - Designed to reduce borrowing costs for construction and development firms - Supports creation of affordable and mixed-income housing in Boston
Description
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking proposals for construction lending and investment opportunities through the Boston Housing Accelerator Fund. The fund aims to support the creation of mixed-income housing projects, including privately and publicly owned rental projects and homeownership projects. BHA plans to make available up to $35 million initially at competitive rates, with potential negotiation on loan or investment terms. Proposals must be submitted by October 23, 2026, and detailed requirements are provided in the RFP.