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NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY Board Meeting 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Proposed Agenda Chair Convenes Meeting Roll Call (Jay Czar) Approval of Agenda – Board Action Approval of 12/16/15 Board Meeting Minutes – Board Action Employee Introductions; Jackie Garrity – Program Manager, Community Development Department (Rose Baca-Quesada) Board Action Items Finance Committee 1 HOME Investment Partnership Program 2016 Allocations (Izzy Hernandez) 2 Financial Advisory Services Award (Kathy Keeler) 3 Down Payment Assistance Housing Opportunity Fund Appropriation (Yvonne Segovia) 4 External Audit Request for Proposal (Yvonne Segovia) Action Required? YES YES YES YES Other 5 Servicing Implementation Update (Theresa Laredo-Garcia/Gina Hickman/Erik Nore) NO Contracted Services/Credit Committee 6 Limited Source Procurement-Idaho Housing Finance Association (Erik Nore) 7 Request to hire NRHA – Executive Director (Rose Baca-Quesada) 8 2016-2017 Emergency Homeless Assistance Program (EHAP) Request for Proposal (Gina Bell) 9 2016-2017 Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Request for Proposal (Shannon Tilseth/Gina Bell) 10 2016-2017 Contract Renewal Awards for Housing Opportunity for Person With AIDS (HOPWA) (Nicole Sanchez) 11 Eunice 16 - Increase in Governor's Innovations in Housing award (Sabrina Su/Dan Puccetti) YES YES Contracted Services/Credit Committee – Housing Trust Fund (HTF) 12 Eunice 16 - Increase in Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Award (Sabrina Su/Dan Puccetti) YES YES YES YES YES Other Board Items 13 (Staff is available for questions) Staff Action Requiring Notice to Board Information Only Monthly Reports 14 (Staff is available for questions) 1/31/16 Financial Statements Communications Department Reports No Action Required Announcements and Adjournment Confirmation of Upcoming Board Meetings April 15, 2016 – Wednesday – 9:30 a.m. (MFA) May 18, 2016 – Wednesday – 9:30 a.m. (MFA) June 15, 2016 – (Gallup – location to TBD) Discussion Only NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY Board Meeting 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Proposed Agenda Chair Convenes Meeting Roll Call (Jay Czar) Approval of Agenda – Board Action Approval of 12/16/15 Board Meeting Minutes – Board Action Employee Introductions; Jackie Garrity – Program Manager, Community Development Department (Rose Baca-Quesada) Board Action Items Action Required? Finance Committee 1 HOME Investment Partnership Program 2016 Allocations (Izzy Hernandez) - Allocating HUD HOME funds totaling $6,374,337 2 Financial Advisory Services Award (Kathy Keeler) - MFA’s Board approved a request for Proposal for Financial Advisory Services for Single Family and Multifamily Housing Programs at its December, 2015 meeting. MFA received one response to the RFP. Proposals were scored by an internal committee of five staff members in accordance with the evaluation criteria as outlined in the RFP. CSG Advisors received an average score of 91.8. Staff recommends that CSG be selected to provide Financial Advisory Services for Single Family and Multifamily Housing Programs. Per the RFP, the contract begins on the date the MFA Board approves the award and ends on March 31, 2019. At the option of the Board, the contract may be extended for two, one year periods under the same terms and conditions. 3 Down Payment Assistance Housing Opportunity Fund Appropriation (Yvonne Segovia) - The DPA Program has exhausted all available appropriations due to increased demand in the Single Family Mortgage Program. Therefore, Staff recommends $5,500,000 of new funds be appropriated to the DPA Loan Program to support anticipated demand through 9/30/16. 4 External Audit Request for Proposal (Yvonne Segovia) - New Mexico Office of the State Auditor (OSA) directed the MFA to seek proposals for the financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 in a joint venture with the OSA. The term of this Request for Proposal is for one year with two one-year extensions at the option of the Board. Staff recommends the approval of the Request for Proposal for External Audit Services. Responses will be due to MFA by April 8, 2016. Other 5 Servicing Implementation Update (Theresa Laredo-Garcia/Gina Hickman/Erik Nore) - In June 2015, the Board approved implementation of a Hybrid Sub-Servicing Model in partnership with IHFA for the administration of MFA’s Single Family Mortgage Program loans. Since approval, the Committee has been working steadily with our business partners, adjusting along the way as necessary to put in place the required components to implement the model. As we move towards our strategic objective, we continue to progress and adjust as needed to ensure that we will reach our ultimate goal. Through the implementation of this hybrid sub-servicing model, MFA will generate a profitable long-term revenue stream, which allows for support of other MFA mission driven initiatives. Also, MFA will accomplish the goals to develop investor seller and servicer capacity and establish in-house mortgage operations virtually eliminating MFA’s risk for reliance on third-party service providers for the administration MFA’s Single Family Mortgage Program. MFA Board Agenda November 16, 2011 Page 2 Contracted Services/Credit Committee 6 Limited Source Procurement-Idaho Housing Finance Association (Erik Nore) - Staff recommends Board approval of a limited source procurement of mortgage loan servicing and program support services with Idaho Housing and Finance Association (“IHFA”) in accordance with the scope of work and fee for service detailed in the following memo. Following Board approval of the limited source procurement, Staff will negotiate the parameters of the sub-servicing/ general services contract with IHFA and execute the agreement effective June 1, 2016. 7 Request to hire NRHA – Executive Director (Rose Baca-Quesada) - Staff recommends approval from MFA’s Board of Director’s to employ Richard Frey as the executive director of the NRHA. 8 2016-2017 Emergency Homeless Assistance Program (EHAP) Request for Proposal (Gina Bell) - The Emergency Homeless Assistance Program allows for approximately $889,080 to be awarded to qualified respondents to improve the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless by helping to meet the costs of operating emergency shelters and to provide certain essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. 9 2016-2017 Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Request for Proposal (Shannon Tilseth/Gina Bell) - The Rental Assistance Program allows for approximately $789,916 to be awarded to qualified respondents to provide rapid rehousing assistance to individuals or families who are literally homeless. The secondary objective is to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless. 10 2016-2017 Contract Renewal Awards for Housing Opportunity for Person With AIDS (HOPWA) (Nicole Sanchez) - MFA recommends renewing the contracts for New Mexico AIDS Services and Southwest CARE Center for the HOPWA program to provide rental assistance and supportive services to persons and their families with HIV/AIDS. If approved, NMAS would be awarded approximately $387,879.45 and SCC would be awarded approximately $208,819.96 for the Balance of State award. MFA would be awarded $18,454.62 in administration fees. The service area awards for the HOPWA Balance of State Allocation are outlined in Exhibit A. 11 Eunice 16 - Increase in Governor's Innovations in Housing award (Sabrina Su/Dan Puccetti) - Staff recommends approval of Eastern Regional Housing Authority’s request for an increase in the previously approved $348,000 Governor’s Innovations in Housing grant for Eunice 16, a new construction 16-unit rental project in Eunice, NM. The request is for an increase of $348,000, for a total grant of $696,000. Contracted Services/Credit Committee – Housing Trust Fund (HTF) 12 Eunice 16 - Increase in Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Award (Sabrina Su/Dan Puccetti) - Staff recommends approval of Eastern Regional Housing Authority’s request for an increase in the previously approved $650,000 HTF loan amount for Eunice 16, a new construction 16-unit rental project in Eunice, NM. The request is for an increase of $200,000, for a total loan amount of $850,000. Other Board Items 13 (Staff is available for questions) Staff Action Requiring Notice to Board Information Only Monthly Reports 14 (Staff is available for questions) 1/31/16 Financial Statements Communications Department Reports No Action Required Announcements and Adjournment Confirmation of Upcoming Board Meetings April 15, 2016 – Wednesday – 9:30 a.m. (MFA) May 18, 2016 – Wednesday – 9:30 a.m. (MFA) June 15, 2016 – (Gallup, location TBD) Page 2 of 2 Discussion Only Minutes NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY Board Meeting 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Chair Burt convened the meeting on January 20, 2016 at 9:34 a.m. Secretary Czar called the roll. Members present: Chair Dennis Burt, Angel Reyes, Treasurer Tim Eichenberg, Sally Malavé (Designee for Attorney Hector Balderas) and Randy McMillan (via conference call). Absent: Lieutenant Governor John Sanchez and Steven Smith. Czar informed the Board that everyone had been informed about today’s meeting in accordance with the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. Chair Burt welcomed board meeting attendees and noted that the meeting was being webcast. He went over voting instructions for member McMillan who was participating via conference call. Approval of Agenda - Board Action. Motion to approve the February 17, 2016 Board agenda as presented: Reyes. Second: Eichenburg. Vote: 5-0. Approval of 1/20/16 Board Meeting Minutes – Board Action. Motion to approve the 1/20/16 Board Meeting Minutes as presented: Eichenburg. Second: Reyes. Vote: 4-0. (Malavé abstained stating she was not present at last month’s meeting) Employee Introductions: Jay Czar introduced Robyn Powell, Compliance Officer, Administrative Department. Gina Hickman introduced Joseph Navarrete, Information Systems Manager, IS Department. Rose Baca-Quesada introduced Michelle Marquez – Administrative Assistant and Amy Gutierrez – NM Energy$mart Program Manager both with the Community Development Department. Finance Committee 1 12/31/15 – Quarterly Financial Statement Review (Gina Hickman). Hickman began her presentation by presenting the comparative year to date figures which included the following; production, balance sheet, income statement and Moody’s benchmarks. She specifically discussed production related to single family loans sold, General Fund expenses, excess revenue over expenses, net TBA profitability, the net asset to debt ratio as well as the net revenue as a percent of total revenue ratio. Hickman also pointed out the continued volatility in relation to valuations for interest rate sensitive investments which impact MFA’s non-operating income, continued declines in single family payoff activity, the expected continued decline in balance sheet balance sheet assets due to limited bond issuance. Hickman noted that credit risk remains stable. Reyes asked how big the DPA portfolio is. Hickman stated that it is approximately $20-$25 mm. Discussion ensued regarding delinquency status on the remaining DPA loans and the interest rate market/fair value and its effect on GASB31. Motion to approve the 12/31/15 – Quarterly Financial Statement Review as presented: Malavé. Second: Reyes. Vote: 5-0. (See Attachment A) 12/31/15 Quarterly Investment Review (Kathy Keeler). Keeler gave a brief update on the status of the changes to the investment policy and presentation materials that and indicated that those changes are expected to be presented to the board at the April board meeting. Stating that they are on schedule and will be recommending many ideas Government Portfolio Advisors presented, which include reallocation of our investments. She reviewed the Quarterly Investment Review packet behind tab one which will be included in the official board packet. She reviewed Graphs 1-5 highlighting the different types of investments, balances, compliance with Investment Policy ranges and rates of return for the investments for General Fund investments. Keeler also reviewed the Housing Trust Fund Balance which is invested in the SIC and the return on those investments. She reviewed the General Fund Cash Flows stating that 12/31/15 ending cash and securities were $85.8 mm and that ending cash and securities for the next two fiscal years is projected to range between $82 mm and $83 mm. Discussion ensued regarding the changes to the investment policy and managing the portfolio. Motion to approve the 12/31/15 Quarterly Investment Review as presented: Reyes. Second: Malavé. Vote: 5-0. (See attachment B) MFA Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 17, 2016 Page 2 2 Extension of Bond Underwriting Services Agreement (Kathy Keeler). Keeler began her presentation by presenting background information stating MFA’s Board approved a request for Proposal for Single Family Housing Bond Underwriting Services at its November 2012 meeting. MFA received four responses to the RFP with J.P. Morgan receiving the highest score followed by RBC Capital Markets. At its’ February 2013 meeting, the Board selected J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital Markets to serve as Lead Underwriter and CoManager, respectively, for a period of two years until 2015. The Board then exercised the first of three, one year period extensions at its February 2015 meeting resulting in the Underwriting Services Agreement being extended until March 20, 2016. The Board is being requested to exercise the second one year period extension so that the Underwriting Services Agreement would be extended until March 20, 2017 under the same terms and conditions. Motion to approve the Extension of Bond Underwriting Services Agreement as recommended: Eichenburg. Second: Reyes. Vote: 5 -0. (See Attachment B) Other 3 Master Mortgage Pooling and Servicing Agreement Extension (Erik Nore). Nore began by stating staff recommends Board approval of an extension of the current Master Mortgage Pooling and Servicing Agreement with Idaho Housing and Finance Association, under the same terms and conditions, through May 31, 2016. Nore then reviewed background information regarding the timeline of events located in the memo behind tab three, which will be made a part of the official board packet. He stated that in order to facilitate the transition to the new servicing model on June 1, 2016, the current Agreement with Idaho Housing will need to be extended from February 29, 2016 to May 31, 2016. Idaho Housing has agreed to extend the current Agreement, under the same terms and conditions, until May 31, 2016. He stated that this is for transitional purposes. The extension of the Agreement with Idaho Housing is necessary to maintain continuity of service so that MFA may continue to offer our Single-family Homeownership programs while implementing our hybrid servicing model. Because the new servicing model is being developed in conjunction with a previouslyapproved partnership with Idaho Housing, and because Idaho Housing is our current Master Servicer, a competitive procurement process is unnecessary for this three-month extension. Board counsel concurs in this assessment. Discussion ensued regarding the timing; if it was enough time and running the systems parallel and what would happen with Idaho Housing following this extension. Allison (board counsel) explained the systems are staying the same initially and staff will be bringing an update to the board in March along with a recommendation for a limited source procurement. Member Malavé moved that the board approve an amendment to the existing contract to allow staff to extend the term of that contract through May 31, 2016, with all other terms and conditions of the original contract remaining the same. Second: Reyes. Vote: 5-0. (See Attachment C) 4 2016 Series A Single Family Bond Resolution (Kathy Keeler). Keeler presented a bond resolution for the 2016 Series A bond issue. She explained staff is recommending the approval of the 2016 Series A Single Family Bond Resolution in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $70 million which will be inclusive of a refunding portion. Keeler further explained that we are looking at selling bonds the week March 14 and closing the week of April 18, 2016. The underwriters on this bond transaction will be J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as Lead Underwriter and RBC Capital Markets LLC as Co-Manager. The Trustee is Zions Bank, a division of ZB, National Association (formerly known as Zions First National Bank). Keeler reviewed Exhibit A highlighting the bond maximum parameters as follows: Maturity Date not to exceed 9/1/2047, Principal Amount not to exceed $70mm, Interest Rate not to exceed 5.00% and Authority Contribution not to exceed $950k. Motion to approve the 2016 Series A Bond Resolution as presented: Eichenburg. Second: Malavé. Vote: 5-0. (See Attachment D) 5 Bond Resolution – Santa Fe Community Living (“SFCHA”) (Susan H. Biernacki). Biernacki began by explaining the documents she would review for the board during her presentation. She then introduced Ed Romero, Executive Director of Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority. She further explained that in 2014, MFA received an application for 4% low income housing tax credits in an amount not to exceed $11mm of Tax Exempt Bonds for the development (acquisition and rehabilitation) of Santa Fe Community Living Apartments Project, an existing 120 unit Project located on five scattered sites in the City of Santa Fe, NM. These five sites are located within a six mile radius in downtown Santa Fe and are known as Hopewell/Mann, Gallegos Lane, Cerro Gordo, Agua Fria and Senda Lane. The sites were constructed in three phases; 1972 (Hopewell/Mann), 1976 (Gallegos Lane, Cerro Gordo) and 1991 (Agua Fria and Senda Lane). The developer is Santa Fe Civic MFA Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 17, 2016 Page 3 Housing Authority, Inc. (“SFCHA”). Tax Exempt Bonds in the amount of $11mm were approved by MFA, as well as a request for $11mm in volume cap allocation from the NM State Board of Finance (“SBOF”). The bonds were issued in December, 2014. SFCHA has advised MFA that additional funds in the amount of $1.7mm are needed to complete the project. As such, SFCHA submitted an application requesting additional tax credits and requesting MFA issue additional Tax Exempt Bonds in order to complete the project. The application states there were unforeseen issues relating to roofing, increased asbestos abatement and upgrades in solar. The project is approximately 40% complete. The developer has advised that these unforeseen items will add approximately 120 days to the construction timeline. MFA adopted an Inducement Resolution for the 2014 project on October 15, 2014. Bond Counsel has determined that this additional request for bonds does not require adoption of a second Inducement Resolution. Next steps include receipt of additional volume cap from SBOF at their March 15, 2016 meeting. Staff requests approval of the attached Bond Resolution in order to pursue issuance of up to $1.7mm in tax exempt bonds that are expected to close in early April, 2016. Approval of this Resolution will result in these units remaining affordable for an additional 43 years. Motion to approve the Bond Resolution – Santa Fe Community Living as presented: Eichenberg. Second: Reyes. Vote: 5-0 (See Attachment E) 6 Single Family Production Report (Erik Nore). Nore reviewed the single family program production report provided behind tax six for the last quarter, from 10/1/2015 - current. Nore reviewed Interest Rate History, Reservation Volume to Date, Average Historical Weekly Reservations to Date, Comparison of Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Sources, Comparison of Loan Types, Borrower Demographics, MFA Payoff Statistics, MFA Market Share, Reserved Loans and MRB Purchased Loans. No action required. (See Attachment F) 7 Employee Engagement Committee Update (Izzy Hernandez). Hernandez informed the board that typically when the FY2016 Quarterly Strategic Plan Update is brought to the board (located behind tab eight); staff generally brings forth a benchmark to highlight. This quarter we would like to highlight Employee Engagement. He stated that he would first like to review the status of the Strategic Plan indicating there are a total of 57 benchmarks. Right now six have been met, 50 are on track to be met and one is on hold as of this report. He highlighted two items that were met under the Strategic plan to date, they are: 1) Major benchmark the Unqualified Audit which was presented to the board last month and a great accomplishment for MFA, 2) PBCA contract with HUD, stating it has been on hold for several years and we hope to see some forward movement; HUD will be hosting a meeting which staff will attend in DC next week. Hernandez then reviewed tab seven – Employee Engagement, which falls under the first objective of the Strategic Plan/Operational Excellence; create a fulfilling work environment to attract and retain quality employees. Hernandez informed the board MFA participates in the annual “Best Places to Work in New Mexico” survey/contest. The program measures employee engagement using a research validated survey process. Based on employee responses the program gives us areas that need improvement. MFA formed an Employee Engagement Committee representing the various departments within MFA. The committee focused on areas needing improvement and made recommendations to the Policy Committee. Changes/improvements included: 1: Ability to obtain a 401k loan (20 staff taking advantage of this program), 2) Option for a compressed work schedule (9/80) (15 employees taking advantage of this program) 3) Changed vision insurance provider to VSP, 4) Enhanced the Intranet/Communication, 5) Conducted a Compensation Market Study, 6) Benefits/Health Fair, and 7) Recognition Program (Anniversary/recognition and modifications/flexibility to spot awards). In our research with industry practice we found MFA is doing a lot of what others are doing and in some cases even more. We realized MFA is a great place to work, we have a lot of great benefits, and we believe in our mission and are very grateful to the board for their support of the staff. No action required. (See Attachment G) Other Board Items - Information Only 8 There were no questions asked of staff Staff Action Requiring Notice to Board MFA Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 17, 2016 Page 4 FY2016 Quarterly Strategic Plan Update Monthly Reports - No Action Required 9 There were no questions asked of staff Communications Department Reports Monthly Reports - No Action Required 10 There were no questions asked of staff Quarterly Board Report Announcements and Adjournment - Confirmation of Upcoming Board Meetings. Chair Burt informed the Board that the next meeting will be on March 16, 2016 at the offices of the MFA at 9:30 a.m. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Approved: March 16, 2016 Chair, Dennis Burt Secretary, Jay Czar Tab 1 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 housingnm.org TO: MEMORANDUM MFA Board of Directors Through: Through: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Contracted Services – March 8, 2016 Policy Committee – March 1, 2016 Izzy Hernandez March 16, 2016 Allocations of 2016 HOME Funds Recommendation: Staff recommends the allocation of $6,374,337 of HUD HOME funds to the activities as identified in the attached 2016 HOME Allocation sheet. Background: MFA has been the statewide Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) for HUD HOME funds in New Mexico since 1997. HOME Funds are allocated annually on a formula basis to each PJ. In order to be eligible, MFA must be compliant with the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Production Reporting (CAPER) amongst other requirements. During the period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015, we received $3.33m in HOME funds, had program income of $1.2m and carryover of $1.2m. We committed $3,425,669.04 and expended more than $4,689,891.46 on HOME activities. MFA’s overall national ranking (HUD HOME Performance Reports) is 12th with top 5 rankings in 3 of the 8 categories which included two number 1 rankings. Ranking Criteria % Funds Committed % Funds Disbursed Leveraging Ratio for Rental % Disbursements (Rental) % CHDO Disbursements %Serving Renters <50% AMI % Serving Renters <30% AMI % Rental Occupancy Rate MFA % 99.37 97.26 10.31 100 96.41 87.97 41.39 100 National % 96.55 93.01 4.9 99.3 91.29 80.48 37.46 99.73 National Ranking 8 6 5 1 11 17 26 1 MFA received the 2016 HOME allocations in the amount of $3,547,392 from HUD on February 16, 2016. This was an increase of 6.45%/$215,139 from the previous years’ allocation. MFA is projecting $1,000,000 in program income and carrying forward $1,826,945 from the previous year. The combined total is $6,374,337. Funding Source 2016 HUD Allocation Carry Forward Program Income Total Available Amount $3,547,392 $1,826,945 $1,000,000 $6,374,337 HOME funds can be used in various activities which include Homebuyer Assistance (DPA), Homeownership Development (DEV), Home Rehabilitation (HOR), Rental Programs (REN), Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) Set Aside, CHDO Operating funds (COE) and Administration (ADM). We have active programs in all activities except DPA and DEV. Discussion: Allocations to each activity (projects) are based on projected demand and/or HOME requirements and limitations (CHDO, COE, and ADM). Demand for funds is monitored on a monthly basis. Should demand not materialize on a particular activity(s), we have flexibility within the Action Plan to reallocate funds with Board Approval or notice. Summary: Allocating HUD HOME funds totaling $6,374,337 to the following activities: ACTIVITY FUNDS Homebuyer Assistance (DPA) $ 0 Homeowner Development (DEV) $ 250,000 Rehabilitation (HOR) $2,987,489 Rental Programs (REN) $2,000,000 Community Housing Dev. Organization (CHDO)* $ 532,109 CHDO Operating $ 150,000 Administration (ADM) $ 454,739 TOTAL $6,374,337 *NOTE: Can be used for CHDO Rental or Single Family Programs 2016 HOME ALLOCATIONS HUD Allocation Carry Forward from Last Year Program Income Total Available to Distribute/Award Homeowner Programs Homebuyer Assistance (DPA) Proposed Amounts 2016 2015 Board Approved Allocation Amount $3,547,392 $1,826,945 $1,000,000 $6,374,337 $3,332,253 $1,208,043 $1,200,000 $5,740,296 Dollar 2015 Board Approved Allocation Percentage 2014 Board Approved Allocation Amount 2014 Board Approved Allocation Percentage $3,781,116 $1,419,358 $1,200,000 $6,400,474 $250,000 3.92% $2,987,489 46.87% 2,565,000 44.68% $3,000,000 46.87% $2,000,000 31.38% 1,847,500 32.18% 1,796,139 20.72% $532,109 8.35% 499,838 8.71% 564,034 9.32% $532,109 $0 $0 8.35% 0.00% 0.00% 499,838 - 8.71% 0.00% 0.00% 567,167 (3,133) - CHDO Operating (COE) $150,000 2.35% 135,733 2.36% Administration (ADM) $454,739 7.13% 453,225 7.90% Rental Programs (REN) Other Programs CHDO Set-Aside (CHDO) TBRA (TBR) MFA R&D Programs (R&D) TOTAL ACTIVITY DISTRIBUTIONS DIFFERENCE GRAND TOTAL 2012 Board 2012 Board Approved Approved Allocation Allocation Amount Percentage $3,781,059 $3,108,904 $1,250,000 $8,139,963 % 0.00% Rehabilitation (HOR) 2013 Board Approved Allocation Percentage $3,597,945 $1,192,746 $1,000,000 $5,790,691 $0 Homeowner Development (DEV) 2013 Board Approved Allocation Amount $6,374,337 $0 $6,374,337 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% 239,000 - 5,740,296 5,740,296 4.16% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% $452,189 6.91% $400,000 6.91% 790,000 9.71% 0.00% 330,000 5.70% 250,000 3.07% $2,681,307 46.30% 4,200,000 51.60% 1,200,000 20.72% 1,640,645 20.16% $539,692 9.32% 567,159 6.97% 9.32% 0.00% 0.00% 539,692 - 9.32% 0.00% 0.00% 567,159 - 6.97% 0.00% 0.00% 90,000 3.11% 179,897 3.11% 189,053 2.32% 498,112 7.94% $459,795 7.94% 503,106 6.18% - $6,400,474 $6,400,474 94.87% 0.00% 100.00% $5,790,691 $5,790,691 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% $8,139,963 $8,139,963 100.00% 0.00% 100.00% 3/9/2016 Tab 2 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 fax 505.243.3289 housingnm.org TO: MFA Board of Directors Through: Through: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Finance/Operations Committee – March 8, 2016 Policy Committee – March 1, 2016 Kathleen M. Sysak-Keeler March 16, 2016 Award for Request for Proposals for Financial Advisory Services for Single Family and Multifamily Housing Programs Recommendation: MFA received one response to the Request for Proposals for Financial Advisory Services for Single Family and Multifamily Housing Programs (the “RFP) and that response did meet minimum threshold. The response was from CSG Advisors our current Financial Advisor for single family and multifamily housing programs. The proposal was scored by an internal committee of five staff members in accordance with the evaluation criteria as outlined in the RFP. The committee recommends that CSG Advisors be selected to provide Financial Advisory services for both single family and multifamily housing programs. Background: MFA issued an RFP for Financial Advisory Services for Single Family Housing Programs in November 2012. The contract was awarded to CSG Advisors for a term of one year with two-one year extensions at the option of the Board. The Board exercised the last available extension which expires on March 20, 2016. At its January, 2016 meeting, the Board approved the issuance of an RFP for Financial Advisory Services for both single family and multifamily housing programs. As noted in the RFP, the contract begins on the date the MBS Board of Directors approves the award and ends on March 31, 2019. At the option of the Board, the contract may be extended for two one-year periods under the same terms and conditions. Board of Directors Page 3 March 16, 2016 RE: Award of Financial Advisor Services Discussion: MFA received a proposal from CSG Advisors in response to the RFP. The Offeror met minimum qualifications and the proposal was reviewed by an internal review committee of five staff members. Each member of the internal review committee independently scored the proposal resulting in an average score of 91.8. The following page shows the average points awarded for each evaluation criteria as outlined in Part IV: Evaluation Criteria of the RFP. CSG Advisors has served as MFA’s as Financial Advisor for several years for both single family and multifamily housing programs under a separate contract for each program. In their proposal, CSG indicated the following, “We have both a single family and multifamily advisory contract currently in place with MFA. As evidence of our commitment to MFA, if rehired, we propose to leave our fees unchanged.” Staff has been satisfied with the services that CSG Advisors has provided under its existing contracts for both single family and multifamily housing programs. Summary: MFA’s Board approved a request for Proposal for Financial Advisory Services for Single Family and Multifamily Housing Programs at its December, 2015 meeting. MFA received one response to the RFP. Proposals were scored by an internal committee of five staff members in accordance with the evaluation criteria as outlined in the RFP. CSG Advisors received an average score of 91.8. Staff recommends that CSG be selected to provide Financial Advisory Services for Single Family and Multifamily Housing Programs. Per the RFP, the contract begins on the date the MFA Board approves the award and ends on March 31, 2019. At the option of the Board, the contract may be extended for two, one year periods under the same terms and conditions. Board of Directors Page 3 March 16, 2016 RE: Award of Financial Advisor Services 2016 RFP for Financial Advisor for Single Family and Multifamily Housing Programs Average Scoring Factor 1 The Offeror New Mexico Resident Business Status Qualification 2 Qualifications of Personnel 3 Offeror's Financial Advisory Experience 4 Technical Capabilities 5 Proposed Fees a. Single Family b. Multifamily Total Point Maximum Range Points CSG Advisors 0-5 N/A-5 0-25 0-25 0-15 5 5 25 25 15 4.8 N/A 23.6 24.2 14.2 0-15 0-10 0-100 25 100 15 10 91.8 Tab 3 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 housingnm.org MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors Through: Through: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Finance Committee – 3/8/2016 Policy Committee – 3/1/2016 Yvonne Segovia, Controller March 16, 2016 Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Housing Opportunity Fund Appropriation Recommendation: As specified on the attached Resolution, Staff recommends $5,500,000 of new funds be appropriated to the DPA loan program; Background: The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) was created in 1992 to support MFA’s legislative responsibility to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing programs to benefit all New Mexicans. The HOF programs are funded by MFA’s General Fund reserves through appropriations designated by the Board. The programs that comprise the General Fund HOF include: Primero Investment Fund Program, Partners Loan Program, BUILD IT Loan Guaranty Program, First Down DPA Program, HERO First Mortgage Program, and Access Loan Program. The Board has appropriated General Fund reserves to various programs in the HOF throughout the years. Total appropriations to date are $86.6 million. Discussion: The DPA Program has exhausted all available appropriations due to increased demand in the Single Family Mortgage Program, resulting in a need for funds of $5.5mm through 9/30/16 to support anticipated demand. MFA currently has $29.3mm in DPA portfolio Board of Directors March 16, 2016 Page 2 loans on its statement of net position. The current interest rate on these loans is 6%. This program supports MFA’s mission by providing affordable homeownership opportunities in New Mexico. This appropriation would result in $5,500,000 in new funds being appropriated to the HOF. As of 1/31/2016, MFA has $23,632,000 in General Fund reserves which have been designated for use in the Single Family and Multifamily housing programs. Summary: The DPA Program has exhausted all available appropriations due to increased demand in the Single Family Mortgage Program. Therefore, Staff recommends $5,500,000 of new funds be appropriated to the DPA Loan Program to support anticipated demand through 9/30/16. NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY (MFA) RESOLUTION WHEREAS the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Board of Directors (the "Board") met in a Regular meeting at the MFA, 344 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.; and WHEREAS there exists a need to provide statewide down payment assistance (DPA) to borrowers that have limited financial resources; and WHEREAS the legislated responsibility of the MFA is to help provide decent, safe and affordable housing to all New Mexicans; and WHEREAS the designation of General Fund reserves to the Housing Opportunity Fund for the use in the HERO First Mortgage Program has been fully disbursed; and WHEREAS the Board has designated repayments from the Housing Opportunity Fund HERO First Mortgage loans to the DPA Program; and WHEREAS the Board has designated repayments from various DPA loans to the DPA Program; and WHEREAS the MFA recommends an additional appropriation of $5,500,000 plus repayments from the HERO First Mortgage loans and the various DPA loans be designated to the First Down DPA Loan Program; therefore IT IS RESOLVED that the MFA Board agrees to appropriate an additional $5,500,000, plus repayments, to the First Down DPA Loan Program. After discussion, the foregoing Resolution was duly moved by __________________, and seconded by____________________; adopted by the following vote: Aye Nay Absent Date Adopted: March 16, 2016 Tab 4 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 fax 505.243.3289 housingnm.org TO: MFA Board of Directors Through: Through: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Finance Committee – March 8, 2016 Policy Committee – March 1, 2016 Yvonne Segovia, Controller March 16, 2016 External Audit Request for Proposal Recommendation: Staff recommends the approval of the Request for Proposal for External Audit Services. Responses will be due to MFA by April 8, 2016 and recommendations for award will be presented at the May Board meeting. Background: On February 23, 2016 the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor (OSA) directed the MFA to seek proposals for the financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 in a joint venture with the OSA. The term of this Request for Proposal is for one year with two one-year extensions at the Board’s option. There are no extensions on the award approved by the Board on 6/17/2015. Discussion: Following is a summary of the major changes from the RFP issued in 2015. Category Proposal Submission, pg. 3 Timeline for Offeror 2015 RFP May 8, 2015 April 8, 2016 2016 RFP Updated dates in timeline Board of Directors March 16, 2016 Page 2 Selection, pg. 6 Services to be Performed, pg. 7 Evaluation Criteria, pg. 9 Evaluation Criteria, pg. 9 Contract Term, pg. 12 Federal Audit subject to OMB Circular A-133 Scoring: References 10 pts. Technical plan 5 pts. MFA staff support 3 pts. Government experience of onsite manager One year term Federal Audit subject to Uniform Guidance Scoring changed due to less emphasis on references and more on audit approach: References 3 pts. Technical plan 7 pts. MFA staff support 8 pts. Government experience of on-site manager and supervisor Option to extend two successive oneyear periods. Option to expand scope to conduct full audit. Summary: New Mexico Office of the State Auditor (OSA) directed the MFA to seek proposals for the financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 in a joint venture with the OSA. The term of this Request for Proposal is for one year with two oneyear extension at the option of the Board. Staff recommends the approval of the Request for Proposal for External Audit Services. Responses will be due to MFA by April 8, 2016. New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Request for Proposal For External Audit Services April 2015March 2016 Tel 505-843-6880 344 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Toll Free 1-800-444-6880 Fax 505-243-3289 http://www.housingnm.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I: Background & General Information ......................................................................................... 3 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3 Purpose..................................................................................................................................... 3 Questions and Answers ............................................................................................................ 3 Proposal Submission ................................................................................................................ 3 Proposal Tenure ....................................................................................................................... 3 RFP Revisions and Supplements ............................................................................................. 3 Incurred Expenses .................................................................................................................... 4 Cancellation of Requests for Proposal or Rejection of Proposals ........................................... 4 Evaluation of Proposals, Award Notice and Negotiation ........................................................ 4 Award Notice ........................................................................................................................... 4 Proposal Confidentiality .......................................................................................................... 4 Irregularities in Proposals ........................................................................................................ 5 Responsibility of Offerors........................................................................................................ 5 Protest ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Timeline for Offeror Selection................................................................................................. 6 Bidders Conference .................................................................................................................. 6 Part II: Minimum Qualifications and Requirements ........................................................................... 6 Part III: Services to be Performed ....................................................................................................... 6 Part IV: Evaluation Criteria ................................................................................................................ 8 Part V: Proposal Format and Instructions to Offeror .......................................................................... 9 Part VI: Principal Contract Terms and Conditions ........................................................................... 10 Contract Term ........................................................................................................................ 10 Equal Opportunity Compliance ............................................................................................. 10 2 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Request for Proposals To Provide External Audit Services Part I: Background & General Information Introduction The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (“MFA”) is a governmental instrumentality, separate and apart from the state, created by the Mortgage Finance Authority Act, N.M. Stat. Ann. Sections 58-18-1, et seq. (1978) for the purpose of financing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Mexico residents. Purpose The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals, in accordance with the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Procurement Policy, from qualified firms which by reason of their skill, knowledge, and experience are able to furnish external audit services to MFA as a joint venture with the NM Office of the State Auditor (“Offerors”). Questions and Answers Questions pertaining to this RFP and application must be submitted via the MFA website at http://www.housingnm.org/rfp. Then under “Current RFP’s,” select “External Audit Services.” On the External Audit Services RFP page, select the “External Audit Services FAQs” link. Questions will be checked on a daily basis. The FAQ will open the day after the RFP issues and will close on May April 16, 20165. To submit your questions, scroll down to the “Ask a question” section, enter your name, email address, organization, and type your question in the “Question” box, complete the CAPTCHA verification box and click on “Submit”. MFA will make every attempt to answer questions within two (2) business days. Proposal Submission The original and six five (65) copies of a proposal must be received by MFA at our office located at 344 Fourth St. S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102 no later than Friday, May April 8, 20165 at 4:00 p.m., Mountain Time. Proposals shall be in sealed envelopes marked “Response to External Audit RFP”. Proposal Tenure All proposals shall include a statement that the proposal shall be valid until contract award, but no more than 90 calendar days from the proposal due date. RFP Revisions and Supplements If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP or if additional information is necessary to clarify any provision of this RFP, the revision or additional information will be provided on the MFA website. 3 Incurred Expenses MFA shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by an Offeror in responding to this RFP. All costs incurred by Offerors in the preparation, transmittal or presentation of any proposal or material submitted in response to this RFP will be borne solely by the Offerors. Cancellation of Requests for Proposals or Rejection of Proposals The MFA may cancel this RFP at any time for any reason and may reject all proposals (or any proposal) which are/is not responsive. Evaluation of Proposals, Award NoticeSelection and Negotiation Proposals will be evaluated by an Internal Review Committee of MFA staff using the criteria listed in Parts II Minimum Qualifications and Requirements and III Services to be Performed, below, with final selection to be made by the full Board of Directors. MFA may provide Offerors whose proposals are reasonably likely, in MFA’s discretion, to be selected, an opportunity to discuss and revise their proposals prior to award, for the purpose of obtaining final and best offers. Proposals shall be evaluated on the criteria listed in Part IV Evaluation Criteria, below. The MFA Board of Directors shall select the Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) is/are deemed to be most advantageous to MFA to enter into contract negotiations with MFA, subject to approval by the New Mexico State Auditor. If a final contract cannot be negotiated, then MFA will enter into negotiations with the other Offeror(s). Award Notice MFA shall provide written notice of the award to all Offerors within ten (10) days of the date of the award. The award shall be contingent upon successful negotiations of a final contract between MFA and the Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) is/are accepted by MFA, subject to approval by the New Mexico State Auditor. The MFA is subject to the New Mexico Audit Act Section 12-6-1 NMSA 1978 et seq., (State Audit Act); therefore in accordance with independence requirements set forth therein, this award will not be made to the same firm that provides internal audit services to MFA. Proposal Confidentiality Offerors or their representatives shall not communicate with MFA’s Board of Directors or staff members regarding any proposal under consideration or that will be submitted for consideration, except in response to an inquiry initiated by the Internal Review Committee, or a request from the Board of Directors for a presentation and interview. A proposal will be deemed ineligible if the Offeror or any person or entity acting on behalf of Offeror attempts to influence members of the Board of Directors or staff during any portion of the RFP review process, including any period immediately following release of the RFP. 4 Until the award is made and notice given to all Offerors, MFA will not disclose the contents of any proposal or discuss the contents of any proposal with an Offeror or potential Offeror, so as to make the contents of any offer available to competing or potential Offerors. Irregularities in Proposals MFA may waive technical irregularities in the form of proposal of any Offeror selected for award which do not alter the price, quality or quantity of the services offered. Note especially that the date and time of proposal submission as indicated herein under “Part I Background and General Information, Proposal Submission” cannot be waived under any circumstances. Responsibility of Offerors If an Offeror who otherwise would have been awarded a contract is found not to be a Responsible Offeror, a determination that the Offeror is not a Responsible Offeror, setting forth the basis of the finding, shall be prepared and the Offeror shall be disqualified from receiving the award. A Responsible Offeror means an Offeror who submits a proposal that conforms in all material respects to the requirements of this RFP and who has furnished, when required, information and data to prove that his financial resources, facilities, personnel, reputation and experience are adequate to make satisfactory delivery of the services described in this RFP. The unreasonable failure of an Offeror to promptly supply information in connection with an inquiry with respect to responsibility is grounds for a determination that the Offeror is not a Responsible Offeror. Protest Any Offeror who is aggrieved in connection with this RFP or the award of a Contract pursuant to this RFP may protest to the MFA. The protest must be written and addressed to: Yvonne Segovia, Controller NM Mortgage Finance Authority 344 Fourth St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 The protest must be delivered to MFA within fifteen five (15) calendar business days after the notice of award. Upon the timely filing of a protest, the Contact Person shall give notice of the protest to all Offerors who appear to have a substantial and reasonable prospect of being affected by the outcome of the protest. The Offerors receiving notice may file responses to the protest within seven five (57) calendar business days of notice of protest. The protest process shall be: ♦ The protest will be reviewed by the Finance Committee of MFA’s Board of Directors, and that committee shall make a recommendation to the full Board of Directors regarding the disposition of the protest. The Board of Directors shall make a final determination regarding the disposition of the protest. Offerors or their representatives shall not communicate with MFA Board of Directors or staff members regarding any proposal under consideration, except when specifically permitted to present testimony to the committee of the 5 Board of Directors. A proposal will be deemed ineligible if the Offeror or any person or entity acting on behalf of Offeror attempts to influence members of the Board of Directors or staff during any portion of the RFP review process, or does not follow the prescribed proposal and Protest process. Timeline for Offeror Selection The MFA will make every effort to adhere to the following anticipated schedule for recommended Offeror selection: DATE 4/15/20153/16/2016 4/16/20153/16/2016 4/20/20153/23/2016 4/29/20154/1/2016 5/8/20154/8/2016 6/17/20155/18/2016 6/17/20155/18/2016 7/2/20155/25/2016 ACTIVITY RFP goes to Board of Directors for approval Issuance of RFP RFP Bidders Conference RFP FAQ closes – deadline to submit questions Submission of Proposals Due Award Recommendation to Board of Directors Notification of Awards Protest Deadline RESPONSIBILITY MFA MFA MFA Offerors Offerors MFA MFA Offerors Bidders Conference A Bidders Conference will be conducted on April March 2023, 20165 at 2:30 MT to provide an opportunity for questions and answers. You may attend the Conference at the MFA Office, or by teleconference (641) 7153276(209) 647-1000 Participant Access Code: 297334#965519#. Part II: Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Only those Offerors who meet the following minimum criteria are eligible to submit a proposal pursuant to this RFP: 1. Offeror must be included on the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor 20165 Approved Audit Firms List; 2. Offeror must be a certified public accounting firm in good standing as a registrant with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); 3. Offeror must be licensed in the State of New Mexico; 4. Offeror must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000; Part III: Services to be Performed Offerors may respond to this RFP to provide External Audit services for MFA as a joint venture with the Office of the State Auditor. As requested by MFA, professional External Audit services REQUIRED to be provided under and to be incorporated into the contract to be awarded pursuant to this RFP include, but are not limited to, the following: 6 1. Financial Statement Audit consisting of the Statement of Net Position, Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Net Position, Statement of Cash Flows and the Notes to the financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20165 in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, Government Auditing Standards, and 2.2.2 NMAC Audit Rule 20165 (available at www.saonm.org) issued by the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor; 2. Federal Single Audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20165 in accordance with Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-1332 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; 3. Financial Statement Preparation; 4. GNMA Compliance Reports; 5. Delivery of the Financial Statements and GNMA Compliance Reports within one hundred twenty (120) days after fiscal year end; 6. Delivery of the Financial Statements and Single Federal Audit Reports within one hundred twenty (120) days after fiscal year end; 7. Electronic submission of the financial statements, and preparation and submission of the Data Collection Form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 days after release of Single the Federal Audit; 8. Because the MFA’s bonds are publicly offered and held, the auditor may be asked to consent to inclusion of the auditor’s report in the MFA’s official statements and on certain occasions to issue letters to underwriters in connection with the offering of MFA’s bonds on a fee basis; 9. Presentation of reports to the Board and/or Finance Committee regarding recent accounting, audit and tax updates that may affect the housing finance industry and/or MFA financial statements. 10. In accordance with NMAC 2.2.2.10 G. the Offeror shall be required to identify significant state statutes, rules and regulations applicable to the MFA and perform tests of compliance. The state statutes and constitutional provisions that MFA may be subject to include, but may not be limited to, the following: a. Anti-Donation Clause (NM Constitution Article IX, Section 14); b. Public Money Act (Sections 6-10-10.1 to 6-10-63 NMSA 1978, at § 6-10-10.1) allowing the State Treasurer to accept funds for deposit from MFA; c. Special, Deficiency, and Specific Appropriations (appropriation laws applicable for the year under audit); d. 2.2.2 NMAC, Requirements for Contracting and Conducting Audit of Agencies, excluding 2.2.2.10.T. Disposition of Property; e. Investment of Public Money ( Sections 6-8-1 to 6-8-24 NMSA 1978, at Section 6-8-7(E) NMSA 1978) allowing the State Investment Council to accept funds for deposit from MFA. 7 The following state statutes and constitutional provisions may not apply to MFA: a. Procurement Code (Sections 13-1-1 to 13-1-199 NMSA 1978) and State Purchasing Regulations 1.4.1 NMAC; b. Per Diem and Mileage Act (Sections 10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978) and Regulations Governing the Per Diem and Mileage Act 2.42.2 NMAC; c. Public Money Act (Sections 6-10-1 to 6-10-63 NMSA 1978) except as detailed above; d. Public School Finance Act (Sections 22-8-1 to 22-8-48 NMSA 1978); e. Investment of Public Money (Sections 6-8-1 to 6-8-21 NMSA 1978) except as detailed above; f. Public Employees Retirement Act (Sections 10-11-1 to 10-11-141 NMSA 1978); g. Educational Retirement Act (Sections 22-11-1 to 22-11-55 NMSA 1978); h. Sale of Public Property (Sections 13-6-1 to 13-6-8 NMSA 1978); i. State Budgets (Sections 6-3-1 to 6-3-25 NMSA 1978); j. Lease Purchase Agreements (NM Constitution Article IX, Sections 8 and 11; Sections 6-6-11 to 6-612 NMSA 1978; Montano v. Gabaldon, 108 NM 94, 766 P.2d 1328, 1989); k. 2.20.1.1 to 2.20.1.18 NMAC, Accounting and Control of Fixed Assets of State Government; l. Article IX of the State Constitution limits on indebtedness; m. Laws of 2014 Regular Session, Chapter 63, Section 3, Subsection J regarding credit cards; n. Retiree Health Care Authority Act (Sections 10-7C-1 to 10-7C-19 NMSA 1978); o. Governmental Conduct Act (Sections 10-16-1 to 10-16-18 NMSA 1978); 11. In addition, MFA is not subject to FHA’s Lender Assessment Subsystem (LASS) or HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) reporting required of public housing authorities by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Part IV: Evaluation Criteria MFA shall award the contract for external audit services to the Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to MFA. Proposals shall be evaluated primarily on experience and fees. Proposals shall be scored on a scale of 1 to 100 based on the criteria listed below. Please note that a serious deficiency in any one criterion may be grounds for rejection regardless of overall score. 8 Criteria Point Range 1. Experience and Capability: a. The firm has the resources to perform the type and size of audit. Include number of team members and total audit hours available. b. Offeror meets independence standards to perform audit. c. External Quality Control Peer Review: Rating of Pass Rating of Pass with Deficiency(ies) d. References e. Organization and completeness of proposal. 2. Work Requirements & Audit Approach: a. Knowledge of audit objectives, MFA needs, and product to be delivered. b. Proposal contains a sound technical plan and realistic estimate of time to complete major segments of the audit: planning; interim fieldwork; fieldwork; and reporting. c. MFA staff support required. d. Approach for planning and conducting the work efforts of subsequent years. 3. Technical Capabilities: a. Governmental audit experience of on-site manager and supervisor. b. Team audit experience: a. Specialization with state housing finance agencies, entities with publicly owned and offered securities, and financial institutions b. GASB experience c. Experience with governmental component units d. Experience with State Audit Act 4. Firm Strengths 5. Audit Fees Maximum Points 0-5 0-2 10 5 0-103 0-3 3023 0-5 0-57 0-38 0-2 1522 0-10 0-10 0-10 0-5 0-5 0-5 10 40 5 10 100 Maximum Points Part V: Proposal Format and Instructions to Offeror Proposals submitted to MFA must, at a minimum, contain the following information and shall be organized as follows: 1. Letter of Transmittal Include at least the following information: 9 A. B. C. D. E. Name, address and telephone number of Offeror and name of contact person. A signature of the Offeror or any partner, officer or employee who certifies that he or she has the authority to bind the Offeror. Date of proposal. A statement that the Offeror, if awarded the contract, will comply with the contract terms and conditions set forth in this RFP. A statement that the Offeror’s proposal is valid for ninety (90) days after the deadline for submission of proposals. 2. Disclosure Statement. A statement disclosing: (1) any political contribution or gift valued in excess of $2,500.00 (singularly or in the aggregate) made by Offeror to any elected official of the State of New Mexico in the last three years, (2) any current or proposed business transaction between Offeror and any MFA member, officer, or employee, and (3) any other conflict or potential conflict which may give rise to a claim of conflict of interest. 3. Good Standing. Proof of good standing as a CPA firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) pcaobus.org. A copy of the firm’s most recent external Quality Control Peer Review in accordance with Standards established by the Peer Review Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for Public Company Audit Firms, including evidence of acceptance by the Center for Public Company Audit Firms, and letter of comments and a statement providing the rating received. A description of any disciplinary actions involving the firm during the past three years or a statement that there have been none. A statement that the firm’s net worth is at least $250,000. 4. Licensure and Approval. A statement that the Offeror is licensed in the State of New Mexico and included on the NM State Auditor’s 20165 Approved Audit Firms List. Indicate whether the firm is under any restrictions with the NM Office of the State Auditor, and if so, a description of the restriction. 5. Insurance. Proof of professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. 6. Qualifications & Experience. Description of firm capability and experience, including: A. B. C. D. E. F. The resources available to perform the type and size of MFA’s audit as a joint venture with the Office of the State Auditor; An estimate of the number of hours required to provide Services to be Performed above and the total audit hours available; Experience with conducting audits of state housing agencies, entities with publicly offered securities and financial institutions, particularly with mortgage operations and mortgage banking operations; Experience with auditing entities subject to GASB; Experience with auditing governmental component units; and Experience with the State Audit Act. 7. MFA Contracts. List all professional services contracts the Offeror has entered into with MFA for the past two (2) years, including the contract date, contract amount, and description of services provided. Include a discussion as to the effect of the contracts on Offeror’s independence in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards 2011 Revision. 10 8. Audit Approach. Describe Offeror’s audit approach including: A. B. C. D. Audit objectives, understanding of MFA’s requirements, and final product to be provided; Technical plan and estimate of time to complete major segments of the audit and estimated timeline: planning, interim fieldwork, fieldwork, and reporting. Include the estimated start and end date to complete the audit. Anticipated support from MFA staff and list of schedules anticipated to be prepared by MFA staff; and Approach for planning and conducting the audit work efforts of subsequent years. 9. Resumes. Names and resumes of the on-site manager and supervisor, and all other personnel to be assigned to the account. Resumes describing the qualifications of personnel to be utilized in the performance of this contract must show, at a minimum, the person’s name, education, positions, total years of governmental audit experience, and total years and types of other experience relevant to the performance of the contract, information regarding CPA licensure. Include a list of individuals within the firm qualified to supervise a Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) audit and issue the related report, regardless of whether they will be assigned to the MFA audit. 10. References. Please provide at least three references from state housing finance agencies, state agencies, financial institutions and/or mortgage servicers. Insert Offeror’s name at the top of page 2 on Appendix A and submit Appendix A to at least three references for completion. The reference must submit the completed Organizational Reference Questionnaire directly to MFA, not to the Offeror, by May 8, 2015April 8, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. See Appendix A for further instructions. The fillable form is available on MFA’s website. 11. Other Relevant Information. Please provide any other relevant information which will assist the MFA in evaluating Offeror’s ability to provide external audit services to the MFA, including firm strengths and weaknesses. 12. Fees. Provide the cost of services on a per-hour basis. Breakdown the number of hours and total cost for the fiscal year by: A. B. C. D. E. Financial Statement Audit; Federal Single Audit; Financial Statement Preparation; GNMA Compliance Reports; and Gross Receipts Tax. Lodging and other travel related expenses shall be reimbursed by MFA in accordance with MFA expense reimbursement policies set forth in its Policies and Procedures Manual. 13. Affirmative Actions. MFA requires that Offeror be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please state that Offeror complies fully with all government regulations regarding nondiscriminatory employment practices. 14. Litigation. Please describe any material, current or pending litigation, administrative proceedings or investigations that could impact the reputation or financial viability of Offeror. 11 15. Code of Conduct. No Board member or employee of MFA shall have any direct financial interest in any contract with the Offeror, nor shall any contract exist between Offeror or its affiliate with any MFA Board member or employee that might give rise to a claim of conflict of interest. Any violation of this provision will render void any contract between MFA and the Offeror for which MFA determines that a conflict of interest exists as herein described, unless that contract is approved by the MFA Board of Directors after full disclosure. Offeror shall warrant that it has no interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under any contract entered into with MFA pursuant to this RFP. Offeror shall at all times conduct itself in a manner consistent with the MFA Code of Conduct and MFA’s Anti-Harassment Policy. A copy of the MFA Code of Conduct and MFA’s Anti-Harassment Policy is posted on the MFA website for review at http://www.housingnm.org/community_development/rfp. Upon request by MFA, Offeror shall disclose information MFA may reasonably request relating to conflict or potential conflicts of interest. Part VI: Principal Contract Terms and Conditions Awards shall be contingent upon successful negotiations of a final contract between MFA and the Offeror whose proposal is accepted by MFA, subject to NM State Auditor approval. This RFP in no manner obligates the MFA to disburse any funds to any Offeror until a valid written contract is fully executed and all conditions of disbursement have been met. Only contract forms provided by the NM State Auditor will be used. A sample form can be viewed at http://www.saonm.org/procuring_contracts by looking at the District Courts contract template, which requires “No DFA Approval”. In addition to the terms respecting the Services to be Performed and compensation described above, the contract between the MFA and the successful Offeror (herein “Contractor”) shall include contract terms substantially similar to the following: Contract Term The term of the external audit services contract shall cover the fiscal year which began on October 1, 20154 and is to end September 30, 20165. At the option of the MFA Board, the contract may be extended for two successive one-year periods at the same price, terms and conditions as stated on the original proposal. This RFP and the proposal submitted by the successful Offeror, including the fee proposal, shall define the terms by which the successful Offeror shall perform the services contemplated by the RFP. The contract will be issued by the NM State Auditor, and is subject to approval by the NM State Auditor. If the NM State Auditor chooses not to conduct the audit as a joint venture in subsequent years, the contract scope and fees may be amended in order for the successful Offeror to conduct the full audit. Equal Opportunity Compliance Contractor agrees to abide by all federal and state laws, rules and regulations and executive orders pertaining to equal employment opportunity. Contractor agrees to assure that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age or handicap, be excluded from employment with or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subject to discrimination under, any program or activity performed under the contracts. 12 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Board Members Chair, Dennis Burt – Burt & Company CPAs Vice Chair, Angel Reyes – President, Centinel Bank Treasurer – Steven J. Smith – President, R.O.G. Enterprises Member, John Sanchez - Lieutenant Governor, State of New Mexico Member, Hector Balderas - Attorney General, State of New Mexico Member, Tim Eichenberg - Treasurer, State of New Mexico Member – Randy McMillan – NAI Director Management Jay Czar, Executive Director Gina Hickman, Deputy Director of Finance & Administration Izzy Hernandez, Deputy Director of Programs Staff Roster Al Radicioni Amy Gutierrez Angel Candelaria-Anaya Angelina Martinez Anita Rehm-Racicot Barbara Tashkandy Blanca Vasquez Carmela Arellano Carol Salazar Christina Gerwin Cynthia Marquez Dan Puccetti Dana Gohr Debbie Davis Desarey Maldonado Dolores Deer Doris Clark Eric Schmieder Erik Nore Eunice Duran Felicia CdeVaca Francina Martinez Frankie Salcido Gina Bell Jacqueline Boudreaux Jackie Garrity Jeannette Marquez Joseph Navarrete Judy Amador Kathleen Sysak-Keeler Kathy Griego Laura Thompson Leann Kemp Lisa Romero Loretta Martinez Marjorie Martin Michael Scott Michelle Marquez Monica Abeita Natalie Michelback Nicole Sanchez-Howell Patricia Balderrama Patricia Rogers 13 Patrick Ortiz Rebecca Sanchez Rob Jones Robyn Powell Rose Baca-Quesada Sabrina Su Sandra Marez Sarah Marinelli Shannon Tilseth Shawn Rasmussen Sophia Ruser Stacy Huggins Stacy Vernon Susan Biernacki Suzette Chavez Teresa Chiarolanza Teri Baca Theresa Laredo-Garcia Troy Cucchiara Yvonne Reed Yvonne Segovia APPENDIX A ORGANIZATIONAL REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, as part of the RFP process, requires Offerors to submit a minimum of three (3) business references as required within this document. The purpose of these references is to document Offeror’s experience relevant to the scope of work in an effort to establish Offeror’s responsibility. Offeror is required to send the following reference form to each business reference listed. The business reference, in turn, is requested to submit the Reference Form directly to: Yvonne Segovia, Controller, NMMFA 344 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or ysegovia@housingnm.org by May 1, 2015Apirl 8, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. for inclusion in the evaluation process. The form and information provided will become a part of the submitted proposal. Business references provided may be contacted for validation of content provided therein. Tel 505-843-6880 344 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Toll Free 1-800-444-6880 Fax 505-243-3289 http://www.housingnm.org EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES RFP ORGANIZATIONAL REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR: OFFEROR’S NAME: This form is being submitted to your company for completion as a business reference for the company named above. This form is to be returned to the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority via facsimile or e-mail at: Name: Address: Yvonne Segovia, Controller 344 4th St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Telephone: Fax: E-mail: (505) 767-2253 (505) 243-3289 ysegovia@housingnm.org No later than May 1, 2015April 8, 2016 4:00 p.m., and must NOT be returned to the company requesting the reference. For questions or concerns regarding this form, please contact the Controller listed above. Company providing reference: Contact name and title/position: Contact telephone number: Contact e-mail address: Description of services provided: Dates services provided (starting and ending): Total Revenues: $ Total Assets: $ 1. How would you rate the timeliness of the audit work conducted and the reports provided? ____ (3=Excellent 2=Satisfactory 1=Unsatisfactory 0=Unacceptable) COMMENTS: 2. How would you rate how the work was planned and executed? ____ (3=Excellent 2=Satisfactory 1=Unsatisfactory 0=Unacceptable) COMMENTS: 2 3. How would you rate the accounting knowledge and the technical expertise demonstrated? ____ (3=Excellent 2=Satisfactory 1=Unsatisfactory 0=Unacceptable) COMMENTS: 4. How would you rate the level of staff support or auditor training required? ____ (3=Excellent 2=Satisfactory 1=Unsatisfactory 0=Unacceptable) COMMENTS: 5. Who was the principal on-site representative/Manager involved in your audit and how would you rate them individually? Please comment on skills, knowledge, behaviors or other factors on which you based the rating? ____ (3=Excellent 2=Satisfactory 1=Unsatisfactory 0=Unacceptable) Name:______________________________________________ COMMENTS: Rating:______ 6. With which aspect(s) of this Offeror’s services are you most satisfied? COMMENTS: 7. With which aspect(s) of this Offeror’s services are you least satisfied? COMMENTS: 8. Would you recommend this Offeror’s services? COMMENTS: 3 Tab 5 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 housingnm.org MEMORANDUM TO: MFA Board of Directors Through: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Policy Committee – March 3, 2016 Theresa Laredo-Garcia, Director of Servicing Gina Hickman, Deputy Director of Finance & Administration Erik Nore, Director of Homeownership March 16, 2016 Sub-Servicing Implementation Update BACKGROUND In June 2015, the Board approved implementation of a Hybrid Sub-Servicing Model in partnership with Idaho Housing and Finance Association (“IHFA”) for the administration of MFA’s Single Family Mortgage Program loans. The Hybrid Sub-Servicing model developed between MFA and IHFA is neither a true master servicing relationship nor a true sub-servicing relationship. The model combines components of both master servicing and sub-servicing. The full implementation of this model provides MFA with the opportunity to: 1. Develop and implement internal processes that will support a standard subservicing model and progression to self-servicing to eliminate MFA’s dependency on third party loan servicers (“Master Servicer”) for administration of MFA’s Single Family Program. 2. Gain ownership and maintain financial control over the Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSR”). Ownership of the MSR will provide MFA with a long-term revenue stream and support MFA’s strategic plan to develop revenue generating activities. 3. Ensure continuity of service to MFA’s single family program, including homebuyers, participating lenders and related business partners. 4. Provide “high touch” customer service to MFA borrowers. Board of Directors March 16, 2016 Page 2 5. Work in partnership with IHFA, an approved Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae “seller/servicer”, to acquire the knowledge and experience to activate MFA’s Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae “seller” approvals. This model is extremely beneficial to both MFA and IHFA. IHFA understands and supports MFA’s strategic goal to generate long-term servicing revenue and are willing to provide MFA with the training and technical assistance necessary to develop and implement MFA’s in-house servicing operations. IHFA is committed to the partnership because it reduces the capital requirements for purchasing and servicing MFA loans while still providing revenue to IHFA for those services performed on MFA’s behalf. The relationship is designed to be flexible and evolve over time while maintaining a defined slate of services, tangible fee structure, contractual milestones and continuity of the program. As MFA moves towards the strategic goal to generate long-term servicing revenue, we continue to progress and adjust as needed to ensure that we will reach this ultimate goal. DISCUSSION The Servicing Implementation Committee (“Committee”) commenced work on implementation of the Hybrid Sub-Servicing model on October 1, 2015. The Committee has developed an action plan that includes the following action items: • • • • • • • • In cooperation with IHFA, conduct a GAP Analysis of the implementation process Identify and establish MFA’s data requirements including system interfaces, user access, security protocols and reporting formats Establish policies and procedures for MFA’s oversight of IHFA’s pooling, securitization and sub-servicing functions Establish quality control plans in compliance with regulatory requirements Reactivate MFA’s Fannie Mae “seller” and Ginnie Mae “issuer” approvals Establish counterparty contracts (document custodian, Mortgage Electronic Registration System, etc.) Develop and execute contracts (Lender, Warehouse, IHFA) Establish a comprehensive “Process Flow” document outlining the entire process MFA executed a Professional Services Agreement with IHFA in November, 2015, which provides training, technical assistance and project management services to MFA. These services have provided staff the collaboration and expertise to facilitate the project implementation by June 1, 2016. The Committee has been working diligently with both Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae to reactivate MFA’s “seller” approvals. MFA is currently an active “servicer” with both Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae and both have showed support for this hybrid servicing model. However, because of the uniqueness of the model, they advised MFA that they will require additional time to analyze and provide guidance to MFA on the “seller” activation process, as neither Fannie Mae nor Ginnie Mae currently has active, approved lenders who outsource the pooling, shipping and securitization functions. Board of Directors March 16, 2016 Page 3 Due to the additional time required to address the unique compliance and regulatory requirements of the hybrid model, it was recommended by Ginnie Mae that staff consider the option of simply purchasing the MSR from IHFA concurrent with the pooling and securitization of the loans under IHFA’s “seller” number versus pooling and securitizing the loans under MFA’s “seller” number. In addition, MFA will provide IHFA a (partial) warehouse line of credit. Both of these activities will allow MFA to earn income while working towards the activation of MFA’s “seller” approval (Milestone #1). This revised plan will serve as an intermediate step and will provide additional time necessary to activate the “seller” approvals, develop a quality control plan and provide adequate vendor oversight for IHFA as is required by both Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae (Milestone #2). Within the next year, MFA will transition to a full in-house “seller” process and IHFA will strictly provide sub-servicing functions for MFA (Milestone #3). The “seller” activation is a key component to MFA’s future plans to set up “seller” operations. In light of the interim change to the model and time considerations for implementation, the Committee moved the implementation date from March 1, 2016 to June 1, 2016. An IHFA contract extension was approved at the February 2016 Board meeting. The revised implementation process is a new and innovative way for MFA to achieve its’ goal and will be achieved through the accomplishment of three major milestones listed below: Milestone #1 June 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 • • • • MFA will provide IHFA with a limited warehouse line of credit for the purchase of loans held for sale. IHFA will pool and securitize loans using their own “seller” number. MFA will purchase the Mortgage Servicing Rights MSR from IHFA. IHFA will sub-service the loans under MFA’s “servicer” number. During this period, MFA will work with IHFA, Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae to reactivate MFA’s “seller” status. In addition, MFA staff will obtain training and technical assistance from IHFA to perform oversight duties. Milestone #2 October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. • • • MFA will be an active “seller” and “servicer” for Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae. MFA will provide a full warehouse line of credit for the purchase of loans held for sale. IHFA will serve as a vendor for MFA and will pool and securitize loans using MFA’s “seller” number. MFA will own the MSR. Board of Directors March 16, 2016 Page 4 • IHFA will sub-service the loans under MFA’s “servicer” number. During this period, MFA will work in partnership with IHFA to implement in-house “seller” operations. MFA will purchase required software and hire staff to support in-house operations. IHFA will provide support to transition the in-house “seller” operations from IHFA to MFA. Milestone #3 October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020 • • • • MFA’s in-house “seller” operations will be fully established. MFA will directly purchase, warehouse, pool and securitize single family program loans using MFA’s “seller” number. MFA will own the MSR IHFA will sub-service the loans under MFA’s “servicer” number through September 30, 2020. During FY2020, MFA would bid sub-servicing through a request for proposal process and award a contract. In this modified model, IHFA will still provide the pooling, securitization, and sub-servicing functions; however a transfer of obligations will take place at Milestones #2 and #3 as illustrated in the table below and in the attached flowchart (Exhibit A). In addition, MFA will enter into a 51-month contract with IHFA beginning June 1, 2016 which will specifically define the transfer of obligations as MFA fully implements the hybrid sub-servicing model. The updated Economic Feasibility Study is outlined below. Economic Feasibility Study Recap as of March 2016: The updated economic feasibility study 1 reflects the modified hybrid sub-servicing model, milestones and new implementation dates. The implementation of the modified hybrid sub-servicing model demonstrates a viable revenue generating activity for MFA. 1 The full economic feasibility study is available upon request. Board of Directors March 16, 2016 Page 5 Below is a summary of the transfer of duties/obligations upon completion of the Servicing Implementation: Servicing Implementation Transfer of Duties/Obligations Purchase loans from originating lender Warehouses loans Pools and Securitizes loans into MBS Purchase/Own Mortgage Servicing Rights Loan Servicing Receives servicing income Retains risk for representations & warranties Cumulative Revenue to MFA (10-year forecast period) Utilizes/builds upon “seller/servicer” designation Current New Model New Model New Model Model Milestone Milestone Milestone #1 #2 #3 IHFA IHFA IHFA IHFA IHFA IHFA IHFA $0 No FY2016 & FY2017 IHFA IHFA/MFA IHFA MFA IHFA MFA MFA $(.011)mm Yes FY2018 IHFA MFA IHFA MFA IHFA MFA MFA $.691mm Yes FY2019 &FY2020 MFA MFA MFA MFA IHFA MFA MFA $6.973mm Yes SUMMARY: In June 2015, the Board approved implementation of a Hybrid Sub-Servicing Model in partnership with Idaho Housing and Finance Association (“IHFA”) for the administration of MFA’s Single Family Mortgage Program loans. Since approval, the Servicing Implementation Committee (“Committee”) has been working steadily with our business partners, adjusting along the way as necessary to put in place the required components to implement the model. MFA staff has systematically identified and evaluated the risks associated with implementation of this model which include origination and servicing compliance, regulatory requirements, investor requirements, repurchase requirements and reputational risk. MFA will mitigate these risks through establishment of comprehensive oversight policies and procedures for IHFA’s mortgage origination and servicing operations. MFA contracts with lending partners will include appropriate representations, warranty and buyback provisions as well as a re-certification process to ensure the financial capacity of those lending partners to repurchase loans. In addition, the partnership with IHFA, a sister organization with the same mission and goals as well as significant experience in the mortgage operations business, is the perfect partner for MFA’s endeavor. Board of Directors March 16, 2016 Page 6 Through the implementation of this hybrid sub-servicing model, MFA will generate a profitable long-term revenue stream, which allows for support of other MFA mission driven initiatives. Also, MFA will accomplish the goals to develop investor “seller” and servicer capacity and establish in-house mortgage operations virtually eliminating MFA’s risk for reliance on third-party service providers for the administration MFA’s Single Family Mortgage Program. EXHIBIT A Current Model (Master Servicer) Milestone #1 Program Loan (Lender) Program Loan (Lender) Loan purchased by IHFA (“IHFA Seller”) Loan Warehouse IHFA (“IHFA Seller”) Loan purchased by IHFA (“IHFA Seller”) Mortgage Servicing Rights purchased by IHFA (“IHFA Servicer”) Loan Warehouse with MFA Funds (“IHFA Seller”) Loan Pool/Securitize IHFA (“IHFA Seller”) Mortgage Servicing Rights purchased by MFA (“MFA Servicer”) Loan Pool/Securitize IHFA (“IHFA Seller”) Loan Servicing Loan Servicing IHFA (“Seller/Servicer”) IHFA (“Seller/Sub-Servicer”) MFA (“Servicer”) 1 EXHIBIT A Milestone #2 Milestone #3 Program Loan (Lender) Program Loan (Lender) Loan purchased by IHFA with MFA funds (“MFA Seller”) Loan Warehouse by IHFA with MFA funds (“MFA Seller”) Loan purchased by MFA (“MFA Seller”) Mortgage Servicing Rights purchased by MFA (“MFA Servicer”) Loan Warehouse MFA (“MFA Seller”) Loan Pool/Securitize by IHFA for MFA (“MFA Seller”) Mortgage Servicing Rights purchased by MFA (“MFA Servicer”) Loan Pool/Securitize by MFA (“MFA Seller”) Loan Servicing Loan Servicing IHFA (“Sub-Servicer”) MFA (“Seller/Servicer”) IHFA (“Sub-Servicer”) MFA (“Seller/Servicer”) 2 Tab 6 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 fax 505.243.3289 housingnm.org TO: MFA Board of Directors Through: Through: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Contracted Services/Credit Committee – March 8, 2016 Policy Committee – March 1, 2016 Erik Nore March 16, 2016 Limited Source Procurement-Idaho Housing and Finance Association Recommendation: Staff recommends Board approval of a limited source procurement of mortgage loan servicing and program support services with Idaho Housing and Finance Association (“IHFA”) for a term of 51 months (06/01/16 through 09/30/2020), in accordance with the scope of work and fee for service detailed in the following memo. Following Board approval of the limited source procurement, Staff will negotiate the parameters of the sub-servicing/ general services contract with IHFA and execute the agreement effective June 1, 2016. Background: In June, 2015, the Board approved Staff’s request to continue discussions and negotiations to implement a hybrid sub-servicing model with IHFA on March 1, 2016, which coincided with the expiration of the Master Servicing agreement between IHFA and MFA. In February 2016, the Board approved an extension of the Master Servicing agreement between MFA and IHFA until May 31, 2016, so as to allow staff sufficient time to transition to the new hybrid sub-servicing model. The hybrid sub-servicing model developed between MFA and IHFA is neither a true Master Servicing relationship nor a true sub-servicing relationship. Rather, it combines components of both Master Servicing and sub-servicing, leveraging IHFA’s loan acquisition/ servicing business operations and economies of scale with MFA’s strategic commitment to enter the single family mortgage loan servicing business. However, it is the 1 partnership and collaboration between IHFA and MFA that make this servicing model unique. In fact, the business relationship between IHFA and MFA is designed to be flexible and evolve over time, while maintaining a defined slate of services, tangible fee structure, contractual milestones and program continuity. This type of business arrangement will be extremely beneficial to MFA and is only possible in partnership with IHFA. MFA’s objective in expanding its mortgage loan servicing business is to provide loan servicing through a “buy and hold” servicing model, for only those mortgage loans originated within MFA’s single family program. Discussion: Limited Source Procurement During Phase II of the Servicing Expansion evaluation, Staff surveyed active sub-servicing and Master Servicing providers to determine if a comparable hybrid sub-servicing model were available in the marketplace. Staff was unable to find any service providers willing to offer a similar hybrid sub-servicing model. MFA’s Procurement Policies (Section 3.1-B., 4.) state that, “A limited source procurement is a procurement for items or services that are only available from one source or when there are such a limited number of qualified sources for the procurement, as determined under the facts and circumstances of the procurement, that a competitive sealed proposal procedure would be impracticable and therefore competition would be inadequate. In such conditions MFA may conduct negotiations to obtain the price and terms most advantageous to MFA, with any vendor or vendors that MFA determines to be most capable of delivering the procurement…..” Staff feels that the hybrid sub-servicing model developed between IHFA and MFA is so unique that a competitive procurement process would be impractical and that a limited source procurement with IHFA for mortgage loan servicing and program support services is appropriate and is in the best interests of MFA. Following Board approval of the limited source procurement, Staff will negotiate the parameters of the sub-servicing/ general services contract with IHFA and execute the agreement effective June 1, 2016. Scope of Services The proposed procurement of mortgage loan servicing and program support services coincides with the following milestones/dates: Milestone #1 (June 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017) • • • • MFA will provide IHFA with a limited warehouse line of credit for the purchase of loans held for sale. MFA will purchase the Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSR”) from IHFA. IHFA will sub-service for MFA. During this period, MFA will work with IHFA to activate MFA’s “seller” status with Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae. In addition, MFA staff will obtain training and technical assistance to perform oversight duties. Milestone #2 (October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018) • • • • • MFA will be the Fannie Mae Seller/Servicer and Ginnie Mae Issuer/Servicer MFA will provide a full warehouse line of credit for the purchase of loans held for sale. IHFA will provide loan purchase, pooling and shipping functions as a vendor for MFA. IHFA will sub-service for MFA. MFA will work in partnership with IHFA to implement in-house “seller” operations. MFA will purchase required software and hire staff to support in-house operations. IHFA will provide support to transition the in-house “seller” operations from IHFA to MFA. Milestone #3 (October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020) • • • • MFA will directly purchase, warehouse, pool and ship single family program loans. MFA will own the MSR’s. IHFA will sub-service for MFA. During FY2020, MFA would bid sub-servicing through a request for proposal process and award a contract. Either MFA or IHFA will have the option to renegotiate the scope of services or fee for services during the course of the performance of the agreement and at the conclusion of each milestone, as appropriate, with any renegotiations or revisions brought before the Board as necessary and required by MFA's approved policies and procedures. Fee for Service In consideration for the scope of services previously outlined, IHFA will receive the following: • A “Servicing Fee” of 0.135% (13.5 bps) of the outstanding principal balance of each MBS serviced by IHFA on behalf of MFA. The “Servicing Fee” includes payment for all services provided to MFA by IHFA, including software user access, all “front end” operations, data transfer/storage and training/technical assistance. MFA expects to • • add approximately 5,386 first mortgage loans to its’ servicing portfolio throughout the term of the contract. A fee of $400 for the processing of insurance claims related to foreclosure as well as reimbursement for usual and customary costs incurred in connection with such foreclosures. A loan review and acquisition fee of $150 for each loan purchased by IHFA on behalf of MFA. IHFA will purchase approximately 6,166 first mortgage loans throughout the term of the contract. Based on staff’s research, these proposed fees are reasonable and standard within the industry. Summary: Staff recommends Board approval of a limited source procurement of mortgage loan servicing and program support services with Idaho Housing and Finance Association (“IHFA”) in accordance with the scope of work and fee for service detailed in the following memo. Following Board approval of the limited source procurement, Staff will negotiate the parameters of the sub-servicing/ general services contract with IHFA and execute the agreement effective June 1, 2016. Tab 7 MEMORANDUM TO: MFA Board of Directors Through: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Policy Committee – March 1, 2016 Rose Baca-Quesada March 16, 2016 Approval to employ the Executive Director at Northern Regional Housing Authority (“NRHA”) Recommendation: Approve Northern Regional Housing Authorities board of commissioner’s employment of Mr. Richard Frey as their executive director. Background: The Legislature of the State of New Mexico, during the 2009 Legislative session, enacted Senate Bill 20 (Laws of New Mexico 2009, Chapter 48) amending the Regional Housing Law 11-3A-20 NMSA 1978, to redefine the activities of the regional housing authorities of certain activities, to include hiring of executive directors by the board of commissioners being subject to MFA’s approval. Section 5. 11-3A-6 C. (pg. 9, line 9) “… A board of commissioners may employ an executive director, subject to approval by the New Mexico mortgage finance authority.” Discussion: Smart Inc., a professional Housing Authority contractor, was procured through an RFP process by NRHA board of commissioners for the purpose of managing the day-to-day operational activities of NRHA starting on April 1, 2014. The contract had an option to extend after its original expiration of March 30, 2015. The extension was approved by the NRHA board of commissioners through March 31, 2016. NRHA began soliciting applicants for the Executive Director position last November. They received approximately 15 resumes and letters of interest from several parts of the county, to include two from Mexico. Interviews were conducted during January and February of 2016; Richard Frey was selected by the NRHA board of commissioners on a vote of 6 for recommendation to hire and one abstained. The board of commissioners authorized their Chair, Santiago Chavez to negotiate the contract with Mr. Frey. Mr. Frey has been the executive director at the Cuba Housing Authority since June 2011. The Cuba Housing Authority is a “High Performing” PHA. Mr. Frey is well regarded in the industry and with the local Public Housing/HUD office. The NRHA board of commissioners extended an offered to Mr. Frey contingent on MFA’s Board of Director’s approval. NRHA has kept MFA abreast of their executive director search process and we are supportive of their selection, Mr. Richard Frey. We believe this his experience; qualifications and success at the Cuba Public Housing Authority make him an ideal candidate for the position. Attached for your review is Richard Frey’s resume. Summary: Staff recommends that the MFA Board of Director’s approve Northern Regional Housing Authority’s employment of Mr. Richard Frey as their executive director. Tab 8 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 fax 505.243.3289 housingnm.org MEMORANDUM TO: Board Through: Contracted Services – March 8, 2016 Through: Policy Committee – March 1, 2016 FROM: Gina Bell, Community Development Department Senior Lead SUBJECT: Emergency Homeless Assistance Program (EHAP) Request for Proposals, Program Years 2016-2020 CC: Rose Baca-Quesada, Director/Community Development Recommendation Staff requests approval to issue the Emergency Homeless Assistance Program (EHAP) Request for Proposals (RFP) for program years 2016-2020. Background The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is authorized under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C 11371-1378), as amended by the Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act), 24 CFR Part 576. The ESG is a formula-funded program administered through HUD. MFA is the designated state recipient and responsible for administering the ESG funds. MFA uses ESG funds and any funds allocated by the NM State Legislature to administer three homeless programs; Emergency Homeless Assistance Program (EHAP), Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and Continuum of Care Program (CoC). These homeless funds, minus 7.5 percent for MFA administration, will be allocated to service providers. This RFP is specific to EHAP. The EHAP grant is available to units of local government or nonprofit organizations. The grant is designed to improve the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless by helping to meet the costs of operating emergency shelters and to provide certain essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Estimated funding for the homeless programs for the 2016-2017 Program Year is $2,371,050. HUD – ESG State Homeless Total Estimated Funding $1,105,350 $1,265,700 $2,371,050 Disbursement of the funding between the below outlined programs and categories will be determined based on the review of the applications and associated need. Based on 2015-2016 program year, we estimate funding for this year to be disbursed in the following way: HMIS* EHAP RAP COC MFA Admin Total 2015 Funding $61,000 $854,349 $759,058 $442,692 $137,467 Estimated 2016 Funding $88,310 $889,080 $789,916 $460,689 $143,055 $2,254,566 $2,371,050 *HMIS is the Homeless Management Information System which is a federally required database used for collecting demographic information. Administrative expenses for the EHAP, RAP and COC contracts are allowable through their program operations budget. Therefore, additional administrative fees are not awarded. However, if an agency is a unit of local government, regulations dictate that the agency would qualify for administrative fees. Upon your approval, MFA EHAP funds would be made available to interested offerors through an annual RFP process. The RFP will be emailed to all existing EHAP service providers and interested parties. The RFP will also be available on MFA’s website. Offerors must meet minimum threshold requirements including, but not limited to financial stability, alignment of agency mission, successful contract progress/completion and activity-specific requirements. Qualified offerors would be identified and selected by MFA. Items for Discussion The purpose of the EHAP RFP for program years 2016-2020 is to solicit qualified service providers that can efficiently and effectively utilize the EHAP funds. The available funds shall be used to provide emergency shelter and services to homeless individuals and families. In an effort to work towards MFA’s strategic goal 1.1.4 which is related to reviewing programs and identifying efficiencies to streamline processes, staff is requesting that this RFP allow for contracts to be in place for two program years; 7/1/2016 thru 6/30/2018. After the second 2 year, the contracts would be subject to annual consideration for renewal for up to three additional years. Scoring Criteria for the 2016-2020 RFP include: Criteria Maximum Score 50 15 35 100 Community Need Performance – Housing Placement Agency Experience & Capacity Total Maximum Points Upon approval, the RFP will be issued on March 17, 2016 and award recommendations will be presented to MFA’s Board of Directors on June 15, 2016. Summary The Emergency Homeless Assistance Program allows for approximately $889,080 to be awarded to qualified respondents to improve the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless by helping to meet the costs of operating emergency shelters and to provide certain essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. 3 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Emergency Homeless Assistance Program Request for Proposals for Program Year 2015‐20162016‐2020 DATE ISSUED: January 22, 2015March 17, 2016 C:\Users\kanderson\Desktop\2015‐2016 RFP (3)‐12‐31‐14 Clean Copy.docx TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................ III SECTION 1 BACKGROUND & PROGRAM INFORMATION ............................................................................. 1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Background ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Purpose and Available Funding ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Program Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 2 1.5 Eligible Activities ............................................................................................................................................... 2 1.6 Proposal Submission.......................................................................................................................................... 3 1.7 Proposal Tenure ................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.8 Proposal Format ................................................................................................................................................ 4 1.9 Irregularities in Proposals ................................................................................................................................ 5 1.10 RFP Questions and Answers ............................................................................................................................ 5 1.11 Performance Agreement Term ........................................................................................................................ 6 1.12 Renewal Criteria ................................................................................................................................................ 6 1.13 Timeline for Offeror Selection ......................................................................................................................... 7 1.14 Training .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 SECTION 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS................................................................ 9 2.1 Minimum Threshold Criteria........................................................................................................................... 9 2.2 Evaluation of Proposals................................................................................................................................... 14 2.3 Deficiency Correction Period ......................................................................................................................... 14 SECTION 3 EVALUATION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................. 15 3.1 Scoring Criteria ............................................................................................................................................... 15 C:\Users\kanderson\Desktop\2015‐2016 RFP (3)‐12‐31‐14 Clean Copy.docx SECTION 4 PROGRAM STANDARDS .................................................................................................................... 18 4.1 Beneficiary Eligibility ...................................................................................................................................... 18 4.2 Subcontractors ................................................................................................................................................. 18 4.3 Amount of Funding ......................................................................................................................................... 18 4.4 Matching Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 19 4.5 Building Standards .......................................................................................................................................... 19 4.6 Records and Recordkeeping ........................................................................................................................... 20 SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL RFP STANDARDS ...................................................................................................... 20 5.1 Protest ............................................................................................................................................................... 20 5.2 RFP Revisions and Supplements ................................................................................................................... 21 5.3 Incurred Expenses ........................................................................................................................................... 21 5.4 Cancellation of Requests for Proposals or Rejection of Proposals ........................................................... 21 5.5 Award Notice .................................................................................................................................................... 21 5.6 Proposal Confidentiality ................................................................................................................................. 21 5.7 Responsibility of Offerors ............................................................................................................................... 23 5.8 Code of Conduct .............................................................................................................................................. 23 5.9 Other Federal Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 23 5.10 Confidential Data ............................................................................................................................................. 25 5.11 Mortgage Finance Authority Roster ............................................................................................................. 26 SECTION 6 PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM ................................................................................................. 29 Offeror Proposal Information ..................................................................................................................................... 32 SECTION 7 CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 35 C:\Users\kanderson\Desktop\2015‐2016 RFP (3)‐12‐31‐14 Clean Copy.docx SECTION 1 BACKGROUND & PROGRAM INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The New Mexico Mortgage Finance AuthorityNew Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority ("MFA") is a governmental instrumentality, separate, and apart from the state of New Mexico (“State”), created by the Mortgage Finance Authority Act Sections 58‐18‐1 NMSA 1978 et seq. for the purpose of financing affordable housing for low‐ and moderate‐income New Mexico residents. MFA will endeavor to ensure in every way possible that small, minority, disadvantaged, women‐owned business enterprises and/or labor surplus area firms (collectively Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, “DBE”) shall have every opportunity to participate in submitting Pproposals and providing services. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. MFA will not discriminate against any business on grounds of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. It is MFA’s policy that suppliers of goods or services adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity and demonstrate an affirmative effort to recruit, hire and promote regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. 1.2 BACKGROUND The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), is authorized under the McKinney‐Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C 11371‐1378), as amended by the Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (“HEARTH Act”), 24 CFR Part 576. The ESG is a federally formula‐funded program that uses the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) formulas as a basis for allocating funds to eligible jurisdictions, including Sstates, territories, and qualified metropolitan cities and urban counties. MFA is the Sstate’s recipient of the ESG program responsible for administering the state ESG allocation for New Mexico. The ESG allocation is limited to sixty (60) percent of the total fiscal ESG grant for shelter operations minus seven and a half (7.5) percent for state/local government administration. The Emergency Homeless Assistance Program (EHAP) was established by MFA to provide funding assistance to emergency overnight shelters throughout the Sstate. MFA combines the ESG allocation appropriated by HUD with the New Mexico State Homeless Assistance allocation appropriated by the Sstate Llegislature to establish the EHAP. 1.3 PURPOSE AND AVAILABLE FUNDING The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued pursuant to MFA’s Procurement Policy, to solicit proposals from qualified Offerors capable of providing program services for EHAP funding within the 2015 ‐20162016‐2020 Program Years (“PY”) in accordance with 24 CFR 576 and all applicable guidance 1 | P a g e from HUD. The cited references are available via the MFAMFA website at www.housingnm.org/ehap. Funding will be made through a competitive process to eligible Offerors. The estimated funding for the EHAP 2015‐2016 2016 –‐ 2017 program year includes is approximately $ 889,080. Available funding is based on last year’s funding levels. Please note that actual funding levels have not yet been determined at the writing of this document and could vary from current year funding levels. If other funds become available to MFA during the program yearPY for activities similar to the work performed under the program, this additional funding may, at the option of MFA, be offered to the successful Offerors, hereunder, without a new RFP. MFA retains sole discretion to make the judgment as to the need for additional RFPs. Satisfactory performance under theprogram year 2014 2015‐2016 and prior program years will be a prerequisite for consideration of additional funding. Offerors may not obligate funds, incur expenses, or otherwise implement program services prior to execution of a contract with MFA. Funding is anticipated to be available for future program years at similar levels, but is subject to change. Funding is not guaranteed to any given Offeror in any given amount. MFA will review provider performance and reserves the right to de‐obligate, reallocate and redistribute funds throughout the contract term. 1.4 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The objective of EHAP is to help improve the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless by helping to meet assisting with the costs of operating emergency shelters whothat serveing individuals and families experiencing homelessness., so that all New Mexicans have access not only to EHAP assists with providing safe and sanitary shelter, but also to provide along with certain essential supportive services they needed to improve their stabilize living situations. 1.5 ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES All eligible activities within EHAP must be carried out by an emergency overnight shelter for whothat serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including individuals fleeing domestic violence. The five program components and the eligible activities that may be funded under each activity are set forth in HUD ESG Regulations 24 CFR §576.101 through §576.107. Eligible Aactivities include operating costs and essential services to persons in emergency shelters. Essential services may be used to pay for staff costs related to carrying out emergency shelter activities and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Per 24 CFR §576.100(b) the Offeror’s budget for emergency shelter cannot exceed 60% percent of the total grant award. 2 | P a g e Comment [NS1]: Does this mean the Shelter’s budget is limited to 60% for operating costs? Or, does this relate to MFA’s allocation of ESG funds? The eligible activities are: Operating costs. Eligible operating costs are the include costs of maintenance (including minor or routine repairs), rent, security, fuel, equipment, insurance, utilities, food, furnishings, and supplies necessary for the operation of the emergency shelter. Where When no appropriate emergency shelter beds is are available within the facility for a homeless family or individual, eligible costs may also include a hotel or motel voucher for that family or individual. Essential services. EHAP funds may be used to provide essential services to individuals and families who are in an emergency shelter. Eligible essential services include case management, childcare, education services, employment assistance and job training, outpatient health services, legal services, life skills training, mental health services, substance abuse treatment services and transportation. Data collection and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) costs. Under the Hearth Act, all sub‐‐grantees receiving funding under the ESG program must collect and report data on the use of the funds awarded and persons served with this assistance in HMIS. Comparable database eligible costs. If the sub‐grantee is a domestic violencevictim services provider or a legal services provider, it may use the program funds may be used to administer Osnium, a comparable database that collects client‐level data over time and generates unduplicated aggregate reports based on the data. Eligible Activities include essential services to persons in emergency shelters and operating emergency shelters. Staff costs related to carrying out emergency shelter activities, essential services and HMIS are also eligible. In accordance withPer 24 CFR §576.100(b), the Offeror’s budget for emergency shelter cannot exceed 60% of the total grant award. Emergency Shelter means any facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide a temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific populations of the homeless and which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements. Note: The federal ESG activities of “Street Outreach,” “Homeless Prevention,” “Rapid Re‐Housing,” and “Renovation, rehabilitation, and conversion” of buildings for use as emergency shelters or transitional housing for the homeless” are not currently funded under the EHAP. 1.6 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION All Offeror proposals must be received for review and evaluation by MFA no later than Friday, february 20, 2015April 15, 2016 by 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Proposals shall be in sealed envelopes marked “Proposal to Offer Services for the Emergency Homeless Assistance Program. Submit proposals to: 3 | P a g e New Mexico Mortgage Finance AuthorityMortgage Finance Authority Attn: Shannon TilsethMichelle Marquez 344 Fourth 4th St.,reet SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Proposals may be delivered by mail, other shipping service, or by hand. Facsimile or electronic transmissions will not be accepted. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered for EHAP funding. 1.21.7 PROPOSAL TENURE 1.3 All proposals shall include a statement that the proposal shall be valid until contract award, but no more than 90 days from the proposal due date. 1.4 1.51.8 PROPOSAL FORMAT Proposals should be printed on standard 8 ½ x 11 paper, double‐sided, with each copy fastened using paper clips or binder clips and with tabs identifying each minimum threshold item and evaluation criteria item. Please do not spiral bind your proposals. All proposals must be self‐contained. Proposals and forms may be downloaded from the MFAMFA’s website: www.housingnm.org/rfp. Offeror(s) must submit one copy of the most recent agency financial audit or a letter from MFA indicating that we have already received and approved your audit. Offeror(s) must submit an original and three copies of the proposal form and all required schedules and attachments, for a total of four proposal packages. Proposals must include the “2015‐20162016‐2020 EHAP Proposal” form attached to this proposal package and all schedules and attachments pertaining thereto. MFA forms released with this proposal (proposals, budgets, certifications, schedules) must be used when provided by MFA. No substitutions will be accepted. 4 | P a g e 1.6 1.7 ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SELF‐CONTAINED. 1.8 1.9 IRREGULARITIES IN PROPOSALS MFA may waive technical irregularities in the form of proposal of any Offeror selected for award, which do not alter the price, quality or quantity of the services offered. Note especially that the date and time of proposal submission as indicated herein, under part Section 1.6, PProposal Submission, cannot be waived under any circumstances. 1.10 RFP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Questions pertaining to this RFP and proposal must be submitted via the MFAMFA’s website at http://housingnm.org/20152016‐ehap‐rfp‐faq. Telephone inquiries will not be answered. The FAQ will open on March 24, 2016the day after the RFP training and will close April 13February 18, 2015, 2016, two business days before the RFP due date. To submit your questions, scroll down to the “Ask a question” section, under the category Emergency Homeless Assistance Program RFP. Enter your name and organization and type your question in the “Question” box, and click on “Submit.” The cut‐off date for questions is February 17, 2015. Answers to all questions will be posted to the MFAMFA’s website on 02/06/201503/1/2016, 02/13/201503/08/2016, and 02/18/201503/14/2016 04/01/2016, 04/08/2016 and 04/13/2016 by 3pm. 5 | P a g e 1.11 PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT TERM The successful Offeror will enter into a contract with MFA for services to be performed. The term of the first two year contract is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2016 and end on June 30, 2018. After the second year or June 2018, the contract is subject to annual consideration for renewal, for up to three additional annual renewals. Therefore, it is possible that an agency hold a contract from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021 (see Section 5.12). (refer to Section 1.12, Renewal Criteria). Only expenses incurred on or after the effective date of the Pperformance Aagreement are allowable. Funding availability and reimbursement of expenses incurred Dates are based on on availability the release of funds for release from each funding source. In the event that during the contract term an awardee of this RFP, is deemed not qualified to administer the program due to contractual non‐compliance, MFA may negotiate with another program awardee without issuing another RFP, and/or may issue a RFP for the area that is being served by the non‐ qualified agency. MFA may also issue a RFP during the contract term for any new areas to be served based on the availability of additional funds. The performance agreements between MFA and successful Offerors shall be for firm, fixed amounts. All payments by MFA shall be made on an actual reimbursement basis. 1.111.12 RENEWAL CRITERIA Renewal is contingent upon the below criteria which may be adjusted at MFA’s discretion: Funding availability. Proof of Offeror’s performance in the form of: Weatherized units in designated counties as assigned in Schedule A for all funding sources. Adherence to performance of unduplicated households served, as outlined in the EHAP contract scope of work Schedule. Weatherized units on the designated tribal lands as outlined in Schedule A of the DOE and LIHEAP contractsTimely expenditures of funds and billing for expenditures, as outlined in the EHAP contract schedule. Resumes for the executive director, financial manager, program manager and other key staff, to demonstrate the administrative and financial management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds and demonstrate the capacity to provide program services. Should changes in these essential positions occur, MFA must be notified. Utility funding measures must match the minimum Utility Total Cost (UTC) requirement by utility as outlined in each contract. Offeror’s good standing with MFA as evidenced in the following documents: 6 | P a g e Offeror must submit proof of current registration as a charitable organization with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, covering the most current fiscal year. Information can be submitted online and verification obtained via https://secure.nmag.gov/coros/. Verification should be in the form of the first page of the “NM Charitable Organization Registration Statement.” Offeror must provide an independent CPA’s auditor’s report (Audit) conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). The GAS Audit will include an independent auditor’s report on the following: 1) financial statements and 2) internal control over financial reporting and compliance. Offeror will submit the most recent audit available. If Offeror receives $750,000 in federal funds, a Single Audit is required pursuant to 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. Proof of federal audit clearinghouse submission (FORMSF‐SAC) must be provided and, if applicable, submission of Management Response letter. Good standing with the EHAP program, as determined by not having any unresolved material findings from MFA monitoring for the most recent program year. If there are any unresolved findings from the most recent monitoring letter, please send a letter addressing the corrective action. Provide the most recent monitoring letter(s) from major funders. Sign an Offeror’s Certification. 1.121.13 TIMELINE FOR OFFEROR SELECTION The following is the anticipated schedule for recommended Offeror selection: DATE ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILITY January 21, 2015March 16, 2016 MFA Board of Directors Mmeeting MFA January 22, 2015March 17, 2016 Issuance of RFP MFA January 28, 2015March 24, 2016 RFP Ttraining (mandatory) MFA January 29, 2015March 24, 2016 RFP FAQ on website opens MFA 7 | P a g e February 18, 2015April RFP FAQ closes ‐ deadline to submit questions two business days before the RFP due date 13, 2016 Potential Offerors Submission of Pproposals Ddue Offerors March 6, 2015April 229, 2016 MFA notifies Offerors of Ddeficiency Ccorrection items, if applicable within seven business calendar days of RFP proposals due MFA March 13, 2015April 298, 2016 Deadline for receipt of corrections by MFA, if applicable – within five business days Offerors April 2015May 1127, 2016 Notification of preliminary selections to Offerors MFA Start of five ‐business day Pprotest Pperiod Offeror April 2015April 2717May 19, 2016 End of five business 7‐day Pprotest RPperiod (Ddeadline for Offeror to file pProtest) Offeror June 15, 2016 Award Rrecommendations to MFA Board of Directors MFA February 20, 2015April 15, 2016 (by 4:00pm) April 2015 May 12May 6, 2016 1.131.14 TRAINING MANDATORY RFP training will be on March 24, 2016. Pre‐registration is required. To register, visit http://www.housingnm.org/rfp. 8 | P a g e SECTION 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 2.1 MINIMUM THRESHOLD CRITERIA In addition to the general requirements listed above, Offerors must meet each of the following minimum threshold criteria, following deficiency correction, in order to be considered for funding. This includes the minimum criteria outlined below for specific activities and for agencies not receiving funds in the previous contract year. These criteria must be met by all Offerors to be considered for funding. Waivers to “Minimum Threshold Criteria” may be approved by MFA’s Policy Committee. 1. Offeror must be one of the following entity types: 1.a. A non‐profit organization with 501(c)(3) status and with a primary mission of providing shelter and services to people who are experiencing homelessness, including people fleeing domestic violence. a.i. If a non‐profit, Offeror must submit proof of 501(c)(3). i.b. A unit of general purpose local government. b.c. A tribal government. c. 2. Offeror must submit proof of current registration as a charitable organization with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, covering the fiscal year ending in 2014 2015 or proof of exemption therefrom. Information can be submitted online and vVerification can be obtained via https://secure.nmag.gov/coros/. Verification should be in the form of the first page of the “NM Charitable Organization Registration Statement.” 2. 3. If an Offeror is a non‐profit, Offeror must submit a Lletter of Ssupport from the unit of local government where the shelter is located. A lLetter of Ssupport should include: 3.a. A letter supporting the Offeror’s proposal to MFA. a.b. The letter must be dated no more than 180 days prior to the proposal date. i.c. The letter must be signed by a local government official authorized to sign such a letter from the city, town, village or tribe in which the program activity will take place; b.d. For activities that will take place in unincorporated areas, the county is the unit of local government. The letter must specifically endorse the project/activity proposed in the proposal. MFA will accept proof that certified letters were sent from the Offeror to the unit of local government notifying the city, town or county that EHAP services are proposed to be provided in their community. 9 | P a g e 4. Agencies must provide either an independent CPA’s auditors report (Audit) or audited financial statements conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). The GAS Audit or audited financial statements will include an independent auditors report on the following: 1) financial statements; 2) Iinternal cControl over financial reporting and compliance. The audit or audited financial statements will also include the auditor’s management letter if there is one and the Offeror’s response to any audit or audited financial statement findings. Offeror must submit only the most recent of FY2015 (fiscal year ending on or after 3/30/15) or FY 2016. If Offeror received $750,000 in federal funds from one or more sources, a Single Audit is required pursuant to 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. The following types of audit or audited financial findings may disqualify OffererOfferor from funding: c.a. Repeat and unresolved audit findings, as determined by MFA. d.b. If Offeror has received greater than $750,000 in funding and the single audit did not meet the requirements of the 2 CFR 200 Subpart F: e.c. For single audit, no proof of federal audit clearinghouse submission (FORM SF‐SAC). f.d. If governmental entity, proof is not included of current audit submission to the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. g.e. If referenced in audit as a separate communication, no submission of management response letter and management response to concerns noted in the management letter. h.f. If any findings, no submission of management response to findings. 5. Local public bodies (housing authorities, local governments) must conduct annual independent financial audits by a certified auditor that has been approved by the New Mexico State Auditor’s Office and on the Sstate Aauditor’s lList. 6. Offerors that did not receive EHAP funds in PY 2015 must provide either an audit to the above standards or an independent CPA’s review of financial statement. 4. Agencies who received any program funds last year must provide an independent CPA’s auditors report (Audit), conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). The GAS Audit will include an independent auditors report on the following: 1) financial statements; and 2) internal control over financial reporting and compliance. The audit will also include the auditor’s management letter if there is one, and the Offeror’s response to any audit findings. Offeror will submit the most recent audit available; only the most recent of FY2014 or FY2015 will be accepted. If Offeror received $500,000 in federal funds from one or more sources (in the fiscal year ending in 2014, $750,000 in the fiscal year ending in 2015), a Single Audit is required pursuant to 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. The following types of audit issues may disqualify an Offeror from funding: Repeat and unresolved audit findings, as determined by MFA. 10 | P a g e If Offeror has received greater than $500,000 in funding (in the fiscal year ending in 2014, $750,000 in the fiscal year ending in 2015) and the single audit did not meet the requirements of the 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. For Single Audit, no proof of Federal audit clearinghouse submission (FORM SF‐SAC). If Governmental entity, proof is not included of current audit submission to the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. If referenced in audit as a separate communication, no submission of Management Response letter and management response to concerns noted in the management letter. If any findings, no submission of management response to findings. Agency’s auditor is not on the state auditor’s approved list. For agencies that did not receive EHAP funds in PY 2013‐2014, the agency must provide either an audit to the above standards or an independent CPA’s review of financial statements. 7. Offeror must have been operating as an agency for a minimum of one year as of the proposal date, and have one full year of annual financial statements. 5.8. Offeror must be in “good standing” as of the date this RFP was issued. In order to be in good standing, Offeror must not have “suspended,” “debarred” or HUD’s Limited Denial of Participation status conferred upon it by MFA and/or other funding sources. Offeror must provide a print screen from www.sam.gov and https:/www5.hud.gov/ecpcis/main/ECPCIS_List.jsp documenting search for Offeror’s name and executive director’s name, as proof of compliance. MThe search must be dated within 30 days of the proposal date. 6.9. Offeror must submit proposal as directed in Sections 1.8 Proposal Format and 2.2 Proposal Requirements. 7.10. Offeror must submit Offerors cCertification signed by authorized official. 8. 11. Offeror must submit a chart in the following format that demonstrates the administrative and financial management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds and to provide program services. Please include For the positions of the executive director, financial manager and other key staff,: including the staff name, title, years of experience in the position. 11 | P a g e Program Staff Name Title Yrs. Of Experience Capacity/Role/Services Offered 9. 12. Offeror must submit evidence of coordination with other targeted homeless services in the form of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), letters of coordination/agreement, and contracts, etc. 13. Offeror must submit agency mission statement. 10. 14. Offeror must submit an executive summary (less than one page). Summary includes the following details: what the agency does, primary activities and major funding sources. 11.15. Offeror must submit documentation of site control of the shelter facility, defined as one of the following: 12. A current warranty deed in the agency’s name. A current mortgage note in the agency’s name. A current lease in the agency’s name. Other documentation of site control, if deemed acceptable by MFA through the FAQ and/or Ddeficiency Ccorrection pProcess. a. 16. Offeror must operate an emergency shelter, defined as any facility whose , with overnight sleeping accommodations, thethe primary purpose of which of which is to provide a temporary shelter for the homeless in an emergency situation. and The Offeror must have the capacity to shelter and accept inquiries at all hours, and which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements. In order to qualify for these funds an agency must be able to: 13. a. Provide safe, decent emergency shelter nightly for the entire year. a.b. Have at least 5five beds available. b.c. Operate the shelter facility in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local building codes, laws and regulations. c. 12 | P a g e 14.17. Offeror must submit bylaws or board resolution requiring board fiscal oversight that demonstrates financial integrityfinancialfiscal integrity. Please provide a listing of your current Bboard Mmembers in the following format. Name Home Address Employer Position on Area of Years on Board Expertise/Qualification Board Term Expire Date 18. Offeror must submit policies and procedures approved by its Board of Directors to demonstrate a sound organizational system of checks and balances (segregation of duties) in fiscal management. The policy must describe separate roles and responsibilities for cash receipts, check requests, check cutting/preparation and check signing. 19. Provide a statement disclosing: Any political contribution or gift valued in excess of $2,500 (singularly or in the aggregate) made by Offeror or on Offeror’s behalf to any elected official of the state of New Mexico currently serving or who has served on the MFA Board of Directors in the last three years; and Any current or proposed business transaction between Offeror and any MFA member, officer, employee, their employer or other potential conflict which may give rise to a claim of conflict of interest. Offeror shall warrant that it has no interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under this contract 20. At least one representative from Offeror must attend mandatory RFP training, and provide proof of attendance by enclosing a copy of the Certificate provided at the training. In lieu of a certificate, Offeror must provide a letter from MFA documenting that the absence was excused. Training will be held on March 24, 2016. 21. Offerors must report any and all funds received from other federal, state, local or tribal government funding sources. Please submit the most current monitoring letter from said entities that Offerors are in good standing with their programs. 22. Offerors must not have any repeat or unresolved MFA monitoring findings, as determined by MFA. 13 | P a g e 23. Offerors must describe any material, current or pending litigation, administrative proceedings or investigations that could impact the reputation or financial viability of the agency. 2.2 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS 1. Proposal responses will be evaluated by an Iinternal Rreview Ccommittee of MFA staff using the evaluation scoring criteria as described in Section 3.1. The review committee will present award recommendations to MFA management and MFA’s BBoard. Final selection will be made by the MFAMFA’s Board of Directors at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on May, 2015June 1524, 2016. These dates are subject to change at the discretion of MFA. MFA does not guarantee and is not obligated to make an award. Awards will be based on availability of funds, Offeror’s demonstrated need, Offeror's score on the scoring criteria and/or for any of the other reasons set forth herein. 2.3 DEFICIENCY CORRECTION PERIOD Upon receipt of all timely submitted proposals, MFA staff members will review all proposals to verify that all are complete in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. Should any proposal be missing a minimum threshold requirement in the RFP, it will be deemed incomplete., but subject to correction MFA will notify Offerors if any corrections are needed during the Ddeficiency cCorrection Pperiod. The Ddeficiency Ccorrection Pperiod may not be used to increase the Offeror’s score. Items eligible for correction or submission during the Ddeficiency Ccorrection Pperiod include missing or incomplete items required in the Minimum Threshold Ssection (2.1) of this proposal. MFA shall communicate proposal deficiencies to each Offeror’s designated contact person within seven seven calendar days of the RFP proposal submission date, April 256, 201529 April 22, 2016, via e‐mail. or U.S. Mail Applicants will have five business days after the date of the e‐mail delivery notice to submit the required information. All items must be submitted no later than April 29March 13, 2015April 308, 2016 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. The response due date will be noted on the deficiency notice. If the information requested is not provided within the specified timeframe or is submitted but remains deficient, the proposal will be rejected without any further review. Items eligible for correction or submission during the Deficiency Correction Period include missing or incomplete items required in the Minimum Threshold Section (2.1) of this proposal. 14 | P a g e Upon expiration of the Ddeficiency Ccorrection Pperiod, MFA will not accept Offeror’s submission of any items still missing from the proposal. SECTION 3 EVALUATION CRITERIA MFA will award performance agreements to the Offerors whose proposals score the highest with respect to the evaluation criteria and that are most advantageous to MFA. Proposals will be evaluated on Offeror’s documentation of meeting the following criteria and complying with threshold requirements, community need, performance with – housing placement, and agency experience and&/ capacity as defined in this RFP. Proposals will be scored on a scale from zero to 100 based on the criteria listed below. A serious deficiency in any one criterion may be grounds for rejection regardless of overall score. MFA may apply a minimum score based on funding amounts available. Final award decisions will be made by the MFAMFA’s Board of Directors. 3.1 SCORING CRITERIA Criteria Maximum Score Community Nneed 50 Performance with– Hhousing Pplacement 15 Agency Eexperience &and Ccapacity 35 Total Maximum Points 100 Category – Community Need 15 | P a g e Maximum Points 1. Agency oOccupancy – Number of bed nights provided from 1/1/2014 2015 to 12/31/20142015. Small aAgency – 05‐15 bed capacity at 75% occupancy rate = 5 points Medium Aagency – 16‐30 bed capacity at 75% occupancy rate = 25 points Large aAgency – 31 and over bed capacity at 75% occupancy rate = 50 points Note: Half of the points will be awarded for agencies meeting a with 50‐ 74% capacity. Agencies below 50% capacity will not be awarded any points in this area. 50 Total maximum points in Ccommunity nNeed 50 Category – Performance With Housing Placement Maximum Points 2. Coordination and collaboration Evidence of coordination with other targeted homeless services. Include a copy of MOU, letters of coordination/agreement and contracts. 5 3. Persons exiting to transitional or permanent housing (1/1/15 – 12/31/15) zero (0) % to 29% of persons exiting to transition or permanent housing = 0 points 30 % to 39% of persons exiting to transition or permanent housing = 2 points 40% to 49% of persons exiting to transition or permanent housing = 5 points 50% or more persons exiting to transition or permanent housing = 10 points 10 Total maximum points in pPerformance 15 Category – Experience & Capacity 4. Agency eExperience as an Eemergency Sshelter 16 | P a g e Maximum Points 5 Agency has been operating a shelter for more than five years or related experience = 5 points Agency has been operating a shelter for less than five years but more than two years or any related experience = 2 points 5. Executive Ddirector or related experience – 1 point per year of experience, up to 6 pointspts. 6 6. Program mManager or related experience – 1 point per year of experience, up to 8 pointspts. 8 7. Fiscal mManager or related experience – 1 point per year of experience, up to 6 pointspts. 6 8. Audit fFindings – awarded based on the results of Offeror’s Independent Audit for their most recent completed fiscal year; however audit must not be for a fiscal year ending earlier than March 31, 20142015. Audit materials must include management’s responses to any findings. No findings &and unqualified opinion = 10 points 1 finding &and unqualified opinion = 5 points More than 1 finding = 0 points Total maximum points in Pperformance Total Maximum Points 17 | P a g e 35 100 10 SECTION 4 PROGRAM STANDARDS 4.1 BENEFICIARY ELIGIBILITY Individuals may be provided shelter only if they meet the HUD definition of homelessness 24 CFR §576.2 in one these four categories: 1. Literally homeless individuals/families. 1.2. Individuals/families whothat will imminently (within 14 days) lose their primary nighttime residence with no subsequent residence, resources or support networks. 2.3. Unaccompanied youth under 25 years or families with children/youth who meet the homeless definition under another federal statute and three additional criteria. 3.4. Individuals/families fleeing or attempting to flee some sort of abuse, i.e. domestic, dating or, sexual, etc., with no subsequent residence, resources or support networks. The full definition of homelessness can be reviewed at the HUD Homelessness Resource Exchange, https://www.onecpd.info/resources/documents/HEARTH_HomelessDefinition_FinalRule.pdf . 4.2 SUBCONTRACTORS A subcontractor may be proposed by the Offeror if the Offeror is acting in the sole capacity of fiscal agent. Any use of subcontractors to deliver specific services must be clearly explained in the proposal and the method of selection must be noted. The Offeror will be wholly responsible for the entire performance, whether or not subcontractors are used. MFA must provide prior approval in writing of any subcontractors. and MFA reserves the right to disapprove any subcontractor or any Offeror proposing a subcontractor. 4.3 AMOUNT OF FUNDING Funding to eligible agencies will be comprised of: determined as follows: 1. A minimum award is estimated to be $10,000 which is subject to change at MFA’s discretion. 1.2. Total minimum award amount will be subtracted from total funds available. The percentage for each respondent will be based on the respondents total score divided by a sum of all of the respondent’s scores. 18 | P a g e 2.a. Example: a. $838,731 funds available. After evaluation we have 25 eligible respondents whose scores total 1910. Agency XYZ has a score of 70. 70 / 1910 = 3.66%. Total funds available of $838,731 minus $25,000 (minimum awards: 25 eligible respondents x $1,000) equal $813,731. $813,731x 3.66% = $29,783 $29,783+ $1,000 (minimum award) = $30,783. 3. Agencies whothatthat do not have a sufficient score to obtain a minimum contract of $10,000 $10,000 will not be eligible to obtain funding and enter into a performance agreement with MFA. 3.4. MFA will not award more than fifteen (15) percent of available funds to any one Offeror. 4.5. Total contract amounts from funds available under this proposal package may not make up more than fifty (50) percent of any Offeror's total operating budget. 5.6. Funding is contingent on funds provided by HUD and the Sstate of New Mexico., and the number of successful Offerors. 6.7. Funding is not guaranteed to be consistent from year to year. 7. 4.4 MATCHING REQUIREMENTS Each Offeror is required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to their approved EHAP funding amounts for eligible program activities. Eligible match sources are: Cash contributions. Cash expended for allowable costs, as defined in 2 CFR Part 200.306 Noncash contributions. The value or fair rental value of any donated material or building. The value of any lease on a building. Any salary paid to staff to carry out the program of the recipient. The value of the time and services contributed by volunteers to carry out the program of the recipient. Organizations that already have employees performing these activities may use their own rate of pay. If you do not have employees in a similar position you may use the amount that would be paid for the activity in your location. at a current rate of $5 per hour. Volunteers providing professional services such as medical or legal services are valued at the reasonable and customary rate in the community. 4.5 BUILDING STANDARDS 19 | P a g e Any building used to provide emergency shelter must meet state or local government safety and sanitation standards, andalong with minimum federal safety, sanitation and privacy standards. 4.6 RECORDS AND RECORDKEEPING Awardees must keep the records for seven years after contract expiration. Records will include financial documentation and documentation on beneficiary eligibility, demographics, services provided, and exit status. Participation in HMIS is required by all service providers under this RFP. Failure to report required data may disqualify service providers from participating in the program. SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL RFP STANDARDS 5.1 PROTEST Any Offeror who is aggrieved in connection with this RFP or the notification of preliminary selection to this RFP may protest to MFA. A protest must be based on an allegation of a failure to adhere to the evaluation process as designated in the RFP, including MFA’s Evaluation of Proposals. The protest must be written and addressed to: Shannon Tilseth, Administrative Assistant Mortgage Finance Authority Attn: Shannon TilsethMichelle Marquez 344 Fourth 4th Street., SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 The protest must be delivered to MFA within five business days after the preliminary notice of award. Upon the timely filing of a protest, notice of the protest will be given to all Offeror’s who appear to have a substantial and reasonable prospect of being affected by the outcome of the protest. The Offerors receiving notice may file responses to the protest within five business days of notice of protest. The protest process shall consist of review of all documentation and any testimony provided in support of the protest by the MFA Board of Director’s Contracted Services Committee which shall thereafter make a recommendation to the full MFA Board of Directors regarding the disposition of the protest. The protest must be delivered to MFA within fifteen 15 calendar days after the preliminary notice of selection on April 6, 2015, no later than April 21, 2015. Upon the timely filing of a protest, the administrative assistant shall give notice of the protest to all Offerors who appear to have a substantial and reasonable prospect of being affected by the outcome of the protest. The Offerors receiving notice may file responses to the protest within seven (7) calendar days of notice of protest, no later than April 28 2015. The protest process shall consist of review of all documentation and any testimony provided in 20 | P a g e support of the protest by the Contracted Services Committee of MFA’s Board of Directors, which shall, thereafter, make a recommendation to the full Board of Directors regarding the disposition of the protest. The MFAMFA Board of Directors shall make a final determination regarding the disposition of the protest. Offerors or their representatives shall not communicate with the MFAMFA Board of Directors or staff members regarding any proposal under consideration, except when specifically permitted to present testimony to the committee of the Board of Directors. A proposal will be deemed ineligible if the Offeror or any person or entity acting on behalf of Offeror attempts to influence members of the Board of Directors or staff during any portion of the RFP review process or does not follow the prescribed proposal and protest process. 5.2 RFP REVISIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS Should revisions or additional information be necessary to clarify any provision of this RFP, the revision or additional information will be provided to all Offerors via the MFAMFA’s website. 5.3 INCURRED EXPENSES MFA shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by an Offeror in responding to this RFP. All costs incurred by Offerors in the preparation, transmittal or presentation of any proposal or material submitted in response to this RFP will be borne solely by the Offeror. 5.4 CANCELLATION OF REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS OR REJECTION OF PROPOSALS 1.14 MFA may cancel this RFP at any time for any reason and may reject any or all proposals which are not responsive. In addition, Offeror may also cancel their proposal at any time during the RFP proposal process. 5.65 AWARD NOTICE MFA shall provide written notice of the award to all Offerors within 10 calendar days of the date of the award. The award shall be contingent upon successful negotiations of a final contract between MFA and the Offeror whose proposal is accepted by MFA. 5.76 PROPOSAL CONFIDENTIALITY Except in response to inquiries as part of the evaluation process until the award is made and notice given to all Offerors, no employee, agent, or representative of an Offeror shall make available or discuss its proposal with any officer, member, employee, agent, or representative of MFA. 21 | P a g e Until the award is made and notice given to all Offerors, MFA will not disclose or discuss the contents of any proposal with an Offeror or potential Offeror. 22 | P a g e 5.87 RESPONSIBILITY OF OFFERORS If an Offeror who otherwise would have been awarded a contract is found not to be a responsible Offeror, a determination setting forth the basis of the finding shall be prepared and the Offeror shall be disqualified from receiving the award. A Rresponsible Offeror means an Offeror who submits a proposal that conforms in all material respects to the requirements of this RFP and who has furnished, when required, information and data to prove that the Offeror’s financial resources, production or service facilities, personnel, service reputation and experience are adequate to make satisfactory delivery of the services described in this RFP. The unreasonable failure of an Offeror to promptly supply information in connection with an inquiry with respect to responsibility is grounds for a determination that the Offeror is not a Rresponsible Offeror. 5.98 CODE OF CONDUCT No Bboard member or employee of MFA shall have any direct financial interest in any contract with the Offeror, nor shall any contract exist between the Offeror or its affiliate and any MFA Bboard member or employee that might give rise to a claim of conflict of interest. Any violation of this provision will render void any contract between MFA and the Offeror for which MFA determines that a conflict of interest exists as herein described, unless that contract is approved by the Board of Directors after full disclosure. Offeror shall provide a statement disclosing any political contribution or gift valued in excess of $2,500 (singularly or in the aggregate) made by Offeror or on Offeror’s behalf to any elected official of the state of New Mexico currently serving or who has served on the MFAMFA Board of Directors in the last three3 years. Offeror shall warrant that it has no interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under any contract entered into with MFA pursuant to this RFP. Offeror shall at all times conduct itself in a manner consistent with the MFAMFA’s Code of Conduct and MFA’s Anti‐Harassment Policy. A copy of the MFAMFA’s Code of Conduct and of MFA’s Anti‐ Harassment Policy is posted on the MFAMFA’s website for review at http://\\www.housingnm.org/rfp. Upon request by MFA, Offeror shall disclose information MFA may reasonably request relating to conflict or potential conflicts of interest. 5.109 OTHER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS Offerors must comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes, statutes, laws and regulations which include but are not limited to: 2 CFR 200.300‐200.309 "Standards for Financial and Program Management" Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC 2000d et seq. and 24 CFR Part 1). 23 | P a g e Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601 et seq.). Equal Opportunity in Housing (Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12892 and 24 CFR Part 107). Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC 6101 et seq.). Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 et seq.). Equal Employment Opportunity, Executive Order 11246, as amended, (24 CFR Part 570, Subpart J). Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (29 USC Chapter 8.). Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended (40 USC 3701 et seq.). Davis Bacon and Related Acts (40 USC 3141‐3148). Anti‐Kickback Act of 1986 (41 USC Chapter 87). Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 USC 1701u). Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises, Executive Orders 11625, 12432 and 12138. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC 794). Lead Based Paint Poisoning Act (42 U.S.C. § 4822 and 24 CFR Part 35). 24 CFR 570.607. Environmental Reviews (24 CFR Part 92.352). National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, (24 CFR Parts 50 and 58). Property Inspections (Housing Quality Standards of 24 CFR Part 982.401). Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended by 42 USC 4601, and the regulations at 49 CFR Part 24, Subpart B. Debarment & Suspension (Executive Order 12549, 51 Fed. Reg. 6370). Affirmative Outreach (24 CFR 576.407) Participation in HUD Programs by Faith‐Based Organizations 24 CFR 576.406. 2 CFR 200 Subpart E. Personally Identifiable Information in (2 CFR 200.303 and 2 CFR 200‐082) 24 CFR 84.21 "Standards for Financial Management Systems." Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC 2000d et seq. and 24 CFR Part 1). Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601 et seq.). Equal Opportunity in Housing (Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12892 and 24 CFR Part 107). Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC 6101 et seq.). Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 et seq.). Equal Employment Opportunity, Executive Order 11246, as amended, (24 CFR Part 570, Subpart J). Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (29 USC 201 et seq.). 24 | P a g e Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended (40 USC 3701 et seq.). Davis Bacon and Related Acts (40 USC 3141‐3148). Anti‐Kickback Act of 1986 (41 USC Chapter 87). Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 USC 1701u). Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises, Executive Orders 11625, 12432 and 12138, as amended. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC 794). Lead Based Paint Poisoning Act (42 U.S.C. § 4822 and 24 CFR Part 35). 2 CFR 200 Subpart D, 24 CFR 570.307, (Executive Order 11625). Environmental Reviews (24 CFR Part 92.352). National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, (24 CFR Parts 50 and 58). Property Inspections (Housing Quality Standards of 24 CFR Part 982.401). Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended by 42 USC 4601, and the regulations at 49 CFR Part 24, Subpart B. Debarment & Suspension (Executive Order 12549, 51 Fed. Reg. 6370). Affirmative Marketing (24 CFR Part 92.351). The Uniform Administrative & Program Requirements (24 CFR Part 92.357 and Executive Order 12372) as applicable. Participation in HUD Programs by Faith‐Based Organizations (24 CFR Parts 5.109, 92, 570, 574, 576, 582, and 583). 2 CFR 200 Subpart E 5.1110 CONFIDENTIAL DATA Offerors may request, in writing, nondisclosure of confidential data. Such data shall accompany the proposal and shall be readily separable from the proposal to facilitate public inspection of non‐ confidential portions of the proposal. After award, all proposals and documents pertaining to the proposals will be open to the public. Confidential data is normally restricted to confidential financial information concerning the Offeror’s organization and data that qualifies as trade secrets under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Section 57‐3A‐1 NMSA 1978 et seq. 25 | P a g e If a citizen of this state requests disclosure of data for which a request for confidentiality is made, MFA shall examine the request for confidentiality and make a written determination that specifies which portions of the proposal should be disclosed and will provide the Offeror with written notice of that determination. Unless the Offeror protests within 10 calendar days of the notice, the proposal will be so disclosed. 5.12 AUDIT REQUIREMENTS BEGINNING WITH FY14 RFPS AND CONTRACTS MFA WILL BE REQUIRING THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE TO BE INCLUDED IN GRANTEE PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS AND RFPS: SUB‐RECIPIENTS MUST CONDUCT ANNUAL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDITS BY A CERTIFIED AUDITOR THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE NEW MEXICO STATE AUDITOR’S OFFICE AND ON THE STATE AUDITOR’S LIST. GRANTEES THAT RECEIVE LESS THAN $25,000 IN FEDERAL OR STATE FUNDING FROM MFA, AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO PROCURE A CERTIFIED AUDITOR THAT IS ON THE STATE AUDITOR’S LIST, ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS REQUIREMENT. THEY MUST HOWEVER, PROVIDE AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT OR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM A CERTIFIED AUDITOR OF THEIR CHOICE. SUB‐RECIPIENTS MUST AT A MINIMUM PROCURE FOR AUDITING FIRM/SERVICES EVERY THREE YEARS, THROUGH A RFP. EVIDENCE OF THE PROCUREMENT MUST BE PROVIDED TO MFA AT THE TIME OF RELEASE OF THE RFP AND WHEN SELECTIONS ARE COMPLETED. 5.1311 MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY ROSTER Board Members Chair, Dennis R. Burt – Burt & Company CPAs, LLC Vice Chair, Angel Reyes – Centinel Bank of Taos Member, John Sanchez – Lieutenant Governor, state of New Mexico Member, Hector Balderas – Attorney General, state of New Mexico 26 | P a g e Member, Tim Eichenberg – Treasurer, state of New Mexico Member, Steven Smith – President, R.O.G. Enterprises Member, Randy McMillan – President, NAI First Valley Realty, Inc. Management Jay Czar, Executive Director Gina Hickman, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration Isidoro Hernandez, Deputy Director of Programs Staff Roster Al Radicioni Amy Gutierrez Angel Candelaria Angelina Martinez Anita Racicot Barbara Tashkandy Blanca Vasquez Carmela Arellano Carol Salazar Christina Gerwin Cynthia Marquez Dan Puccetti Dana Gohr Debbie Davis Desarey Maldonado Dolores Deer Doris Clark Eric Schmeider Erik Nore Eunice Duran Felicia c’de Vaca 27 | P a g e Francina Martinez Frankie Salcido Gina Bell Jackie Garrity Jacqueline Boudreaux Jeannette Marquez Joseph Navarrete Judy Amador Kathleen Keeler Kathy Griego Laura Thompson Leann Kemp Lisa Romero Loretta Martinez Marjorie Martin Michael Scott Michelle Marquez Monica Abeita Natalie Michelback Nicole Sanchez Pat Rogers Patrick Ortiz Patty Balderrama Rebecca Sanchez Rob Jones Robyn Powell Rose Baca‐Quesada Sabrina Su Sandra Marez Sarah Marinelli Shannon Tilseth Shawn Rasmussen Sophia Ruser Stacy Huggins Stacy Vernon Susan Biernacki Suzette Chavez Teresa Chiarolanza Teri Baca Theresa Garcia Troy Cucchiara Yvonne Reed Yvonne Segovia 28 | P a g e SECTION 6 PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM Emergency Homeless Assistance Program Proposal For Program Years 2015‐20162016‐2020 Submission Checklist By initialing on this list, you are certifying that you have enclosed the following items as defined in this RFP. Items should be attached in the order listed, with this page as the cover sheet. Turn in one original and three copies of the proposal package with all items below. MINIMUM THRESHOLD CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS (Allowable Deficiency Correction Items) Initial Item Required Section 1.8 1. ☐ Nonprofits only; proof of 501(c)(3) 2. ☐ Nonprofits only: proof of NM Charitable Organization Registration State with the New Mexico Attorney General for tax year 2014, from https://secure.nmag.gov/coros §2.1(2) 3. ☐ Nonprofits only: letter of support from the unit of local government dated within 180 days, from city, town, village or tribe; if unincorporated, county §2.1(3) 4. ☐ Agency Independent Audit or audited financial statements, including all correspondence referenced & management response. Audits must be for a fiscal year end date no earlier than March 31, 2015 §2.1(4‐6) 5. ☐ Proof of good standing (dated within 30 days of proposal date from sam.gov printout.) §2.1(8) 6. ☐ Offeror certifications signed by authorized official. §2.1(10) 29 | P a g e §2.1(1)(a) 7. ☐ Chart of program staff, title, experience and capacity. Attach resumes. §2.1(11) 8. ☐ Evidence of coordination with other targeted homeless services. §2.1(12) 9. ☐ Agency mission statement §2.1(13) 10. ☐ Executive summary §2.1(14) 11. ☐ Site control documentation §2.1(15) 12. ☐ Bylaws or board resolution pertaining to fiscal oversight committee §2.1(17) 13. ☐ Checks and balances – fiscal policies on internal control and segregation of duties §2.1(18) 14. ☐ Statement of Disclosure §2.1(19) 15. ☐ Proof of attendance by enclosing a copy of the certificate provided at the training. In lieu of a certificate, Offeror must provide a letter from MFA documenting that the absence was excused §2.1(20) 16. ☐ Non‐MFA federal, state, local or tribal monitoring letters §2.1(21) Evaluation Criteria 17. ☐ Completed general information form to include Offeror proposal information and certifications Date of Proposal: ______________________ 30 | P a g e Pages 24 ‐ 27 31 | P a g e General Information Agency name: Click here to enter text. Entity type: ☐ Nonprofit ☐ Local government ☐ Tribal government Is this a faith‐based organization? ☐ Yes ☐ No Federal tax ID number: Click here to enter text. DUNS number: Click here to enter text. Contact person: Click here to enter text. Title: Click here to enter text. Telephone number: Click here to enter text. Ext.: Click here to enter text.Fax: Click here to enter text. E‐mail address: Click here to enter text. Mailing address: Click here to enter text. City: Click here to enter text. State: Click here to enter text. Zip code: Click here to enter text. OFFEROR PROPOSAL INFORMATION Items requiring disclosure Describe any material current or pending litigation, administrative proceedings, or investigations that could impact the reputation or financial viability of the agency. If none, write “None”. __________________________ Describe any political contribution or gift valued in excess of $2,500.00 (singularly or in the aggregate) made by Offeror or on Offeror’s behalf to any elected official of the state of New Mexico in the last three years. If none, write “None”. ____________________________ Describe any current or proposed business transaction between Offeror and any MFA member, officer, employee or their employer, or other potential conflict which may give rise to a claim of conflict of interest. If none, write “None”. ___________________________ Describe any proposed use of subcontractors, including services to be subcontracted, method of selection and structure of payments. If none, write “None”. ________________ 32 | P a g e Community Need 1. How many beds does the agency have? 1.2. Fill in the below numbers of persons and households served from 1/1/15 to 12/31/15 and proposed numbers for the 2016 the contract year. A household includes one or more persons; one single person should be counted as one household. Individuals Served (1/1/2014 2015 to 12/31/20142015) Persons Numbers for: 1/1/15 to 12/31/15: Proposed Numbers 7/1/16 to 6/30/17 Households a)3. How many bed nights were provided from January 1, 2014 2015 to December 31, 2014?2015? a. To calculate bed nights, add up the length of stay for each person sheltered during the year; or, add up the total number of occupants each night for the year. Occupancy Rate: _____ 4. As backup documentation for the above‐referenced items under community need, attach aggregate data reports generated from the HMIS or Osnium comparable for calendar year 20145. The report should include number of households, bed nights served and exit information for clients served. Performance Housing Placement 1. 2.1. Describe how your agency achieves performance measure for housing placements into transition or permanent housing. Describe how your agency demonstrates that its services are coordinated with other community service providers and can accommodate the needs of the target population. Fill in the below numbers of persons served last year who exited to permanent or transitional housing. b) Exited to Housing (1/1/2014 2015 to 12/31/20142015) 33 | P a g e Number: Permanent % of persons Transitional Other/Unknown Total Exited Exited to Housing To calculate percent, add up the number of persons exited from permanent and transitional housing and divide the number by the total exited. 2. As backup documentation for the above‐referenced items under Performance Housing Placement, attach aggregate data reports generated from the HMIS or Osnium comparable for calendar year 20142015. The report should include exit destination for each client that exited the shelter. Agency and Management Experience & Capacity 1. How long has the agency been in business (in years)? 2. How long has the agency operated the shelter (in years)? 3. How many years has the executive director been an executive director and/or business manager? 4. How many years has the program manager managed a shelter? 5. How many years has the fiscal manager overseen finances at a non‐profit? 6. Does the fiscal manager have a CPA? Agency & Management Experience’ Years of Experience a) Agency in business Click here to enter text. b) Agency operated shelter Click here to enter text. c) Executive director Click here to enter text. d) Fiscal manager Click here to enter text. e) Program manager Click here to enter text. Agency capacity and financial information ii. a) Total agency annual budget: b) End date of last fiscal year audited: 34 | P a g e a) If auditor’s opinion was qualified, how is your agency addressing this? If opinion was unqualified, write “Unqualified opinion.” Do not write “see audit.” c) Provide a summary of audit findings, material weaknesses and/or significant deficiencies, if any, and your actions in response to the findings. If none, write “None.” Do not write “see audit”. b) c) What other federal, state, local and/or Ttribal funds does the agency receive? For each source listed, attach a copy of the most recent monitoring letter. SECTION 7 CERTIFICATIONS (“Offeror”) is submitting a proposal to the Mortgage Finance Authority (“MFA”) to be a sub‐grantee under the Emergency Homeless Assistance Program. Offeror certifies that: ItOfferor will abide by all applicable federal and state of New Mexico laws and all applicable statutory, regulatory, and judicially created rules and guidelines. ItOfferor understands that MFA will monitor its performance and compliance. ItOfferor is in good standing with all its funding sources. ItOfferor complies with Equal Employment Law and complies fully with all government regulations regarding nondiscriminatory employment practices. t Offeror understands and represents that any contract it enters into with MFA will be binding in all respects. ItOfferor has a current registration with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Organizations, if applicable. This proposal shall be valid until contract award or ninety (90) calendar days from the proposal due date, whichever is longer. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSAL IS TRUE AND CORRECT, AND THAT I HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE OFFEROR TO THE ASSURANCES, AS WITNESSED BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW. 35 | P a g e ___________________________________________ Signature of Authorized Official on behalf of Offeror ______________________________ Date ______________________________ Title ___________________________________________ Printed Name 36 | P a g e Tab 9 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 fax 505.243.3289 housingnm.org MEMORANDUM TO: Board Through: Contracted Services – March 8, 2016 Through: Policy Committee – March 1, 2016 FROM: Shannon Tilseth, Program Manager SUBJECT: Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Request for Proposals, Program Years 2016-2020 CC: Rose Baca-Quesada, Director/Community Development Recommendation Staff requests approval to issue the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Request for Proposals (RFP) for program years 2016-2020. Background The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is authorized under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C 11371-1378), as amended by the Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act), 24 CFR Part 576. The ESG is a formula-funded program administered through HUD. MFA is the designated state recipient and responsible for administering the ESG funds. MFA uses ESG funds and any funds allocated by the NM State Legislature to administer three homeless programs; Emergency Homeless Assistance Program (EHAP), Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and Continuum of Care Program (CoC). These homeless funds, minus 7.5 percent for MFA administration, will be allocated to service providers. This RFP is specific to RAP. RAP funding is available to units of local government or nonprofit organizations. The primary objective is to provide rapid re-housing assistance to individuals or families who are literally homeless. The secondary objective is to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless. Estimated funding for the homeless program for the 2016-2017 program year $2,371,050. HUD – ESG State Homeless Total Estimated Funding $1,105,350 $1,265,700 $2,371,050 Disbursement of the funding between the below outlined programs and categories will be determined based on the review of the applications and associated need. Based on the 20152016 program year, we estimate funding for this year to be disbursed in the following way: HMIS* EHAP RAP COC MFA Admin Total 2015 Funding $61,000 $854,349 $759,058 $442,692 $137,467 Estimated 2016 Funding $88,310 $889,080 $789,916 $460,689 $143,055 $2,254,566 $2,371,050 *HMIS is the Homeless Management Information System which is a federally required database used for collecting demographic information. Administrative expenses for the EHAP, RAP and COC contracts are allowable through their program operations budget. Therefore, additional administrative fees are not awarded. However, if an agency is a unit of local government, regulations dictate that the agency would qualify for administrative fees. Upon your approval, MFA RAP funds would be made available to interested offerors through an annual RFP process. The RFP will be emailed to all existing RAP service providers and interested parties. The RFP will also be available on MFA’s website. Offerors must meet minimum threshold requirements including, but not limited to financial stability, alignment of agency mission, successful contract progress/completion and activity-specific requirements. Qualified offerors would be identified and selected by MFA. Items for Discussion The purpose of the RAP RFP for program years 2016-2020 is to solicit qualified service providers that can efficiently and effectively utilize the RAP funds. The available funds shall be used provide rapid re-housing assistance to individuals and families who are literally homeless and to prevent families from becoming homeless. In an effort to work towards MFA’s strategic goal 1.1.4 which is related to reviewing programs and identifying efficiencies to streamline processes, staff is requesting that this RFP allow for contracts to be in place for two program years; 7/1/2016 thru 6/30/2018. After the second year, the contracts would be subject to annual consideration for renewal for up to three additional years. Scoring Criteria for the PY 2016-2020 RFP include: Criteria Community Need Performance – Housing Placement Agency Experience & Capacity Total Maximum Points Maximum Score 50 15 35 100 Upon approval, the RFP will be issued on March 17, 2016 and award recommendations will be presented to MFA’s Board of Directors on June 15, 2016. Summary The Rental Assistance Program allows for approximately $789,916 to be awarded to qualified respondents to provide rapid re-housing assistance to individuals or families who are literally homeless. The secondary objective is to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless. New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rental Assistance Program Request for Proposals for Program Years 2015 2016 ‐ 20162020187 DATEATE ISSUEDSSUED: February March 20, 201517, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION1 BACKGROUNDANDPROGRAMINFORMATION...............................................1 1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Purpose and Available Funding ............................................................................................................ 31 1.4 Program Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 42 1.5 Eligible Activities .................................................................................................................................. 52 1.6 Proposal Submission ............................................................................................................................ 63 1.7 Proprosal Tenure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 1.87 Proposal Format .................................................................................................................................. 74 1.98 Irregularities in Proposals ..................................................................................................................... 84 1.109 RFP Questions and Answers ................................................................................................................. 85 1.110 Performance Agreement Term .............................................................................................................. 85 1.121 Renewal Criteria ................................................................................................................................... 95 1.132 Timeline for Offeror Selection ............................................................................................................. 116 1.143 Training ............................................................................................................................................. 177 SECTION2 MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONSANDREQUIREMENTS.................................177 2.1 Minimum Threshold Criteria .............................................................................................................. 177 2.2 Proposal Requirements .................................................................................................................... 3011 2.3 Evaluation of Proposals .................................................................................................................... 3011 2.4 Deficiency Correction Period ............................................................................................................ 3212 i | P a g e SECTION3 3.1 EVALUATIONCRITERIA...................................................................................3312 Scoring Criteria ................................................................................................................................ 3513 Category ‐ Performance ................................................................................................................................... 3513 Category – Experience & Capacity ................................................................................................................... 3714 Category ‐ Community Need ............................................................................................................................ 3815 TOTAL SCORE ................................................................................................................................................... 4217 100 .................................................................................................................................................................. 4217 SECTION4 PROGRAMSTANDARDS...................................................................................4217 4.1 Beneficiary Eligibility......................................................................................................................... 4217 4.2 Subcontractors ................................................................................................................................. 4519 4.3 Matching Requirements .................................................................................................................... 4519 4.4 Records & Recordkeeping…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….21 SECTION5 ADDITIONALRFPSTANDARDS.....................................................................4620 5.1 Protest ............................................................................................................................................. 4720 5.2 RFP Revisions and Supplements ....................................................................................................... 4721 5.3 Incurred Expenses ............................................................................................................................ 4921 5.4 Cancellation of Requests for Proposals or Rejection of Proposals ................................................. 4921 5.5 Award Notice ................................................................................................................................... 4921 5.6 Proposal Confidentiality ................................................................................................................... 5021 5.7 Responsibility of Offerors ................................................................................................................. 5022 5.8 Code of Conduct .............................................................................................................................. 5022 5.9 Other Federal Requirements ............................................................................................................ 5122 5.10 Confidential Data ............................................................................................................................. 5223 5.11 Mortgage Finance Authority Roster .................................................................................................. 5424 ii | P a g e SECTION6 PROPOSALAPPLICATIONFORM..................................................................3253 SECTION7 CERTIFICATIONS...........................................................................................163413 SECTION1 BACKGROUND&PROGRAMINFORMATION....................................................1 1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.4 Program Objectives ............................................................................................................................... 2 1.5 Eligible Activities ................................................................................................................................ 223 1.6 Proposal Submission .......................................................................................................................... 334 1.7 Proposal Format ................................................................................................................................... 4 1.8 RFP Questions and Answers .................................................................................................................. 4 1.9 Performance Agreement Term ........................................................................................................... 445 1.10 Timeline for Offeror Selection .............................................................................................................. 75 1.11 Training ............................................................................................................................................... 76 SECTION2 MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONSANDREQUIREMENTS.................................767 2.1 Minimum Threshold Criteria .............................................................................................................. 767 2.2 Proposal Requirements ................................................................................................................ 101112 2.3 Evaluation of Proposals ................................................................................................................ 111112 2.4 Deficiency Correction Period ............................................................................................................ 1112 SECTION3 3.1 Scoring Criteria ............................................................................................................................ 121213 SECTION4 4.1 PROGRAMSTANDARDS..............................................................................141516 General Program Requirements .................................................................................................... 141516 iii | P a g e EVALUATIONCRITERIA..............................................................................121213 4.2 Matching Requirements ................................................................................................................ 171718 4.3 Subcontractors ............................................................................................................................ 171819 SECTION5 ADDITIONALRFPSTANDARDS................................................................171819 5.1 Protest ......................................................................................................................................... 171819 5.2 RFP Revisions and Supplements ................................................................................................... 181819 5.3 Incurred Expenses ........................................................................................................................ 181920 5.4 Cancellation of Requests for Proposals or Rejection of Proposals .................................................. 181920 5.6 Evaluation of Proposals ................................................................................................................ 181920 5.7 Award Notice ............................................................................................................................... 181920 5.8 Proposal Confidentiality ............................................................................................................... 181920 5.9 Responsibility of Offerors ............................................................................................................. 191920 5.10 Code of Conduct .......................................................................................................................... 191921 5.11 Other Federal Requirements ........................................................................................................ 192021 5.12 Confidential Data ......................................................................................................................... 202122 5.14 Mortgage Finance Authority Roster .............................................................................................. 202223 SECTION6 APPLICATIONFOR2016‐2017RENTALASSISTANCEPROGRAM232425 SECTION7 CERTIFICATIONS...........................................................................................303132 ADD PII LANGUAGE TO CERTIFICATION FORM iv | P a g e SECTION 1 BACKGROUND &AND PROGRAM INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority ("MFA") is a governmental instrumentality, separate, and apart from the state of New Mexico (“State”), created by the Mortgage Finance Authority Act Sections 58‐18‐1 NMSA 1978 et seq. for the purpose of financing affordable housing for low‐ and moderate‐income New Mexico residents. MFA will endeavor to ensure in every way possible that small, minority, disadvantaged, women‐owned business enterprises and/or labor surplus area firms (collectively Disadvantaged business enterprises“DBE”) shall have every opportunity to participate in submitting Proposals and providing services. DBE businesses are encouraged to submit Pproposals. MFA will not discriminate against any business on grounds of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. It is the MFAMFA’s policy that suppliers of goods or services adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity and demonstrate an affirmative effort to recruit, hire and promote regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. 1.2 BACKGROUND The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), is authorized under the McKinney‐Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C 11371‐1378), as amended by the Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (“HEARTH Act”), 24 CFR Part 576. The ESG is a federally formula‐funded program that uses the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) formulas as a basis for allocating funds to eligible jurisdictions, including Sstates, territories, and qualified metropolitan cities and urban counties. The MFAMFA is the sState’s recipient of the ESG program responsible for administering the state ESG allocation for New Mexico. The ESG allocation minus 7.5 percent for state/local government administration costs will be allocated to sub‐grantees. The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) was established by the MFAMFA to provide homeless prevention assistance to individuals and families to prevent homelessness and provide rapid— re‐housing assistance to individuals or families experiencing homelessness. The MFAMFA may combine the ESG allocation appropriated by HUD with the New Mexico State Homeless Assistance allocation appropriated by the sState legislature to establish the RAP. 1 | P a g e 2 | P a g e 1.3 PURPOSE AND AVAILABLE FUNDING The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP), issued pursuant to MFA’s Procurement Policy, is to solicit proposals from qualified Offerors capable of providing Program Services for RAP funding within the 20142016‐2015 201720 program years (“PY”) in accordance with 24 CFR Part 576 and 24 CFR 92 andand all applicable guidance from HUD. The cited references are available at: http://www.hudhre.info/esg/index.cfm, http://www.housingnm.org/rental‐assistance‐program . and. . Funding will be made through a competitive process to eligible Offerors. The estimated funding available for the RAP 20152016‐2016 201717 program year PY is $ 559,399789,916. and approximately $1,265,700 from the state homeless funds. 809,057.99. The estimated funding available includes: ESG Funds $0270,504.61 State Homeless Funds $559,339488,553.38 Behavioral Health Funds $50,000.00 Available funding is based on last year’s funding levels. Please note that actual HUD and/or State funding levels have not yet been determined at the writing of this document and could vary significantly from current year funding levels. The actual funds available may vary. If other funds become available to MFA during the program year for activities similar to the work performed under the pProgram, this additional funding may, at the option of MFA, be offered to the successful Offerors, hereunder, without a new RFP. MFA retains sole discretion to make the judgment as to the need for additional RFPs. Satisfactory performance under the program year 2014 2015‐2016 and prior program years will be a prerequisite for consideration of additional funding. Offerors may not obligate funds, incur expenses, or otherwise implement program services prior to execution of a contract with MFA. Funding is anticipated to be available for future program years at 3 | P a g e similar levels, but is subject to change. Funding is not guaranteed to any given Offeror in any given amount. The MFAMFA will review provider performance and reserves the right to de‐obligate reallocate and redistribute funds throughout the contract term. 1.4 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The objectives of the RAP are as follows: 1. The primary objective for the RAP is to pProvide rapid re‐housing assistance to individuals and families who are literally homeless, as defined in the Appendix I “Participant Eligibility Criteria” section, by assisting them with ESG and Statestate of New Mexico Hhomeless funds. 1.2. The secondary objective is to pPrevent low income families from becoming homeless. Provide case management assistance to Pprogram clients to assist them with housing stability. 2.3. 4 | P a g e 1.5 ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ESG The RAP rRapid rRe‐‐Hhousing provides assistance to individuals and families who are literally homeless, ( see definition of homeless as set forth in 24 CFR §576.104 thru 24 CFR §576.105.) ESG RAP Homeless Prevention provides assistance to prevent persons from becoming homeless. Rapid Re‐ Housing and Homeless Prevention includes the following eligible activities: 1. 24 CFR §576.105 Housing relocation and stabilization services including: a. Financial assistance costs: rental application fees security deposits (equal to no more than 2 months’ rent) last month’s rent moving costs (truck rental or hiring a moving company, certain temporary storage fees for up to 3 months. Storage arrears are not eligible.) utility deposits, utility payments (up to 24 months of utility payments per participant per service including up to 6 months of arrearages per service) b. Services Ccosts with housing search and placement: c. Hhousing search and placement. 2. Hhousing Sstability and Ccase Mmanagement to assess, arrange, coordinate and monitor the delivery of individualized services to facilitate housing stability including: . 2 Mediation between the program participant and the owner or person(s) with whom the program participant is living, to the prevent the program participant from losing permanent housing in which they currently reside. 1. 3 Legal Sservices to resolve a legal problem that prohibits the program participant from obtaining or maintaining permanent housing. 2 4 5 | P a g e 3 Credit repair services necessary to assist program participants with critical skills related to household budgeting, money management money, accessing a free personal credit report, and resolving personal credit problems. 5 62. 24 CFR § 576.106 Sshort and Mmedium Tterm Rrental Aassistance a. Short term rental assistance (up to 3 months) b. Medium term rental assistance (4 to 24 months) c. Payment of rental arrears (one‐time payment up to 6 months, including any late fees on those arrears) d. Any combination of the three types of rental assistance (a‐c). The total may not exceed 24 months during any 3three year period, including any payment for last month’s rent. e. 73. 24 CFR §576.107 HMIS component 8a. Eligible costs. The recipient or subrecipient may use ESG funds to pay the costs of contributing data to the HMIS designated by the Continuum of Care for the area. a. 1.6 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION All Offeror proposals must be received for review and evaluation by MFA no later than Friday, April 15, ALL OFFEROR PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MFA NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 18 March 19, 201518, 2016,at 4:00 PM Mountain TimeMOUNTAIN TIME. Proposals shall be in sealed envelopes marked “Proposal to Offer Services for the Rental Assistance Program.” Submit proposals to: New Mexico Mortgage Finance AuthorityMortgage Finance Authority Attn: Shannon TilsethMichelle Marquez 6 | P a g e 344 Fourth 4th St.reet SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Proposals Applications may be delivered by mail, other shipping service, or by hand. Facsimile or electronic transmissions will not be accepted. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered for RAP funding. 1.7 PROPOSAL TENURE All proposals shall include a statement that the proposal shall be valid until contract award, but no more than 90 days from the proposal due date. 1.787 PROPOSAL FORMAT Proposals should be printed on standard 8 ½ x 11 paper, double‐sided, with each copy fastened using paper clips or binder clips and with tabs identifying each minimum threshold item and evaluation criteria item. Please do not spiral bind your proposals. All proposals must be self‐contained. Applications Proposals and forms may be downloaded from the MFAMFA’s website: www.housingnm.org/rfp. Offeror(s) must submit one (1) copy of the most recent agency financial audit or the letter from MFA indicating that we have received and approved your audit., An originalAn original and three (3) copies of the application proposal form and all required schedules and attachments, for a total of four (4) application packages. Applications Proposals must include the “‐2016‐2020187 2015 ‐ 2016 RAP ProposalApplication” form attached to this Application proposal pPackage and all schedules and attachments pertaining thereto. MFA forms released with this application proposal (proposalsapplications, budgets, certifications, schedules) must be used when provided by MFA. No substitutions will be accepted. 7 | P a g e A1.98 IRREGULARITIES IN PROPOSALS MFA may waive technical irregularities in the form of proposal of any Offeror selected for award, which do not alter the price, quality or quantity of the services offered. Note especially that the date and time of proposal submission as indicated herein, under part Section 1.6, PProposal Submission, cannot be waived under any circumstances. LL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SELF‐CONTAINED. 1.8109 RFP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Questions pertaining to this RFP and proposal must be submitted via the MFAMFA website at http://housingnm.org/20152016‐rap‐rfp‐faq. Telephone inquiries will not be answered. The FAQ will open on March 24, 2016the day after the RFP training and will close April 153, March 13, 201516, 2016, two (2) business days before the RFP due date. To submit your questions, scroll down to the “Ask a question” section, under the category “Rental Assistance Program RFP.” Enter your name, and organization and type your question in the “Question” box, and click on “Submit.” The cut‐off date for questions is March 13, 2015. The cut off date for questions is March 16, 2016. Answers to all questions will be posted to the MFAMFA’s website on 02/27/15043/1/16, 03/06/15043/8/16, and 03/13/15043/13164/16 by 3:00pm:00 pmPM. 1.9110 PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT TERM The successful Offeror will enter into a contract with MFA for services to be performed. The term of the first two year contract is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2016 and end on June 30, 2018. After the second year or June 2018, the contract is subject to annual consideration for renewal, for up to three (3) additional annual renewals. Therefore, it is possible that an agency hold a contract from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021 (see Section 5.12). (refer to Section 1.12, Renewal Criteria.)). 8 | P a g e Only expenses incurred on or after the effective date of the Pperformance Aagreement are allowable. Funding availability and reimbursement of expenses incurred Dates are based on on availability the release of funds for release from each funding source. In the event that during the contract term an awardee of this RFP, is deemed not qualified to administer the program due to contractual non‐compliance, MFA may negotiate with another program awardee without issuing another RFP, and/or may issue a RFP for the area that is being served by the non‐ qualified agency. MFA may also issue a RFP during the contract term for any new areas to be served based on the availability of additional funds. The performance agreements between MFA and successful Offerors shall be for firm, fixed amounts. All payments by MFA shall be made on an actual reimbursement basis. Successful Offerors will be notified in writing of the amount of the grant award. Performance Agreements are issued following the announcement of awards as a result of the response to the RFP. The successful Offeror will enter into a performance agreement with the MFAMFA for services to be performed for a one (1) year grant term (July 1, 2015 2016 – June 30, 20162017).Only expenses incurred on or after the effective date of the Performance Agreement are allowable. Dates are based on availability of funds for release from each funding source. In the event that during the contract term an awardee of this RFP is deemed not qualified to administer the Program due to contractual non‐compliance, the MFAMFA may negotiate with another Program awardee without issuing another RFP, and/or may issue an RFP for the area that is being served by the non‐qualified agency. The MFAMFA may also issue an RFP during the contract term for any new areas to be served based on the availability of additional funds. The performance agreements between MFA and successful Offerors shall be for firm, fixed amounts. All payments by MFA shall be made on an actual reimbursement basis. 1.112 RENEWAL CRITERIA Renewal is contingent upon the below criteria which may be adjusted at MFA’s discretion: Funding availability. Proof of Offeror’s performance in the form of: 9 | P a g e Weatherized units in designated counties as assigned in Schedule A for all funding sources. Adherence to performance of unduplicated households served, as outlined in the RAPEHAP contract scope of work Sschedule. Weatherized units on the designated tribal lands as outlined in Schedule A of the DOE and LIHEAP contractsTimely expenditures of funds and billing, for expenditures, as outlined in the RAPEHAP contract schedule. Resumes for the executive director, fiscal manager, program manager and other key staff, to demonstrate the administrative and fiscal management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds and demonstrate the capacity to provide program services. Should changes in these essential positions occur, MFA must be notified. Utility funding measures must match the minimum Utility Total Cost (UTC) requirement by utility as outlined in each contract. Offeror’s good standing with MFA as evidenced in the following documents: Offeror must submit proof of current registration as a charitable organization with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, covering the most current fiscal year. InI Information can be submitted online and verification obtained via https://secure.nmag.gov/coros/. Verification should be in the form of the first page of the “NM Charitable Organization Registration Statement.” Offeror must provide an independent CPA’s auditor’s report (Audit) conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). The GAS Audit will include an independent auditor’s report on the following: 1) financial statements; and 2) internal control over financial reporting and compliance. Offeror will submit the most recent audit available. If Offeror receives $50750,000 in federal funds, a Single Audit is required pursuant to 2CFR 200 Subpart FOMB Circular A‐133. Proof of federal audit clearinghouse submission (FORMSF‐SAC) must be provided and, if applicable, submission of Management Response letter. Proof of federal audit clearinghouse submission (FORM SF‐SAC) and, if Governmental entity proof is For single audit, no If referenced in audit as a separate communication, no submission of management response letter. not included of current audit submission to the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. Good standing with the EHAPRAP program, as determined by not having any unresolved material findings from MFA monitoring for the most recent program year. If there are any unresolved findings from the most recent monitoring letter, please send a letter addressing the corrective action. Provide the most recent monitoring letter(s) from major funders. Sign an Offeror’s Certification. 10 | P a g e The following types of Aaudit findings may disqualify Offeror from renewal: If Offeror has received greater than $750,000 in federal funding and the single audit did not meet the requirements of the 2CFR 200 Subpart F. For Ssingle Aaudit, no proof of Ffederal audit clearinghouse submission (FORM SF‐SAC) and, if Governmental entity, proof is not included of current audit submission to the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. If referenced in audit as a separate communication, no submission of Mmanagement Rresponse letter. 1.123 TIMELINE FOR OFFEROR SELECTION The following is the anticipated schedule for recommended Offeror selection: DATE ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILITY January 21, 2015March 16, 2016 MFA Board of Directors Mmeeting MFA January 22, 2015March 17, 2016 Issuance of RFP MFA January 28, RFP Ttraining (mandatory) MFA 11 | P a g e 2015March 24, 2016 January 29, 2015March 24, 2016 RFP FAQ on website opens MFA RFP FAQ closes ‐ deadline to submit questions two (2) business days before the RFP due date February 20, 2015April 185, 2016 Submission of Pproposals Ddue Offerors MFA notifies Offerors of Ddeficiency Ccorrection items, if applicable within seven (7) business calendar days of RFP proposals due MFA February 18, 2015April 163, 2016 Potential Oofferors (by 4:00pm) March 6, 2015April 2259, 2016 12 | P a g e April 29 Deadline for receipt of corrections by MFA, if applicable – within five (5) business days April 2015May 1127, 2016 Notification of preliminary selections to Offerors MFA April 2015 Start of five (5five5) ‐business day Pprotest Pperiod Offeror End of five (5) business 7‐day Pprotest RPperiod (Ddeadline for Offeror to file pProtest) June 15, 2016 Award Rrecommendations to MFA Board of Directors MFA March 13, 2015May 28, 2016 Offerors May 12May 6, 2016 April 2015April 2717May 19, 2016 Offeror 1.10 TIMELINE FOR OFFEROR SELECTION THE MFAMFA WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE FOR RECOMMENDED OFFEROR SELECTION: 13 | P a g e DATE ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILITY JANUARY 2016 FEBRUARY 20159, 2016 26, MFA POLICY COMMITTEE 10, MFA CONTRACTED SERVICES COMMITTEE MFA MFA FEBRUARY 18, MFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 201517, 2016 MFA FEBRUARY 2016 19, ISSUANCE OF RAP RFP MFA FEBRUARY 24, RFP TRAINING 201525, 2016 MFA FEBRUARY 24, RFP FAQ ON WEBSITE OPENS 201525, 2016 MFA MARCH 17, RFP FAQ CLOSES ‐ DEADLINE TO SUBMIT 201516, 2016 QUESTIONS OFFERORS TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE THE RFP DUE DATE 14 | P a g e MARCH 19, SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS DUE – 30 201518, 2016 DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF RFP OFFERORS (BY 4:00PM) MFA NOTIFIES OFFERORS OF DEFICIENCY CORRECTION ITEMS, IF APPLICABLE MFA WITHIN TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS OF RFP APRIL 2, 20151, PROPOSALS DUE 2016 DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF CORRECTIONS BY MFA, IF APPLICABLE – WITHIN FIVE (5) APRIL 9, 20158, OFFERORS BUSINESS DAYS 2016 APRIL 14, 201526, PRELIMINARY 2016 RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE TO APRIL 15, 201527, NOTIFICATION OF 2016 SELECTIONS TO OFFERORS MFA AWARD MFA POLICY PRELIMINARY MFA END OF 7 DAY PROTEST PERIOD (DEADLINE FOR OFFEROR TO FILE PROTEST) APRIL 30, OFFEROR 2015MAY 6, 2016 15 | P a g e END OF 7 DAY PROTEST RESPONSE PERIOD (DEADLINE FOR OFFERORS TO RESPOND TO MAY 5, 201517, OFFER ANY PROTEST) 2016 AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO MFA POLICY COMMITTEE MAY 5, 201524, MFA 2016 AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO MFA MFA CONTRACTS COMMITTEE MAY 12, 2015JUNE 7, 2016 AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO MFA MFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY 2015JUNE 2016 20, 15, TBD HUD NOTIFICATION OF GRANTEE AWARDS HUD FINAL AWARDS RECOMMENDATIONS TO MFA POLICY COMMITTEE BASED ON HUD AWARD TBD 16 | P a g e 1.11143 TRAINING MANDATORY RFP training will be onoffered on February 24, 201525March 24, 2016, via webinar. This training is optional; howPre‐rever; pre‐registration is required. To register, visit http://www.housingnm.org/20152016‐rap‐rfp‐webinar‐registration.rfp. SECTION 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 2.1 MINIMUM THRESHOLD CRITERIA In addition to the general requirements listed above, Offerors must meet each of the following minimum threshold criteria, following deficiency correction, in order to be considered for funding. This includes the minimum criteria outlined below for specific activities and minimum criteria outlined below for agencies not receiving funds in the previous contract year. These criteria must be met by all Offerors to be considered for funding. Waivers to “Minimum Threshold Criteria” may be approved by MFA’s Policy Committee. Offeror must be one of the following entity types: A non‐profit organization with a 501(c)(3) with a primary mission of providing shelter and services to people who are experiencing homelessness, including people fleeing domestic violence. If a non‐profit, Offeror must submit proof of 501(c)(3) A unit of general purpose local government or proof of status as a Government Agency. A tribal government If an Offeror is a non‐profit organization, Offeror must submit the following: 17 | P a g e (i) proof of current registration as charitable organization with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, covering the fiscal year ending in 2013 2015 ‐2016 or proof of exemption therefrom. Information can be submitted online and verification obtained via https://secure.nmag.gov/coros/. Verification should be in the form of the first page of the “NM Charitable Organization Registration Statement.” (ii) a Letter of Support from the unit of local government. A Letter of Support should be in the form of: a. A letter supporting the Offeror’s application to the MFAMFA; b. The letter must be dated no more than 180 days prior to the application date; c. The letter must be signed by a local government official authorized to sign such a letter from the city, town, village or tribe in which the program activity will take place. For activities that will take place in unincorporated areas, the county is the unit of local government. d. The letter must specifically endorse the project/activity proposed in the application. MFA will accept proof that certified letters were sent from the Offeror to the unit of local government notifying the city, town, or county that RAP services are proposed to be provided in their community. Agencies must provide either an independent CPA’s auditors report (Audit) or audited financial statements conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). The GAS Audit or audited financial statements will include an independent auditors report on the following: 1) financial statements; and 2) Internal Control over financial reporting and compliance. The audit or audited financial statements will also include the auditor’s management letter if there is one and the Offeror’s response to any audit or audited financial statement findings. Offeror must submit only the most recent of FY2015 (fiscal year ending on or after 3/30/15) or FY 2016. If Offeror received $750,000 in federal funds from one or more sources, a Single Audit is required pursuant to 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. The following types of audit or audited financial findings may disqualify Offerer from funding: If Offeror has received greater than $750,000 in funding and the single audit did not meet the requirements of the 2 CFR 200 Subpart F: Repeat and unresolved audit findings, as determined by MFA. i).For Single Audit, no proof of Federal audit clearinghouse submission (FORM SF‐SAC). 18 | P a g e a. iii). if referenced in audit as a separate communication, no submission of Management Response letter and management response to concerns noted in the management letter. ii). If Governmental entity, proof is not included of current audit submission to the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. iv).If any findings, no submission of management response to findings. Local public bodies (housing authorities, local governments) must conduct annual independent financial audits by a certified auditor that has been approved by the New Mexico State Auditor’s Office and on the State Auditor’s List. All entities receiving federal or state funding from MFA must provide an annual independent financial audit or audited financial statements from a certified auditor of their choice. Entities must at a minimum procure for auditing firm/services every three years, through a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). Evidence of the procurement must be provided to MFA at the time of release of the RFP and when selections are completed. Agencies which received Program funds last year must provide an independent CPA’s auditors report (Audit) conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). The GAS Audit will include an independent auditors report on the following: 1) financial statements; and 2) Internal Control over financial reporting and compliance. The audit will also include the auditor’s management letter if there is one, and the Offeror’s response to any audit findings. Offeror will submit the most recent audit available; only the most recent of FY2014 (fiscal year ending on or after 3/31/14) or FY 2015 will be accepted. If Offeror received $500,000 in federal funds from one or more sources (in the fiscal year ending in 2014, $750,000 in the fiscal year ending in 2015), a Single Audit is required pursuant to 2 CFR 200 Subpart F.. The following types of Audit findings may disqualify Offerer from funding: Repeat and unresolved audit findings, as determined by MFA. If Offeror has received greater than $500,000 in funding (in the fiscal year ending in 2014, $750,000 in the fiscal year ending in 2015) and the single audit did not meet the requirements of the 2 CFR 200 Subpart F For Single Audit, no proof of Federal audit clearinghouse submission (FORM SF‐SAC). 19 | P a g e If Governmental entity, proof is not included of current audit submission to the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. If referenced in audit as a separate communication, no submission of Management Response letter and management response to concerns noted in the management letter. If any findings, no submission of management response to findings. Sub‐recipients must conduct annual independent financial audits by a certified auditor that has been approved by the New Mexico State Auditor’s Office and on the State Auditor’s List. Grantees that receive less than $25,000 in federal or state funding from MFA, and may experience a financial hardship to procure a certified auditor that is on the State Auditor’s list, are exempt from this requirement. They must however, provide an annual independent financial audit or audited financial statements from a certified auditor of their choice. Sub‐recipients must at a minimum procure for an auditing firm/services every three years, through a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). Evidence of the procurement must be provided to MFA at the time of release of the RFP and when selections are completed. For agencies that did not receive RAP funds in PY 20142015, the agency must provide either an audit to the above standards or an independent CPA’s review of financial statements. Offeror must have been operating as an agency for a minimum of one (1) year as of the Application Date, sufficient to have one (1) full year covered in annual financial statements. Offeror must be in “good standing” as of the date this RFP is issued. In order to be in good standing, Offeror must not have “suspended,” “debarred” or HUD’s Limited Denial of Participation status conferred upon it by MFA and/or other funding sources. Offeror must provide a print screen from www.sam.gov and https:/www5.hud.gov/ecpcis/main/ECPCIS_List.jsp documenting search of Offeror’s names, as proof of compliance. Must be dated within 30 days of the application date. 20 | P a g e Offeror must submit application as directed in Section 2.3 Proposal Requirements. Offerors Certification signed by authorized official. Agencies that do not have a sufficient score to obtain a minimum contract of $10,000 will not be eligible to obtain funding and enter into a performance agreement with the MFAMFA. Disclosure: Please provide a statement disclosing: Any political contribution or gift valued in excess of $2,500.00 (singularly or in the aggregate) made by Offeror or on Offeror’s behalf to any elected official of the State of New Mexico currently serving or who has served on the MFAMFA Board of Directors in the last three (3) years; and Any current or proposed business transaction between Offeror and any MFA member, officer, employee or their employer or other potential conflict which may give rise to a claim of conflict of interest. Offeror shall warrant that it has no interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under this contract. ITEMS 12 THROUGH 15 ARE FOR NEW AGENCIES ONLY (FIRST TIME RESPONDING TO THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RFP) Offeror must submit a brief statement describing years of experience of the Executive Director, Financial Manager and other key staff, to demonstrate the administrative and financial management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds. Offer must submit a brief statement describing years of experience of Program Staff, to demonstrate the capacity to provide Program services. Offer must submit agency mission statement. Statement includes an explanation of how RAP fits into the agency mission. 21 | P a g e Offer must submit Executive summary (less than one page). Summary includes the following details: what the agency does, primary activities and major funding sources. Offeror must submit bylaws or board resolution requiring board fiscal oversight that demonstrates financial integrity. Please provide a listing of your current Board Member in the following format. Name Home Address Employer Position on Board Area of Expertise/Qualification Years on Board Term Expire Date Offeror must submit policies and procedures approved by its Board of Directors to demonstrate checks and balances, sound organization system of checks and balances (segregation of duties) in fiscal management. Policy describes separate roles and responsibilities for cash receipts, check requests, check cutting/preparation and check signing. Attach a board approved policy and procedure on the organization’s system of checks and balances for fiscal management. Offeror must submit a table in the following format that demonstrates the administrative and financial management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds and to provide program services. Please include the positions of the executive director, financial manager, and other key staff: 22 | P a g e Program Title Yrs. Of Experience Staff Name Capacity/Role/ Services Offered In addition to the general requirements listed above, Offerors must meet each of the following minimum threshold criteria, following deficiency correction, in order to be considered for funding. This includes the minimum criteria outlined below for specific activities and minimum criteria outlined below and for agencies not receiving funds in the previous contract year. These criteria must be met by all Offerors to be considered for funding. Waivers to “Minimum Threshold Criteria” may be approved by MFA’s Policy Committee. 1. Offeror must be one of the following entity types: a. A non‐profit organization with 501(c)(3) status and with a primary mission of providing shelter and services to people who are experiencing homelessness, including people fleeing domestic violence. i. If a non‐profit, Offeror must submit proof of 501(c)(3). b. A unit of general purpose local government. c. A tribal government. 2. Offeror must submit proof of current registration as a charitable organization with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, covering the fiscal year ending in 2014 2015 or proof of exemption therefrom. Information can be submitted online and vVerification can be obtained via https://secure.nmag.gov/coros/. Verification should be in the form of the first page of the “NM Charitable Organization Registration Statement.” 23 | P a g e 3. If an Offeror is a non‐profit, Offeror must submit a Lletter of Ssupport from the unit of local government where the shelter is located. A lLetter of Ssupport should include: a. A letter supporting the Offeror’s proposal to MFA. b. The letter must be dated no more than 180 days prior to the proposal date. The letter must be signed by a local government official authorized to sign such a letter. c. F from the city, town, village or tribe in which the program activity will take place.; For activities that will take place in unincorporated areas, the county is the unit of local government. d. The letter must specifically endorse the project/activity proposed in the proposal. MFA will accept proof that certified letters were sent from the Offeror to the unit of local government notifying the city, town or county that RAP services are proposed to be provided in their community. 4. Agencies must provide either an independent CPA’s auditors report (Audit) or audited financial statements conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). The GAS Audit or audited financial statements will include an independent auditors report on the following: 1) financial statements, ; and 2) Iinternal cControl over financial reporting and compliance. The audit or audited financial statements will also include the auditor’s management letter, if there is one, and the Offeror’s response to any audit or audited financial statement findings. Offeror must submit only the most recent of FY2015 (fiscal year ending on or after 3/30/15) or FY 2016. If Offeror received $750,000 in federal funds from one or more sources, a Single Audit is required pursuant to 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. The following types of audit or audited financial findings may disqualify OffererOfferor from funding: a. a. Repeat and unresolved audit findings, as determined by MFA. b. If Offeror has received greater than $750,000 in funding and the single audit did not meet the requirements of the 2 CFR 200 Subpart F: c. submission d. 24 | P a g e i).For Ssingle Aaudit, no proof of Ffederal audit clearinghouse (FORM SF‐SAC). ii). If Ggovernmental entity, proof is not included of current audit submission to the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. e. concerns f. iii). iIf referenced in audit as a separate communication, no submission of mManagement rResponse letter and management response to noted in the management letter. iv).If any findings, no submission of management response to findings. 5. Local public bodies (housing authorities, local governments) must conduct annual independent financial audits by a certified auditor that has been approved by the New Mexico Sstate Aauditor’s Ooffice and on the Sstate Aauditor’s lList. All entities receiving federal or state funding from MFA must provide an annual independent financial audit or audited financial statements from a certified auditor that is procured through theof years, through a Request for Proposal (“RFP process”). Evidence of the procurement must be provided to MFA at the time of release of the RFP and when selections are completed. 6. FOfferor’sor agencies that did not receive RAP funds in PY 2015, the agency must provide either an audit to the above standards or an independent CPA’s review of financial statements. Agencies who received any program funds last year must provide an independent CPA’s auditors report (Audit), conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS). The GAS Audit will include an independent auditors report on the following: 1) financial statements; and 2) internal control over financial reporting and compliance. The audit will also include the auditor’s management letter if there is one, and the Offeror’s response to any audit findings. Offeror will submit the most recent audit available; only the most recent of FY2014 or FY2015 will be accepted. If Offeror received $500,000 in federal funds from one or more sources (in the fiscal year ending in 2014, $750,000 in the fiscal year ending in 2015), a Single Audit is required pursuant to 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. The following types of audit issues may disqualify an Offeror from funding: Repeat and unresolved audit findings, as determined by MFA. If Offeror has received greater than $500,000 in funding (in the fiscal year ending in 2014, $750,000 in the fiscal year ending in 2015) and the single audit did not meet the requirements of the 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. For Single Audit, no proof of Federal audit clearinghouse submission (FORM SF‐SAC). If Governmental entity, proof is not included of current audit submission to the Office of the New Mexico State Auditor. 25 | P a g e If referenced in audit as a separate communication, no submission of Management Response letter and management response to concerns noted in the management letter. If any findings, no submission of management response to findings. Agency’s auditor is not on the state auditor’s approved list. For agencies that did not receive EHAP funds in PY 2013‐2014, the agency must provide either an audit to the above standards or an independent CPA’s review of financial statements. 7. Offeror must have been operating as an agency for a minimum of one (1) year as of the proposal date and provide , sufficient to have onone (1) full year ofcovered in annual financial statements. 8. Offeror must be in “good standing” as of the date this RFP iswas issued. In order to be in good standing, Offeror must not have “suspended,” “debarred” or HUD’s Limited Denial of Participation status conferred upon it by MFA and/or other funding sources. Offeror must provide a print screen from www.sam.gov and https:/www5.hud.gov/ecpcis/main/ECPCIS_List.jsp documenting search for Offeror’s name and executive director’s name, as proof of compliance. MThe search must be dated within 30 days of the proposal date. 9. Offeror must submit proposal as directed in Sections 1.8 Pproposal fFormat and 2.2 Pproposal Rrequirements. 10. Offeror must submit Offerors cCertification signed by authorized official. 11. Offerors that do not have a usufficient score to obtain a minimum contract of $10,000 will not be eligible to obtain funding and enter into a performance agreement with MFA. 12. Disclosure: please provide a statementn disclosing: a. Any political contribution or gift valued in excess of $2,500 (singularly or in the aggregate) made by Offeror or on Offeror’s behalf to any elected official of the state of New Mexico currently serving or who has served on the MFA Board of Directors in the last three (3) years; and 26 | P a g e 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. b. Any current or proposed business transaction between Offeror and any MFA board member, officer, employee, their employer or other potential conflict which may give rise to a claim of conflict of interest. Offeror shall warrant that it has no interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under this contract. Offeror must submit a brief statement describing years of experience of the executive director, financial manager and other key staff to demonstrate the administrative and financial management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds. Offeror must sumbit a brief statement describing years of experience of program staff to demonstrate the capacity to provide program services. Offeror must submit agency mission statement. Statement must include an explanation of how RAP fits into the agency mission. Offeror must submit an executive summary (less than one page). Summary should include the following details: what the agency does, primary activities and major funding sources. Offeror must submit a table that demonstrates the administrative and financialfiscal management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds and to provide program services. For the positions of the executive director, financial manager, and other key staff, include the staff name, title, years of experience in the position. Offeror must submit evidence of coordination with other targeted homeless services in the form of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), letters of coordination/agreement and contracts. Offeror must submit agency mission statement. Offeror must submit an executive summary (less than one page). Summary includes the following details: what the agency does, primary activities and major funding sources. Offeror must submit bylaws or board resolution requiring board fiscal oversight that demonstrates fiscal integrity. Please provide a listing of your current board members in the following format. Name 27 | P a g e Home Address Employer Position on Area of Years on Board Expertise/Qualification Board Term Expire Date Comment [ST1]: redundant...see#18 Offeror must submit a brief statement describing years of experience of the executive director, financial manager and other key staff to demonstrate the administrative and financial management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds. Offeror must sumbit a brief statement describing years of experience of program staff to demonstrate the capacity to provide program services. Offeror must submit agency mission statement. Statement mmust include an explanation of how RAP fits into the agency mission. 1. Offer must submit an executive summary (less than one page). Summary should include the following details: what the agency does, primary activities and major funding sources. Offeror must submit a table in the following format that demonstrates the administrative and financial management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds and to provide program services. Please include For the positions of the executive director, financial manager, and other key staff,: include the staff name, title, years of experience in the position. Program/ Capacity/Role/ Staff Name Title Yrs. Oof Services Offered Experienc e 28 | P a g e Offer must submit evidence of coordination with other targeted homeless services in the form of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), letters of coordination/agreement, and contracts, etc. Offeror must submit agency mission statement. Offeror must submit an executive summary (less than one page). Summary includes the following details: what the agency does, primary activities and major funding sources. 22. Offeror must submit bylaws or board resolution requiring board fiscal oversight that demonstrates financial integrityfinancialfiscal integrity. Please provide a listing of your current Bboard Mmembers in the following format. 21. Offeror must submit policies and procedures approved by its Board of Directors to demonstrate a sound organizational system of checks and balances (segregation of duties) in fiscal management. The policy must describe separate roles and responsibilities for cash receipts, check requests, check cutting/preparation and check signing. 18. 19. 22. Offeror must submit a table in the following format that demonstrates the administrative and financial management capacity necessary to accept and account for the use of public funds and to provide program services. Please include the positions of the executive director, financial manager and other key staff: Program Staff Name Title Yrs. Of Experience Capacity/Role/Services Offered 20. 23. At least one representative from Offeror must attend mandatory RFP training, and provide proof of attendance by enclosing a copy of the cCertificate provided at the training. In lieu of a 29 | P a g e certificate, Offeror must provide a letter from MFA documenting that the absence was excused. Training will be held on March 24, 2016. 2.2 Proposal Requirements Offerors must meet the basic eligibility criteria specified in the Section 2 “Minimum Qualifications and Requirements” section of this RFP. In addition, Responses to the RFP must meet the requirements enumerated below. 21. Offerors must report any and all funds received from other federal, state, local or tribal ESG or State Homeless funds received from other federal, state, local or tribal government funding sources. Please submit the most current as evidenced by the most current monitoring letter from said entities indicating that Offerors areis in good standing with their programs. 1. 22. Offerors must not have any repeat or unresolved MFA monitoring findings, as determined by the MFAMFA. 2. 23. Offerors must describe any material, current or pending litigation, administrative proceedings or investigations that could impact the reputation or financial viability of the firmagency. 3. 2.23 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS Proposal responses will be evaluated by an Iinternal Rreview Ccommittee of MFA staff using the scoring Evaluation cCriteria as described in Section 3.1. The Rreview Ccommittee will present its award recommendations to MFA management and MFA’s Contracted Services Bboard Ccommittee for reviewBoard. Final selection will be made by MFA’s Board of Directors at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on June 15, 2016. These dates are subject to change at the discretion of MFA. and approval. The MFAMFA bBoard cCommittee approval will be communicated to the MFAMFA Board of Directors at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting to be held on May 20, 2015June 15, 2016. 30 | P a g e Final selection will be made by the MFAMFA’s Board of Directors. These dates are subject to change at the discretion of the MFAMFA. MFA does not guarantee and is not obligated to make an award. Awards will be based on availability of funds, Offeror’s demonstrated need, Offeror’s score on the scoring criteria and/or for any of the other reasons set forth herein. 31 | P a g e 2.34 DEFICIENCY CORRECTION PERIOD Upon receipt of all timely submitted proposals, MFA staff members will review all proposals to verify that all are complete in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. Should any proposal be missing a minimum threshold requirement in the RFP, it will be deemed incomplete., but subject to correction MFA will notify Offerors if any corrections are needed during the Ddeficiency cCorrection Pperiod. The Ddeficiency Ccorrection Pperiod may not be used to increase the Offeror’s score. Items eligible for correction or submission during the Ddeficiency Ccorrection Pperiod include missing or incomplete items required in the Minimum Threshold Ssection (2.1) of this proposal. MFA shall communicate proposal deficiencies to each Offeror’s designated contact person within fiveseven seven (57) business calendarbusiness days of the RFP proposal submission date, April 256, 201529, April 22, 2016May 2, 2016, via e‐mail or U.S. Mail., MFA DELETEApplicants will have five (5) business days after the date of the e‐mail delivery notice to submit the required information. All items must be submitted no later than April 29March 13, 2015April 308May 2, 2016 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. The response due date will be noted on the deficiency notice. If the information requested is not provided within the specified timeframe or is submitted but remains deficient, the proposal will be rejected without any further review. Items eligible for correction or submission during the Deficiency Correction Period include missing or incomplete items required in the Minimum Threshold Section (2.1) of this proposal. Upon expiration of the Ddeficiency Ccorrection Pperiod, MFA will not accept Offeror’s submission of any items still missing from the proposal. Upon receipt of all timely submitted proposals, MFA staff members will review all proposals to verify that all are complete in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. Should any proposal be missing a “Minimum Threshold Criteria” as describe in Section 2.1 in this RFP, it will be deemed incomplete, but subject to correction during the Deficiency Correction Period. The Deficiency Correction Period may not be used to increase the Offeror’s score. 32 | P a g e MFA shall communicate proposal deficiencies to each Offeror’s designated contact person within ten (10) business days of the RFP Proposal Submission date, March 19, 2015April 1, 2016, via e‐mail and U.S. Mail, and shall document all communication efforts. Applicants will have five (5) business days after the date of the e‐mail delivery notice to submit the required information. All items must be submitted no later than April 9, 20158, 2016 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time on the fifth business day following notification of deficiencies. The response due date will be noted on the deficiency notice. If the information requested is not provided within the specified timeframe or is submitted but remains deficient, the Application will be rejected without any further review. Items eligible for correction or submission during the Deficiency Correction Period include missing or incomplete items required in the Minimum Threshold Section (2.1 and 2.2) of this application. Upon the expiration of the Deficiency Correction Period, MFA will not accept Offeror’s submission of any items still missing from the application. SECTION 3 EVALUATION CRITERIA The MFAMFA will award performance agreements to the Offerors whose proposals score the highest with respect to the evaluation criteria and that are most advantageous to the MFAMFA. Proposals will be evaluated on Offeror’s documentation of meeting the following criteria and: complying with threshold requirements as defined in this RFP.: Performance Experience and Capacity Community Need; demonstration of organizational capacity, project readiness, financial resources and fiscal management and experience as defined in this RFP. Proposals will be scored on a scale from zero ( 1) to one hundred (100) based on the criteria listed below. A serious deficiency in any one criterion may be grounds for rejection regardless of overall score. MFA may apply aapply a minimum score based on funding amounts available. Final award decisions will be made by the MFAMFA Board of Directors. 33 | P a g e 34 | P a g e 3.1 SCORING CRITERIA Criteria Maximum Score Performance 25 Agency Experience & Capacity 35 Community Need 40 Total Maximum Points 100 Category ‐ Performance 1. Past Performance ‐ Based on expenditure benchmark for RAP activity contract, invoiced thruough February 10, 20152016. For the period of July 1, 2014 2015 – 35 | P a g e Maximum Points 10 February 10, 20152016, expenditure benchmark is 66%. 1. Met Benchmarks = 10 pts. Did not meet Benchmarks = 0 pts. 2. Findings – Based on most recent MFA monitoring visits for activity contract through February 1, 20152016. 2. 0 findings = 10 pts. 1 finding = 5 pts. 2 findings = 0 pts. 3. Reports & Invoicing – Submitted reports and invoicing on time and correctly completed for activity contract from July 1, 2014 2015 through February 10, 20152016 3. 0 or fewer late, incorrect and/or incomplete reports or invoices = 5 pts. 1 late, incorrect and/or incomplete reports or invoices = 3 pts. Late, incorrect and/or incomplete reports or invoices = 0 pts. 4. History of Rental Activity for PY 20142015‐20152016 4. A deduction of (‐5) points for every Ccounty proposed but did not serve for current Pprogram Yyear 20142015‐20156. Period thruough July, 2014 2015 – February 10, 20152016. (‐5pts) 5. (For new agencies only) Letter of Good Standing ‐ 10 points will be awarded for organization’s that have a letter of good standing from all funding sources. Total Maximum Points in Performance 36 | P a g e 10 5 “Deductions” 5. 10 (New Agencies Only) 25 Category – Experience & Capacity Maximum Points 6. Agency experience as a RAP provider 6. 5 Agency has been providing rental assistance for more than 5 years or related experience = 5 points Agency has been providing rental assistance for less than 5 years but more than 2 years or any related experience = 2 points 7. Executive Director’s or related experience – 1 point per year of experience, up to 5 points 7. 5 8. Program Manager’s or related experience – 1 point per year of experience, up to 5 points 8. 5 9. Fiscal Manager’s or related experience – 1 point per year of experience, up to 5 9. 5 10. Certifications (HQS ‐1 point, LBP – 1 point, Income Calculations – 1 point) ‐ if agency has all 3, they will receive 5 points 10. 5 11. Audit Ffindings –awarded based on the results of Offeror’s Independent Audit for their most recent completed fiscal year; however audit must not be for a fiscal year ending earlier than March 31, 20142015... Audit materials must include management’s responses to any findings. Offeror’s that do not submit an audit must also submit twelve (12) months of interim financial statements, reviewed and signed by an officer of the organization 11. No Ffindings & unqualified opinion = 10 points 1One finding & unqualified opinion = 5 points 10 Total Maximum Points Experience & Capacity 35 37 | P a g e Category ‐ Community Need Maximum Points Community Nneed is based on the data below which indicates counties where there are high rates of persons living in poverty, percentage of persons in poverty and unemployment. Points will be based on the county the Offeror proposes to serve and how many categories the county falls in to in the table below. One Category = 10; Two Categories = 20 12. Percent Persons in Poverty 1 20 Unemployment Rate 2 McKinley Luna Luna Mora San Miguel McKinley Torance Taos Cibola Guadalupe Dona Ana Torrance Roosevelt Rio Arriba Taos Sandoval 1 Souce: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5 year estimates 2013. Table S1701: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months.Table prepared by: Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of New Mexico. 2 Source: Poverty by county ACS_13_5YR_S1701Table prepared by: Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of New Mexico. 38 | P a g e Socorro Valencia Hidalgo Dona Ana Percent Persons in Poverty1 McKinley Luna San Miguel Torrance Cibola Doña Ana Roosevelt Taos Socorro Hidalgo Unemployment Rate2 Luna Mora McKinley Taos Guadalupe Torrance Rio Arriba Sandoval Valencia Doña Ana Describe the area to be served by the Offeror. The production plan should be broken down by county and by month. Points will be awarded for agencies that serve multiple counties: 13. 4+ counties = 10 3 counties = 7 2 counties = 5 Proof of Coordination and Collaboration with other targeted homeless services (Include copy of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s), letters 10 14. 10 1 Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5 year estimates 2013. Table S1701: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months. Table prepared by: Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of New Mexico. 2 Source: Poverty by County ACS_13_5YR_S1701Table prepared by: Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of New Mexico. 39 | P a g e of coordination/agreements, contracts. Etc. 40 | P a g e Category ‐ Community Need Maximum Points 12. Community need is based on the data below which indicates counties where there are high rates of persons living in poverty and a high percentage of persons in poverty and experiencing unemployment. Points will be based on the county the Offeror proposes to serve and how many categories the county falls in to in the table below. One Category = 10; Two Categories = 20 Percent Persons in Poverty1 McKinley Luna San Miguel Torrance Cibola Doña Ana Roosevelt Taos Socorro Hidalgo Unemployment Rate2 Luna 20 Mora McKinley Taos Guadalupe Torrance Rio Arriba Sandoval Valencia Doña Ana 13. Describe the area to be served by the Offeror. The production plan should be broken down by county and by month. Points will be awarded for agencies that serve multiple counties: 4+ counties = 10 3 counties = 7 2 counties = 5 10 1 Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5 year estimates 2013. Table S1701: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months. Table prepared by: Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of New Mexico. 2 Source: Poverty by County ACS_13_5YR_S1701Table prepared by: Bureau of Business and Economic Research, University of New Mexico. 41 | P a g e 14. Proof of coordination and collaboration with other targeted homeless services (Include copy of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s), letters of coordination/agreements, contracts, etc. 10 Total Maximum Points Community Need 40 Total Maximum Points Community Need 40 TOTAL SCORE 100 SECTION 4 PROGRAM STANDARDS 4.1 GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSBENEFICIARY ELIGIBILITY 1. Funds may not be used to replace lost federal funding. 2. ESG/SstateRAP Ffunds may not be used except as allowed by the ESG regulations at 24 CFR 576, as amended by the HEARTH Act. 3. The focus of the Rental Assistance ProgramRAP is to house individuals and families living on the streets or in emergency shelters and to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless. 4. 42 | P a g e 5.4. Documentation of Hhomelessness. Service Providers will be required to verify and certify the status of eligible beneficiaries as meeting the definition of homelessness, as described in the Bbeneficiary Eeligibility Ssection below. 6. 5. Income Vverification. Service Pproviders are required to verify and certify the income of eligible beneficiaries through source documentation in accordance with HUD’s Part 5 definition of income, or other definitions as directed by the MFAMFA. Adjusted income and rent calculations will be conducted in accordance with 24 CFR 5.609; MFA provides a form to calculate adjusted income, tenant rental payments and rent subsidy. 7. 6. Housing Qquality Sstandards (HQS). Any building in which ESG RAP Sshort and Mmedium term rental assistance‐ funded housing is provided for eligible beneficiaries must meet the HQS for structure, access, space and security, interior air quality, water supply, sanitary facilities, thermal environment, illumination and electricity, food preparation and refuse disposal and fire safety, more fully described at 24 CFR 982.401. 8. 7. HMIS. Service pProviders are required to use HMIS to enter data for all clients served by ESG funding. 9. 8. Rental Aassistance Aagreement and lLease Sstandards. 10.a. The rental assistance agreement must set forth the terms under which rental assistance will be provided. a.b. The rental assistance agreement must contain the same payment due date, grace period, and late payment penalty requirements as the program participant’s lease. b.c. The recipient (RAP agency) or sub recipient (client) must make timely payments to owners in accordance with the rental assistance agreement. c.d. The recipient or sub recipient is solely responsible for paying (with non‐ESG funds) late payment penalties that it incurs. d.e. Each participant receiving rental assistance must have a legally binding, written lease (between the owner/landlord and participant) for the rental unit, unless the assistance is solely for rental arrears. e.f. Project‐based rental assistance leases must have an initial term of one year. f. 9. Rent Sstandard. The rent standard will be the current fair market rent as published annually by HUD, or the HUD‐approved local housing authority payment standard. 11. 43 | P a g e 10. Utility Aallowances. Utility allowance schedules must be obtained from the local public housing authority on an annual basis for each county in the service area in order to determine the portion of the subsidy for utilities. 12. 13.11. Lead‐Bbased Ppaint. Service Providers must adhere to the requirements of 24 CFR 35 as it pertains to the notification, identification and control of hazards associated with lead‐based paint in units assisted with ESG funds. 14. 15.12. Case Mmanagement. Service Providers are required to provide case management and document a housing stability plan with eligible beneficiaries. 16.a. Participants of ESG Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services must meet with a case manager at least once a month for the duration of assistance, except where funded under Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) or Family Violence Prevention and Services Act ( FVSPSA) prohibits the recipient or subrecipent from making shelter or housing conditional upon the receipt of services. Monthly case management should address the following items: i. Assist the program participant in long‐term housing stability ii. Develop a plan to assist program participants to retain permanent housing after ESG ends. b. Participants of ESG Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services must be assisted, as needed, in obtaining appropriate supportive services (such as medical or mental health treatment or services essential for independent living) and/or mainstream benefits such as Medicaid, SSI or TANF. c. Agencies may not require persons with disabilities to participate in medical or disability related services as part of a self‐sufficiency program; family’s failure to continue participation in self‐sufficiency program would not be permitted as a basis for terminating assistance, but renewal of assistance is permitted to be conditioned on participation. d. Tenant’s failure to follow a transitional housing services plan is permissible basis for terminating tenancy or refusing to renew a lease. ESG program participants must be re‐ evaluated not less than every three (3) months for persons receiving Homeless Prevention assistance and not less than annually for receiving Rapid Re‐Housing assistance. Re‐evaluation must establish that: i. The program participant does not have an annual income that exceeds 30 percent of median family income for the area, as determined by HUD; and 44 | P a g e ii. The program participant lacks sufficient resources and support networks necessary to retain housing without ESG assistance. e. Program participants receiving ESG Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re‐Housing assistance tomust notify the service provider regarding changes in the program participant’s income or other circumstances (household composition, etc.) that affect the program participant’s eligibility and the amount and types of assistance the program participant needs. 13. Referrals. Service Pproviders are required to collaborate and accept referrals from local service providers, including local shelters. 4.2 SUBCONTRACTORS A subcontractor may be proposed by the Offeror if the Offeror is acting in the sole capacity of fiscal agent. Any use of subcontractors to deliver specific services must be clearly explained in the proposal and the method of selection must be noted. The Offeror will be wholly responsible for the entire performance, whether or not subcontractors are used. MFA must provide prior approval in writing of any subcontractors. MFA reserves the right to disapprove any subcontractor or any Offeror proposing a subcontractor. 4.32 MATCHING REQUIREMENTS Each Offeror is required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to their approved ESG funding amounts for eligible program activities. Eligible M match Ssources are: Cash. Cash expended for allowable costs, as defined in 2 CFR Part 200.306 and 2 CFR Subpart E Noncash contributions. The value or fair rental value of any donated material or building; The value of any lease on a building; Any salary paid to staff to carry out the program of the recipient; 45 | P a g e The value of the time and services contributed by volunteers to carry out the program of the recipient. ; and The value of the time and services contributed by volunteers to carry out the program of the recipient. Organizations that already have employees performing these activities may use their own rate of pay. If you do not have employees in a similar position you may use the amount that would be paid for the activity in your location.The value of the time and services contributed by volunteers to carry out the program of the recipient at a current rate of $5 per hour. Note: Volunteers providing professional services such as medical or legal services are valued at the reasonable and customary rate in the community. 4.4 RECORDS AND RECORDKEEPING Awardees must keep the records for seven years after contract expiration. Records will include financial documentation and documentation on beneficiary eligibility, demographics, services provided and exit status. Participation in HMIS is required by all service providers under this RFP. Failure to report required data may disqualify service providers from participating in the program. 4.3 SUBCONTRACTORS USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS MUST BE CLEARLY EXPLAINED IN THE PROPOSAL AND THE METHOD OF SELECTION MUST BE NOTED. THE OFFEROR WILL BE WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENTIRE PERFORMANCE, WHETHER OR NOT SUBCONTRACTORS ARE USED. MFA MUST PROVIDE PRIOR APPROVAL IN WRITING OF ANY SUBCONTRACTORS. SECTION 5 46 | P a g e ADDITIONAL RFP STANDARDS 5.1 PROTEST Any Offeror who is aggrieved in connection with this RFP or the notification of preliminary selection to this RFP may protest to the MFAMFA. A protest must be based on an allegation of a failure to adhere to the evaluation process as designated in the RFP, including the MFAMFA’s Evaluation of Proposals. The protest must be written and addressed to: Shannon Tilseth, Administrative Assistant New Mexico Mortgage Finance AuthorityMortgage Finance Authority Attn: Community Development Administrative Assistance Michelle Marquez 344 Fourth 4th Street., SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 The protest must be delivered to the MFAMFA within seven five (5) business 7) calendar days after the preliminary notice of award. Upon the timely filing of a protest, notice of the protest will be given to all Offeror’sthe Administrative Assistant shall give notice of the protest to all Offerors who appear to have a substantial and reasonable prospect of being affected by the outcome of the protest. The Offerors receiving notice may file responses to the protest within five seven (57) business calendar days of notice of protest. The protest process shall consist of review of all documentation and any testimony provided in support of the protest by the MFA Board of Director’s Contracted Services Committee of MFA’s Board of Directors, which shall thereafter make a recommendation to the full MFA Board of Directors regarding the disposition of the protest. The MFA Board of Directors shall make a final determination regarding the disposition of the protest. Offerors or their representatives shall not communicate with MFA Board of Directors or staff members regarding any proposal under consideration, except when specifically permitted to present testimony to the committee of the MFA Board of Directors. A proposal will be deemed ineligible if the Offeror or any person or entity acting on behalf of Offeror attempts to influence members of the MFA Board of Directors or staff during any portion of the RFP review process or does not follow the prescribed Aapplication and pProtest process. 5.2 RFP REVISIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS 47 | P a g e Should revisions or additional information be necessary to clarify any provision of this RFP, the revision or additional information will be provided to all Offerors via the MFAMFA’s website. 48 | P a g e 5.3 INCURRED EXPENSES The MFAMFA shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by an Offeror in responding to this RFP. All costs incurred by Offerors in the preparation, transmittal or presentation of any proposal or material submitted in response to this RFP will be borne solely by the Offeror. 5.4 CANCELLATION OF REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS OR REJECTION OF PROPOSALS The MFAMFA may cancel this RFP at any time for any reason and may reject any or all proposals which are not responsive. In addition, Offeror may also cancel their proposal at any time during the RFP application process. 5.6 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS RESPONSES WILL BE EVALUATED BY AN INTERNAL REVIEW COMMITTEE OF MFA STAFF USING THE EVALUATION CRITERIA. AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY MFA MANAGEMENT AND BY AN MFA BOARD COMMITTEE. FINAL SELECTION WILL BE MADE BY THE MFAMFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 5.57 AWARD NOTICE MFA shall provide written notice of the award to all Offerors within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the award. The award shall be contingent upon successful negotiations of a final contract between MFA and the Offeror whose proposal is accepted by MFA. 49 | P a g e 5.86 PROPOSAL CONFIDENTIALITY Except in response to inquiries as part of the evaluation process until the award is made and notice given to all Offerors, no employee, agent, or representative of an Offeror shall make available or discuss its proposal with any officer, member, employee, agent, or representative of the MFAMFA. Until the award is made and notice given to all Offerors, the MFAMFA will not disclose or discuss the contents of any proposal with an Offeror or potential Offeror. 5.97 RESPONSIBILITY OF OFFERORS If an Offeror who otherwise would have been awarded a contract is found not to be a responsible Offeror, a determination setting forth the basis of the finding shall be prepared and the Offeror shall be disqualified from receiving the award. A Responsible Offeror means an Offeror who submits a proposal that conforms in all material respects to the requirements of this RFP and who has furnished, when required, information and data to prove that the Offeror’s financial resources, production or service facilities, personnel, service reputation and experience are adequate to make satisfactory delivery of the services described in this RFP. The unreasonable failure of an Offeror to promptly supply information in connection with an inquiry with respect to responsibility is grounds for a determination that the Offeror is not a Responsible Offeror. 5.108 CODE OF CONDUCT No Bboard member or employee of the MFAMFA shall have any direct or indirect interest in any contract with the Offeror nor shall any contract exist between Offeror or its affiliate with Board or staff that would give rise to any claim of conflict of interest. Any violation of this provision will render void any contract between MFA and the Offeror for which MFA determines that a conflict of interest exists as herein described, unless that contract is approved by the Board of Directors after full disclosure. Offeror shall provide a statement disclosing any political contribution or gift valued in excess of $2,500 (singularly or in the aggregate) made by Offeror or on Offeror’s behalf to any elected official of the Sstate of New Mexico currently serving or who has served on the MFAMFA Board of Directors in the last three (3) years. 50 | P a g e Offeror shall warrant that it has no interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required under this contract entered into with MFA pursuant to this NOFA [or RFP]. Offeror shall at all times conduct itself in a manner consistent with the MFAMFA Code of Conduct and MFA’s Anti‐Harassment Policy. A copy of the MFAMFA Code of Conduct and of MFA’s Anti‐ Harassment Policy is posted on the MFAMFA web site for review at http:\\www.housingnm.org/rfp. Upon request by the MFAMFA, Offeror shall disclose information the MFAMFA may reasonably request relating to conflict or potential conflicts of interest. 5.119 OTHER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS Offerors must comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes, statutes, laws and regulations which include but are not limited to: 24 CFR 84.21 2 CFR 200.300‐200.309 "Standards for Financial and Program Management Systems." Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC 2000d et seq. and 24 CFR Part 1). Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601 et seq.). Equal Opportunity in Housing (Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12892 and 24 CFR Part 107). Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC 6101 et seq.). Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 et seq.). Equal Employment Opportunity, Executive Order 11246, as amended, (24 CFR Part 570, Subpart J). Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (29 USC 201 et seqChapter 8.). Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, as amended (40 USC 3701 et seq.). Davis Bacon and Related Acts (40 USC 3141‐3148). Anti‐Kickback Act of 1986 (41 USC §51‐58Chapter 87). Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 USC 1701u). Minority/Women’s Business Enterprises, Executive Orders 11625, 12432 and 12138. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC 794). Lead Based Paint Poisoning Act (42 U.S.C. § 4822 and 24 CFR Part 35). 24 CFR 570.307(1),607 (Executive Order 11625). Environmental Reviews (24 CFR Part 92.352). National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, (24 CFR Parts 50 and 58). Property Inspections (Housing Quality Standards of 24 CFR Part 982.401). 51 | P a g e Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended by 42 USC 4601, and the regulations at 49 CFR Part 24, Subpart B. Debarment & Suspension (Executive Order 12549, 51 Fed. Reg. 6370). Affirmative Marketing (24 CFR Part 92.351). Outreach (24 CFR 576.407) The Uniform Administrative & Program Requirements (24 CFR Part 92.357 and Executive Order 12372) as applicable. Participation in HUD Programs by Faith‐Based Organizations (24 CFR Parts 92, 570, 572, 574, 576, 582, 583, and 585).24 CFR 576.406. 2 CFR 200 Subpart E Personally Identifiable Information in (2 CFR 200.303 and 2 CFR 200‐082) ADD PII citation 5.1210 CONFIDENTIAL DATA Offerors may request, in writing, nondisclosure of confidential data. Such data shall accompany the proposal and shall be readily separable from the proposal to facilitate public inspection of non‐ confidential portions of the proposal. After award, all proposals and documents pertaining to the proposals will be open to the public. Confidential data is normally restricted to confidential financial information concerning the Offeror’s organization and data that qualifies as trade secrets under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Section 57‐3A‐1 NMSA 1978 et seq. If a citizen of this state requests disclosure of data for which a request for confidentiality is made, the MFAMFA shall examine the request for confidentiality and make a written determination that specifies which portions of the proposal should be disclosed and will provide the Offeror with written notice of that determination. Unless the Offeror protests within ten (10) calendar days of the notice, the proposal will be so disclosed. 52 | P a g e 53 | P a g e 5.114 MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY ROSTER Board Members Chair – Dennis R. Burt – Burt & Company CPAs, LLC Vice Chair – Angel Reyes – Centinel Bank in Taos Member ‐ John Sanchez – Lieutenant Governor, State of New Mexico Member – Hector Balderas ‐ Attorney General, State of New Mexico Member – Tim Eichenberg ‐ Treasurer, State of New Mexico Member – Steven Smith ‐ President, R.O.G. Enterprises Member ‐ Randy McMillan – President, NAI First Valley Realty, Inc. Management Jay Czar, Executive Director Joseph MontoyaIsidoro Hernandez, Deputy Director of Programs Gina Hickman, Deputy Director of Finance Staff Roster Al Radicioni Frankie Salcido Patty Balderrama Angel Candelaria Gina Bell Rebecca Sanchez Angelina Martinez Jacqueline Boudreaux Rob Jones 54 | P a g e Anita Racicot Jeannette Marquez Rose Baca‐Quesada Barbara Tashkandy Judy Amador Sabrina Su Blanca Vasquez Karen Anderson Sandra Marez Carmela Arellano Kathleen Keeler Sarah Marinelli Carol Salazar Kathy Griego Shannon Tilseth Christina Gerwin Laura Thompson Shawn Rasmussen Cynthia Marquez Laurie Lindendill Sophia Ruser Dan Puccetti Leann Kemp Stacy Huggins Dana Gohr Lisa Romero Stacy Vernon Debbie Davis Loretta Martinez Susan Biernacki Desarey Maldonado Marjorie Martin Suzette Chavez Dolores Deer Michael Scott Teresa Chiarolanza Doris Clark Monica Abeita Teri Baca Eric Schmeider Natalie Michelback Theresa Garcia Eunice Duran Nicole Sanchez Troy Cucchiara Felicia c’de Vaca Pat Rogers Yvonne Reed Francina Martinez Patrick Ortiz Yvonne Segovia 55 | P a g e Al Radicioni Gina Bell Pat Rogers Alma Brown Izzy Hernandez Patrick Ortiz Angel Candelaria Jacqueline Boudreaux Patty Balderrama Anita Racicot Jeannette Marquez Rebecca Sanchez Barbara Tashkandy Judy Amador Rob Jones Blanca Vasquez Karen Anderson Roderick Stokes Carmela Arellano Kathleen Keeler Rose Baca‐Quesada Carol Salazar Kathy Griego Sandra Marez Christina Gerwin Laura Thompson Shannon Tilseth Cynthia Marquez Laurie Lindendill Shawn Rasmussen Dan Foster Leann Kemp Stacy Huggins Dan Puccetti Lisa Romero Stacy Vernon Dana Gohr Loretta Martinez Suzette Chavez Debbie Davis Maggie Raznick Teresa Chiarolanza Desarey Maldonado Marjorie Martin Teri Baca 56 | P a g e Doris Clark Mercy Castillo Theresa Garcia Eric Schmeider Michael Scott Troy Cucchiara Eunice Duran Monica Abeita Yvonne Reed Felicia c’de Vaca Natalie Michelback Yvonne Segovia Francina Martinez Board Members Chair, Dennis R. Burt – Burt & Company CPAs, LLC Vice Chair, Angel Reyes – Centinel Bank of Taos Member, John Sanchez – Lieutenant Governor, state of New Mexico Member, Hector Balderas – Attorney General, state of New Mexico Member, Tim Eichenberg – Treasurer, state of New Mexico Member, Steven Smith – President, R.O.G. Enterprises Member, Randy McMillan – President, NAI First Valley Realty, Inc. Management Jay Czar, Executive Director Gina Hickman, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration Isidoro Hernandez, Deputy Director of Programs Management Jay Czar, Executive Director Isidoro Hernandez, Deputy Director of Programs Gina Hickman, Deputy Director of Finance Add Leadership (?) Jay, Izzy and Gina Staff Roster Al Radicioni Amy Gutierrez Angel Candelaria 57 | P a g e Francina Martinez Frankie Salcido Gina Bell Patty Balderrama Rebecca Sanchez Rob Jones Angelina Martinez Anita Racicot Barbara Tashkandy Blanca Vasquez Carmela Arellano Carol Salazar Christina Gerwin Cynthia Marquez Dan Puccetti Dana Gohr Debbie Davis Desarey Maldonado Dolores Deer Doris Clark Eric Schmeider Erik Nore Eunice Duran Felicia c’de Vaca Al Radicioni Amy Gutierrez Angel Candelaria Anita Racicot Barbara Tashkandy Blanca Vasquez Carmela Arellano Carol Salazar Christina Gerwin Cynthia Marquez Dan Puccetti Dana Gohr Debbie Davis Desarey Maldonado Dolores Deer Doris Clark Eric Schmieder Erik Nore Eunice Duran Felicia C de Vaca Francina Martinez 58 | P a g e Jackie Garrity Robyn Powell Jacqueline Boudreaux Rose Baca‐Quesada Jeannette Marquez Sabrina Su Joseph Navarrete Sandra Marez Judy Amador Sarah Marinelli Kathleen Keeler Shannon Tilseth Kathy Griego Shawn Rasmussen Laura Thompson Sophia Ruser Leann Kemp Stacy Huggins Lisa Romero Stacy Vernon Loretta Martinez Susan Biernacki Marjorie Martin Suzette Chavez Michael Scott Teresa Chiarolanza Michelle Marquez Teri Baca Monica Abeita Theresa Garcia Natalie Michelback Troy Cucchiara Nicole Sanchez Yvonne Reed Pat Rogers Yvonne Segovia Patrick Ortiz Frankie Salcido Gina Bell Jackie Garrity Jacqueline Boudreaux Jay Czar Jeannette Marquez Judy Amador Kathleen Keeler Kathy Griego Laura Thompson Leann Kemp Lisa Romero Loretta Martinez Marjorie Martin Michael Scott Michelle Marquez Monica Abeita NataLie Michelback Nicole Sanchez Pat Rogers Patrick Ortiz Patty Balderrama Rebecca Sanchez Robert Jones Rose Baca‐Quesada Sabrina Su Sandra Marez Sarah Marinelli Shannon Tilseth Shawn Rasmussen Sophia Ruser Stacy Huggins Stacy Vernon Susan Biernacki Suzette Chavez Teresa Chiarolanza Teri Baca Theresa Garcia Troy Cucchiara Yvonne Reed Yvonne Segovia 2 | P a g e SECTION 6 APPLICATION FOR 2015‐20162016‐2017 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMPROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM Agency Name RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROPOSAL For Program years 2016‐2020187 Agency Name A. Submission Checklist By initialing on this list, you are certifying that you have enclosed the following items as defined in this RFP. Items should be attached in the order listed. Turn in 1 original and 3 copies of the applicatonapplication package will all items below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Allowable Deficiency Correction items Initial Item Required Section (§) Turn in an original and 3 copies of application package with all items below MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRMENTS (Allowable Deficiency Correction items) Initial Item Required Section (§) ______ Non‐profits only: Proof of 501(c)(3) 3 | P a g e §2.1(1) ______ Non‐profits only: Proof of current registration with the New Mexico Attorney General for tax year 2014 2015 from https://secure.nmag.gov/coros/ , page 1 of the “NM Charitable Organization Registration Statement” §2.1(2) ______ Non‐profits only: Letter of Support from the unit of local government dated within 180 days, from city, town, village or tribe; if unincorporated, county §2.1(3) ______ All: FY2014 FY2015 (fiscal year ending on or after 3/31/20142015) or §2.1(4) FY 2015 2016 Agency Independent Audit or audited financial statements, including all correspondence referenced & management response. (Turn in only 1 copy of the audit) ______ All: Proof of good standing (dated within 30 days of application date §2.1(78) from https:/www5.hud.gov/ecpcis/main/ECPCIS_List.jspand sam.gov printout) ______ Offeror must provide proof of Good Standing §2.1(9); ______ All: Offeror cCertifications signed by authorized official §2.1(109); §7 ______ All: Disclosure Sstatements §2.1(121) ______ New Aagencies only: Statement of Eexperience of Eexecutive Ddirector §2.1(152) ______ New aAgencies only: Statement of Eexperience of fFiscal mManager §2.1(1512) ______ New aAgencies only: Statement of eExperience Oother Kkey Sstaff §2.1(1153) ______ New Aagencies only: Statement of Eexperience of Pprogram §2.1(153) 4 | P a g e Mmanager and rResumes of pProgram sStaff ______ New aAgencies only: Agency Mmission sStatement §2.1(134) ______ New aAgencies only: Executive sSummary §2.1(15) ______ Table that demonstrates the agencies administrative and financial management capacity §2.1(18) ______ Evidence of coordination with other targeted homeless services §2.1(16) ______ All: Bylaws or Bboard resolution pertaining to fiscal oversight committee §2.1(1617) ______ All: Checks and Bbalances ‐ Fiscal policies on internal control and segregation of duties §2.1(1817) ______ Proof of attendance at the RFP Training §2.1(20) EVALUATION CRITERIA ______ All: Completed Application Form §6 ADDITIONAL ITEMS ______ All: Non‐ MFA Ffederal, Statestate, Llocal or Ttribal mMonitoring letters §2.12(21) 5 | P a g e Date of Application: General Information A. Agency Name Entity Type Non‐Pprofit Federal Tax ID Number Contact Person Telephone Number E‐Mail Address Mailing Address City 6 | P a g e Local Government Title Eext. Fax Number NM Zip Offeror ProposalApplication Information 1. Expenditure benchmarks, at the time of proposal submission, from 20142015‐2015 2016 PY Contract awards must be as follows: 1. Benchmarks thru February 10, 2014 2016 Report Month of Last Submittal approved by MFA YTD Expenditures % of Expenditures MFA % of Agency Score MFA Score 2. Performance – History of Rental Assistance 2.a. Current sub‐grantees: complete the following table on current program performance, July 1, 2014 2015 – February 10, 20152016: a. County(s) Served ESG RAP Scope of Work Amount Amount Expended* Number of Households $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 7 | P a g e $ $ Total Number of Counties Total Scope of Work $ Total Expended $ Total Households: *Amount Eexpended and invoice was received at MFA by application due date. # of Counties In Original Scope of Work for PY 20142015‐20152016 Number of Counties Actually Served b. For New Agencies; ‐ Describe agency experience with Supportive Housing Program (SHP) leasing, Shelter Plus Care (S+C) leasing, Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re‐Housing Program (HPRP), Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, Linkages Housing Vouchers, or other housing program following the Section 8 rent calculation formula. Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience. b. County/ pProject lLocation Name of pProgram Funding sSource Amount aAwarded Status of Pprogram Completed on tTime? Number of households served Contracting Aagency ‐ Ccontact Name and email address YES or NO 8 | P a g e 9 | P a g e 3. Organizational Experience and Capacity 4. Agency & Management Experience Years of Experience a. Agency as a RAP Pprovider a. b. Executive Director b. c. Program MmManager c. d. FinancialFiscalscal MmManager d. e. Certifications HQS, LBP, iIncome Ccalculations e. Staff Responsibilities f. Please fill in the below table with the staff (or board) titles and names who will be performing the tasks listed. Intake Pprocedure and Pprogram Ttasks Staff Ttitle(s) & Nname(s) Years eExperience directly related to RAP Outreach to Ccommunity Intake (receive applications) 10 | P a g e Verify iIncome Review Aapplication Verify rRent Rreasonableness and pPayment sStandard Calculate Rrent, including uUtility Aallowance Perform HQS Iinspection Review lLease and Llease Aaddendum Request pPayments Issue cChecks Sign cChecks Administrative Ttasks Obtain cCurrent Ppayment Sstandard and uUtility Aallowance from PHA Prepare mMonthly Uunit sSetup Rreport Prepare mMonthly Iinvoice Track eExpenditures Create & Uupdate Ppolicies and 11 | P a g e Pprocedures Financial Information: Total agency annual budget: g. ii. iii. i. End date of last fiscal year audited (FY2014 (fiscal year ending on or after 3/31/2014) 15 or FY 20152016) : ii. If auditor’s opinion was qualified, how is your agency addressing this? If opinion was unqualified, write “Unqualified Unmodified opinion”. Do not write “see audit”. iv.iii. v. Provide a summary of audit findings, material weaknesses and/or significant deficiencies, if any, and your actions in response to the findings. If none, write “None”. Do not write “see audit.”. iv. vii.v. Provide a copy of the Mmanagement letter and audit findings, if any and Management Response Letter to the findings. vi. What other Ffederal, Statestate, local and/or Ttribal funds does the agency receive? For each source listed, attach a copy of the most recent monitoring letter. viii. 3. Community Need 5. a. Ability to sServe Pproposed Ccounties 12 | P a g e a.vi. Does your agency have application sites in all counties proposed?Does your agency have application sites in all counties proposed? If no, please explain where and how applicants will pick up and turn in applications. b. Does your agency currently conduct HQS inspections in all counties proposed? b. If no, explain how your agency will complete HQS inspections in a timely fashion prior to providing RAP assistance. c. Describe how your agency achieves performance measure for housing placements into transition or permanent housing. Describe how your agency demonstrates that its services are coordinated with other community service providers and can accommodate the needs of the target population. 13 | P a g e c. Proposed Scope of Work d. Complete the following table on program proposed: County ESG RAP FundingAmount Requested Number of Average per Deposits Rent If Rent, # of Households Household (Y / N) (Y / N) Months $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL Total $ Total Total $ 14 | P a g e 15 | P a g e SECTION 7 CERTIFICATIONS (“Offeror”) is submitting a proposal to the Mortgage Finance Authority (“MFA”) to be a sub‐grantee under the Rental Assistance Program. Offeror certifies that: It will abide by all applicable Federal and Statestate of New Mexico laws and all applicable statutory, regulatory, and judicially created rules and guidelines. It understands that MFA will monitor its performance and compliance. It is in good standing with all its funding sources. It complies with Equal Employment Law and complies fully with all government regulations regarding nondiscriminatory employment practices. It understands and represents that any contract it enters into with MFA will be binding in all respects. It has a current registration with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Organizations, if applicable. ADD PII language This proposal shall be valid until contract award or 90 calendar days from the proposal due date, whichever is longer. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSAL IS TRUE AND CORRECT, AND THAT I HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE OFFEROR TO THE ASSURANCES, AS WITNESSED BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW. 16 | P a g e Signature of Authorized Official on behalf of Offeror Date Printed Name Title 17 | P a g e Tab 10 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 housingnm.org MEMORANDUM TO: MFA Board of Directors Through: Contract Services Committee – March 8, 2016 Through: Policy Committee – February 8, 2016 FROM: Nicole Sanchez, Program Manager DATE: March 16, 2016 SUBJECT: Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Renewal Awards for program year 2016-2017 Recommendation: MFA staff recommends exercising the renewal option for the HOPWA contracts for New Mexico AIDS Services (NMAS) and Southwest CARE Center (SCC) for program year 20162017. If approved, NMAS would be awarded $387,780.16and SCC would be awarded $219,594.07 for the Balance of State award. MFA would earn $18,784.77 in administration fees. Details on the proposed awards for Balance of State by service area are outlined in Exhibit A. The tables below identify the HUD award, MFA’s admin and the amount available to award under the two formula allocations. The awards are based on the 2016 HUD Formula Allocation from HUD. HOPWA Balance of State RFP Awards 2016-2017 Balance of State HOPWA Award MFA Admin (3%) Amount Available to Award Award to NMAS Award SCC $290,238.00 $8,707.14 $281,530.86 $61,936.79 $219,594.07 HOPWA City of Albuquerque RFP Awards 2016-2017 Award MFA Admin (3%) Available to Grantee Award to NMAS NMAS Admin NMAS Program Amount $335,921.00 $ 10,077.63 $325,843.37 $325,843.37 $22,809.00 $303,034.37 Total HOPWA Awards by Agency New Mexico AIDS Services (NMAS) TOTAL NMAS Award $325,843.37 City of Albuquerque $61,936.79 Balance of State $387,780.16 Total Southwest CARE Center Award (SCC) $219,594.07 Balance of State Background: MFA administers the HOPWA Program for the City of Albuquerque and Balance of State. MFA issued an RFP to award HOPWA funds for program year 2014-2015. New Mexico AIDS Services and Southwest CARE Center received awards. The RFP and performance agreements include an option to extend the agreement at the discretion of MFA’s Board of Directors for a maximum of two (2) additional one (1) year periods under the same terms and conditions. Program year 2016-2017 is the second and final year eligible for a contract renewal under the 2014-2015 RFP. The determination to extend the agreement shall be contingent upon funding availability; Service Provider’s performance, including its statewide performance of HOPWA activities; and such other factors as the MFA may, in its discretion, deem relevant. The decision to renew the agreement is based on an annual evaluation MFA conducts of the service provider’s performance under the agreement. The evaluation examined the following factors for each service provider: 1. Adherence to performance as outlined in the performance contract for program year 2015-16. 2. Timely expenditure of funds and billing for expenditures, as outlined in the performance contract for program year 2015-16. 3. Regular annual financial audits with no unresolved findings. 4. Good standing in the HOPWA Program, as determined by not having any unresolved material findings from MFA monitoring. 5. Funding availability from HUD. 2 6. Resumes for the executive director, financial manager, program manager and other key staff, to demonstrate the administrative and financial management capacity necessary. 7. Provide most recent monitoring letter(s) from major funders. 8. Sign an Offerors’ Certification. New Mexico AIDS Services and Southwest CARE Center meet the renewal criteria. Discussion: HOPWA service providers, New Mexico AIDS Services and Southwest CARE Center have successfully provided HOPWA housing assistance since 1997. There are few service providers in the state that qualify to provide HOPWA housing assistance. MFA staff does not anticipate other agencies expressing interest in HOPWA funding for program year 2016-2017. Both service providers meet performance and expenditure benchmarks. An approval to move forward with contract renewals would greatly improve the efficacy of the HOPWA award process. The same agencies apply each year and are typically awarded the same service areas, with a few exceptions. Summary: MFA recommends renewing the contracts for New Mexico AIDS Services and Southwest CARE Center for the HOPWA program to provide rental assistance and supportive services to persons and their families with HIV/AIDS. If approved, NMAS would be awarded $387,780.16 and SCC would be awarded $219,594.07 for the Balance of State award. MFA would earn $18,784.77 in administration fees. The service area awards for the HOPWA Balance of State Allocation are outlined in Exhibit A. 3 Exhibit A HOPWA Balance of State Award Recommendations for 2016-2017 HOPWA Balance of State Award Balance of State HOPWA Award MFA Admin (3%) Available to Award Sub-Grantees $ 290,238.00 $ 8,707.14 $ 281,530.86 Balance of State Award Determination The proposed HOPWA awards for the Balance of State are based on the Percentage of Persons with HIV/AIDS that are Below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) by New Mexico region (excluding Bernalillo County). Reference: State of New Mexico Department of Health. Northwest (Area I) Northeast (Area II) Southwest (Area III) Southeast (Area IV) TOTAL Persons with HIV/AIDS below FPL 126 22% 214 44% 106 22% 65 12% 511 100% $ $ $ $ $ Awards Based On Need 61,936.79 123,873.58 61,936.79 33,783.70 281,530.86 Service Provider NMAS SCC SCC SCC $ $ $ $ Program Amount 57,601.79 115,202.58 57,601.79 31,419.70 $ $ $ $ Admin Total BOS Award Amount by Agency 4,335.00 $ 61,936.79 8,671.00 4,335.00 2,364.00 $ 219,594.07 HOPWA City of Albuquerque Award Award $ 335,921.00 Total Awards by Agency MFA Admin (3%) Available to Award Sub-Grantees $ 10,077.63 $ 325,843.37 NMAS Award to NMAS NMAS Admin NMAS Program Amount $ 325,843.37 $ 22,809.00 $ 303,034.37 Total NMAS $ 325,843.37 City of Albuquerque $ 61,936.79 Balance of State $ 387,780.16 Total SCC $ 219,594.07 Balance of State 2/29/16 Tab 11 2016 GOVERNOR’S INNOVATIONS IN HOUSING RENTAL AWARD SUMMARY Project Name & Address Proposed Award Summary Borrower Management Developer Project Type & Size Eunice 16 Workforce Housing rd NW Corner of Ave. M & 23 St, Eunice, NM 88231 – Lea County Amount $696,000 (increased from $348,000 previously approved in November 2014) This grant will be used to develop 16 units of rental housing in Eunice, NM, with the pro-rata portion of the units (i.e. five, increased from three in November 2014 approval) designated for educational, safety, and health care workers, as well as active members of the armed forces. Eastern Regional Housing Authority (ERHA) The J.L. Gray Company, formed in 1985, manages over 100 market-rate and subsidized apartment communities in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Texas. J.L. Gray was approved as the management company for this project in November 2014. Eastern Regional Housing Authority (ERHA) in Roswell is one of three statewide regional housing authorities over which MFA has oversight as required by the NM legislature. Its purpose is to provide housing in 12 eastern NM counties, and it consolidates small local housing authorities when feasible to concentrate expertise in managing HUD programs such as Section 8 vouchers. It owns and manages 256 rental units in Roswell, Capitan, Carrizozo, Hagerman and Hobbs. The Executive Director, Chris Herbert, has headed the agency since June 2006 and is assisted by a staff of 23. FYE 6/30/15 audited financials show total assets of $4.9 million, total liabilities of $3.2 million, and equity of $1.5 million. ERHA was approved as the developer for this project in November 2014. New construction of 16 rental units: six for 60% AMI families (unchanged from prior approval), as required by the Housing Trust Fund loan, and ten for 120% AMI families (unchanged from prior approval), as required by Lea County’s grant. Of the 120% AMI units, five (increased from three in prior approval) will be earmarked for teachers, safety workers, health care workers, and active members of the armed forces, as required by the Governor’s Innovations in Housing (GIH) grant. Development Costs Total Project Per Unit % of TDC 48,000 3,000 2% 1,305,151 81,572 50% Site Work 217,675 13,605 General Conditions ($162K) & Overhead ($30K) 191,995 12,000 7% 88,585 5,537 3% 124,720 7,795 5% 97,925 1,928,126 175,995 129,124 73,666 141,164 2,594,000 2,472,334 6,120 120,508 11,000 8,070 4,604 8,823 162,125 154,521 4% 74% 7% 5% 3% 5% 100% 95% Acquisition (Land) Vertical Construction Costs (Bldgs and Structures) 0% (11,954 gross bldg. sq. ft = $109 per sq. ft.) Contractor Profit Gross Receipts Tax Contingency (6.4% of Vertical Construction Costs + Site Work) Total Construction Costs Professional Svcs/Fees (Arch. $100K, Eng. $48K, Legal $20K, Permits $7K) Financing Costs ($104K) & Soft Costs ($25K, incl. $8K contingency) Reserves (Lease-up $18K, Operating Expenses/Debt Service $56K) Developer Fee Total Development Costs (TDC) TDC minus land & reserves 191,211 2015 LIHTC avg. TDC per unit (not incl. land & reserves) Construction and Permanent Sources MFA Housing Trust Fund loan - 1st lien Governor's Innovations in Housing grant Lea County grant City of Eunice land donation Total Sources Project Description 8% Total Award Per Unit % of TDC 850,000 53,125 33% 696,000 43,500 27% 1,000,000 62,500 39% 48,000 3,000 2% 2,594,000 162,125 100% This project, consisting of 16 units in Eunice, NM, was approved in November 2014 for a $348,000 Governor’s Innovations in Housing (GIH) grant, as well as a $650,000 Housing Trust Fund (HTF) loan. The project’s original construction budget of approximately $1.42 million was validated by a professional estimator. However, when the developer solicited bids for the 2016 Governor’s Innovations in Housing Award – Eunice 16 Page 1 of 3 Affordability Repayment and Disbursement Special Conditions MFA Commitments Pending Approval construction contract in September/October 2015, only one bid was submitted. That bid, at over $2.27 million, was far higher than projected. The developer was able to arrive at a price of $1.94 million through negotiation but ultimately decided to re-bid the project in the hope of attracting a lower bid. The second bidding process, held in December 2015/January 2016, drew three bids; however, the lowest of the three was approximately $2.25 million and was ultimately negotiated down to $1.958 million. Factors likely driving these high costs are as follows: (1) the remote location of the site, thus requiring that subcontractors be imported from other parts of the state and be paid a premium to account for their time, travel, and lodging; (2) the small size of the project, which prevents economies of scale; and (3) the statutory requirement that the developer, as a governmental entity, pay state prevailing wages. In sum, given the higher-than-projected construction costs, the project is requesting additional funds. The project will consist of eight 1-bedroom (635 sq. ft.) and eight 2-bedroom (763 sq. ft.) rental units in Eunice NM. All units will have washers & dryers installed. The six units required by HTF (pro-rata portion of funding) will serve families at 60% AMI. Projected net monthly rents are $575 and $699 respectively for 1- and 2-bedroom units. The remaining ten units will serve families earning up to 120% AMI as required by GIH, with rents projected at $625 & $725 respectively for 1- and 2- bedroom units. An MFA-ordered appraisal by Brooks Pearsall Zantow dated June 2015 showed high demand for rental housing at all income levels. The downturn in oil prices since then has likely caused the market to soften, although city officials maintain that there is still significant demand for affordable housing, and the area’s uranium and potash facilities continue to provide other sources of employment. We have underwritten this project such that the 60% AMI rents are just slightly under the achievable restricted rents suggested in the appraisal, while the 120% AMI rents are $125-175 lower than those suggested in the appraisal. A Phase I environmental site assessment by E.C.I. dated April 2015 found no reason to suspect contamination or adverse conditions. A flood plain analysis by Fierro and Company concluded that the site is not in a flood plain. If approved, the project is expected to close on construction financing no later than mid-April 2016. Five of the sixteen units are to be used for qualifying workforce employees (i.e. condition #2 below) earning no more than 120% of area median income (AMI). The GIH affordability period is 20 years as required by Affordable Housing Act Rules and starts on the date the project is placed in service (i.e. the date of the last certificate of occupancy). Payments: None Disbursement: Multiple disbursements upon evidence of costs incurred, not more frequently than monthly. 1. Lea County and/or the City of Eunice must provide a matching contribution of at least the amount of this award, 2. Qualifying renters must be one of the following: a. Educational worker – an employee of an accredited or state-chartered public or private school, a certified teacher or administrator in an educational agency, or an employee of a post-secondary-level institution; b. Safety worker – an employee of a law enforcement agency or a fire department administered by an agency or subdivision of a state or local government; a sworn law enforcement officer responsible for crime prevention and detection, law enforcement or criminal incarceration; or a sworn member of a fire department involved in the suppression or prevention of, emergency medical response to, hazardous materials response to or other response to terrorism; c. Health care worker – an employee of a certified, accredited, or licensed health care facility, hospital, clinic, or agency responsible for providing or administering health care; or d. Active member of the armed forces – a current member of the United States Armed Forces (active or reserve) 3. Legal documentation must be consistent with the New Mexico Affordable Housing Act and acceptable to MFA legal counsel. 2016 Housing Trust Fund loan - Eunice 16 - $850,000 2016 Governor’s Innovations in Housing Award – Eunice 16 Page 2 of 3 Other MFA Commitments to Other Projects GIH Funds Available Prepared by Reviewed by 2015 Risk Share loan – Roselawn Manor - $1,100,000 2015 HOME loan – Roselawn Manor - $400,000 2015 LIHTC – Roselawn Manor - $1,150,000 2015 Linkages contract - $30,133 Total MFA Exposure: $1,530,133 (excludes LIHTC, grants & loans pending approval) $696,006.69 as of 2/1/16 Sabrina Su, Program Manager Date 3/1/16 Daniel Puccetti, Director of Housing Development 2016 Governor’s Innovations in Housing Award – Eunice 16 Page 3 of 3 Tab 12 2016 NM HOUSING TRUST FUND (HTF) RENTAL AWARD SUMMARY Project Name & Address Proposed Award Summary Borrower Management Developer Project Type & Size Eunice 16 Workforce Housing rd NW Corner of Ave. M & 23 St, Eunice, NM 88231 – Lea County Amount Construction & Permanent Rate 3% per annum loan: $850,000 (increased from $650,000 previously approved in November 2014) Term 31½ years Type Construction: 18 months converting to (increased from 21½ years Permanent Loan: 30 years (i.e. 360 equal monthly P & I payments) previously approved in November 2014) Eastern Regional Housing Authority (ERHA) The J.L. Gray Company, formed in 1985, manages over 100 market-rate and subsidized apartment communities in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Texas. J.L. Gray was approved as the management company for this project in November 2014. Eastern Regional Housing Authority (ERHA) in Roswell is one of three statewide regional housing authorities over which MFA has oversight as required by the NM legislature. Its purpose is to provide housing in 12 eastern NM counties, and it consolidates small local housing authorities when feasible to concentrate expertise in managing HUD programs such as Section 8 vouchers. It owns and manages 256 rental units in Roswell, Capitan, Carrizozo, Hagerman and Hobbs. The Executive Director, Chris Herbert, has headed the agency since June 2006 and is assisted by a staff of 23. FYE 6/30/15 audited financials show total assets of $4.9 million, total liabilities of $3.2 million, and equity of $1.5 million. ERHA was approved as the developer for this project in November 2014. New construction of 16 rental units: six for 60% AMI families (unchanged from prior approval), as required by the Housing Trust Fund loan, and ten for 120% AMI families (unchanged from prior approval), as required by Lea County’s grant. Of the 120% AMI units, five (increased from three in prior approval) will be earmarked for teachers, safety workers, health care workers, and active members of the armed forces, as required by the Governor’s Innovations in Housing (GIH) grant. Development Costs Total Project Per Unit % of TDC 48,000 3,000 2% 1,305,151 81,572 50% Site Work 217,675 13,605 8% General Conditions ($162K) & Overhead ($30K) 191,995 12,000 7% 88,585 5,537 3% 124,720 7,795 97,925 6,120 1,928,126 120,508 175,995 11,000 129,124 8,070 73,666 4,604 141,164 8,823 2,594,000 162,125 5% 4% 74% 7% 5% 3% 5% 100% 2,472,334 154,521 191,211 95% Acquisition (Land) Vertical Construction Costs (Bldgs and Structures) 0% (11,954 gross bldg. sq. ft = $109 per sq. ft.) Contractor Profit Gross Receipts Tax Contingency (6.4% of Vertical Construction Costs + Site Work) Total Construction Costs Professional Svcs/Fees (Arch. $100K, Eng. $48K, Legal $20K, Permits $7K) Financing Costs ($104K) & Soft Costs ($25K, incl. $8K contingency) Reserves (Lease-up $18K, Operating Expenses/Debt Service $56K) Developer Fee Total Development Costs (TDC) TDC minus land and reserves 2015 LIHTC avg. TDC per unit (not incl. land & reserves) Construction and Permanent Sources Total Award Per Unit % of TDC MFA Housing Trust Fund loan - 1st lien Governor's Innovations in Housing grant Lea County grant City of Eunice land donation 850,000 696,000 1,000,000 53,125 43,500 62,500 3,000 33% 27% 39% 2% Total Sources 2,594,000 162,125 100% 2016 HTF Rental Award – Eunice 16 48,000 Page 1 of 3 Project Description Affordability Repayment and Disbursement Special Conditions This project, consisting of 16 units in Eunice, NM, was approved in November 2014 for a $650,000 HTF loan, as well as a $396,000 Governor’s Innovations in Housing (GIH) grant. The project’s construction budget of approximately $1.42 million was validated by a professional estimator. However, when the developer solicited bids for the construction contract in September/October 2015, only one bid was submitted. That bid, at over $2.27 million, was far higher than projected. The developer was able to arrive at a price of $1.94 million through negotiation but ultimately decided to re-bid the project in the hope of attracting a lower bid. The second bidding process, held in December 2015/January 2016, drew three bids; however, the lowest of the three was approximately $2.25 million and was ultimately negotiated down to $1.958 million. Factors likely driving these high costs are as follows: (1) the remote location of the site, thus requiring that subcontractors be imported from other parts of the state and be paid a premium to account for their time, travel, and lodging; (2) the small size of the project, which prevents economies of scale; and (3) the statutory requirement that the developer, as a governmental entity, pay state prevailing wages. In sum, given the higher-than-projected construction costs, the project is requesting additional funds. The project will consist of eight 1-bedroom (635 sq. ft.) and eight 2-bedroom (763 sq. ft.) rental units in Eunice NM. All units will have washers & dryers installed. The six units required by HTF (pro-rata portion of funding) will serve families at 60% AMI. Projected net monthly rents are $575 and $699 respectively for 1- and 2-bedroom units. The remaining ten units will serve families earning up to 120% AMI as required by GIH, with rents projected at $625 & $725 respectively for 1- and 2- bedroom units. An MFA-ordered appraisal by Brooks Pearsall Zantow dated June 2015 showed high demand for rental housing at all income levels. The downturn in oil prices since then has likely caused the market to soften, although city officials maintain that there is still significant demand for affordable housing, and the area’s uranium and potash facilities continue to provide other sources of employment. We have underwritten this project such that the 60% AMI rents are just slightly under the achievable restricted rents suggested in the appraisal, while the 120% AMI rents are $125-175 lower than those suggested in the appraisal. Based on the appraised value of $1,225,000 as a completed, stabilized, market-rate property, the loan-to-value is 69% and therefore below MFA’s minimum of 74%. A Phase I environmental site assessment by E.C.I. dated April 2015 found no reason to suspect contamination or adverse conditions. A flood plain analysis by Fierro and Company concluded that the site is not in a flood plain. If approved, the project is expected to close on construction financing no later than mid-April 2016. The reviewer assigned this HTF application a score of 56 out of 100 points (minimum 50 required). Six units (three 1-bedroom units and three 2-bedroom units) will be affordable to families earning no more than 60% of area median income (AMI) for which a Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) will be filed in Lea County. The HTF affordability period is 20 years as required by Affordable Housing Act Rules plus 10 years for MFA’s extended affordability period (i.e. in concurrence with the loan term) and starts on the date the project is placed in service (i.e. the date of the last certificate of occupancy). Payments: Interest monthly during the construction period not to exceed 18 months. Beginning on th the 19 month, principal & interest payments based on 30-year amortization. Outstanding principal and interest due at the earlier of maturity, refinance or sale of the project. Disbursement: Multiple disbursements upon evidence of costs incurred, not more frequently than monthly. 1. Loan is subject to MFA’s final underwriting for project feasibility only if needed. The loan amount may be reduced if the financing gap is less and/or terms revised (i.e. interest rate & amortization) in line with projected cash flow at closing, 2. Any changes or additions to the following development team members listed in the loan application must be approved by MFA; developer, contractor, management company, consultant or architect, 3. Financing commitments acceptable to MFA prior to funding on all funding sources, st 4. HTF loan to be in 1 lien position, 5. Maximum $15,000 developer fee to be paid prior to completion, 6. MFA to hold an operating reserve equal to six months of projected project expenses and debt service payments (i.e. $55,811) (to be funded at project completion), 7. MFA to hold replacement reserves equal to $300 per unit per year (i.e. $4,800) increasing at 3% annually (to be funded at project completion), 8. No changes to management agent without MFA approval for the life of the loan, 2016 HTF Rental Award – Eunice 16 Page 2 of 3 MFA Commitments Pending Approval Other MFA Commitments to Other Projects HTF Funds Available Prepared by Reviewed by 9. Approval of plans/construction monitoring by a third party acceptable to MFA (i.e. hired by MFA). Costs to be paid by applicant, 10. Other conditions as determined by staff, and 11. Subject to availability of funds. 2016 Governor’s Innovation in Housing grant - Eunice 16 - $696,000 2015 Risk Share loan – Roselawn Manor - $1,100,000 2015 HOME loan – Roselawn Manor - $400,000 2015 LIHTC – Roselawn Manor - $1,150,000 2015 Linkages contract - $30,133 Total MFA Exposure: $1,530,133 (excludes LIHTC, grants & loans pending approval) $4,641,763 as of 2/1/16 Sabrina Su, Program Manager Daniel Puccetti, Director of Housing Development 2016 HTF Rental Award – Eunice 16 Date 3/1/16 Page 3 of 3 Tab 13 Staff Actions Requiring Notice to Board During the Period of February 1 - 29, 2016 Department and Program Project Action Taken Comments Community Development Linkages Program Rental Assistance Reallocation of funds between grantees to serve more clients Approved by PC 2/2/16 Servicing Dept. 12/31/15 Quality Control Review Approval of report issued by REDW. No findings. Approved by Policy Committee 2/2/16 1 G:\Board Reports\Staff Actions\Staff Actions 2016 Tab 14 New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Combined Financial Statements and Schedules January 31, 2016 NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY FINANCIAL REVIEW For the four-month period ended January 31, 2016 NEW ISSUES: Single Family issue: $21.2 mm 2015 Series E Bonds-Refunding Transaction (December) Multi-family issue: None. COMPARATIVE YEAR-TO-DATE FIGURES: 4 months 1/31/16 YTD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 months % Change Forecast Actual to Forecast/Target 1/31/15 YTD Year / Year 1/31/16 YTD Forecast 9/30/16 PRODUCTION Single family issues (new money): Single family loans sold (TBA): Multifamily issues: Payoffs: BALANCE SHEET Avg. earning assets: General Fund Cash and Securities: General Fund SIC FMV Adj.: Total bonds outstanding: $0.0 $84.1 $0.0 $23.7 $0.0 $44.9 $11.0 $28.2 0.0% 87.3% 0.0% -15.8% $0.0 $39.0 $0.0 $25.5 0.0% 115.6% 0.0% -6.9% $39.0 $117.0 $0.0 $76.4 $956.5 $76.2 ($0.23) $713.6 $1,033.4 $78.1 ($0.04) $778.9 -7.4% -2.4% -475.0% -8.4% $959.2 $72.6 $0.00 $755.2 -0.3% 5.0% N/A -5.5% $919.0 $71.9 $0.00 $685.5 INCOME STATEMENT General Fund expenses: General Fund revenues: Combined excess revenue over expenses: Combined net position: Combined return on avg. earning assets: Net TBA profitability: Combined interest margin: $2.6 $5.1 $2.4 $205.3 0.68% 1.46% 0.72% $2.6 $4.8 $3.1 $201.2 0.82% 2.08% 0.54% 0.0% 6.3% -23.2% 2.0% -17.0% -29.8% 33.3% $4.0 $4.9 $1.7 $204.6 0.48% 1.15% 0.63% -35.0% 4.1% 42.5% 0.4% 42.7% 27.0% 14.3% $12.1 $14.7 $4.6 $207.5 0.50% 1.75% 0.63% 23.09% 7.35% 20.03% 6.41% 15% 15% 23.72% 7.43% -3% -1% 23.72% 7.43% MOODY'S BENCHMARKS 16 Net Asset to debt ratio (5-yr avg): 17 Net rev as a % of total rev (5-yr avg): Legend: Positive Impact, Negative Impact, Caution/Known Trend 1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL TRENDS & VARIANCES: None to report. CURRENT YEAR FINANCIAL TRENDS & VARIANCES: ►Still continue to see significant volatility in relation to valuations for interest rate sensitive investments which impact non-operating income. ►Our FY16 estimates anticipate continued improvement in the interest rate environment and economy in general providing higher investment yields and potential for bond issuance for both the single and multifamily programs which will help stabilize the balance sheet. ►Growth in our portfolio of Single family program loans and mortgage backed securities has shown a decrease of (4.7%) since the beginning of the fiscal year. Year-to-date (4 months) decrease in total assets is (1.9%). Growth in assets is estimated to be a (5.7%) decrease this fiscal year as it is still assumed prepayments will exceed new assets as MFA utilizes the secondary market to fund the Single Family Mortgage Program as needed based on market conditions. In this funding execution, MFA does not issue debt to fund the program but instead the mortgage backed securities are sold to investors. ►Credit risk remains stable, primarily in the DPA portfolio. Year-to- date (4 months) MFA has written off 29 DPA loans totaling a little over $161,500. During the course of the year there will continue to be write-offs in this portfolio as it is approximated that there are $1.2 mm of DPA loans with first mortgages in foreclosure. Additionally, staff will be implementing the non-performing loan policy approved in January which will result in approximately $301,000 (59 loans) of DPA loan write-offs. ►Based on Moody’s issuer credit rating scorecard, MFA’s 23.09% net asset ratio (5-year average), which measures balance sheet strength, indicates a strong and growing level of resources for maintaining HFA's creditworthiness under stressful circumstances (> 20%). The net revenue as a percent of total revenue measures performance and profitability and MFA’s 7.35% ratio (5-year average) points to a satisfactory profitability with consistent trends (5%-10% range). 2 MONTHLY FINANCIAL GRAPHS Assets Under Management as of 9/30/2016 ($ in thousands) 3,500,000 3,000,000 Other Grants (1) $2,715,713 $2,633,330 2,500,000 HOME $2,530,234 $2,549,825 $2,536,345 Section 8 Low Income Housing Tax Credit 2,000,000 Trusts (2) 1,500,000 Rental Housing Program General Fund 1,000,000 Single Family Mortgage Program 500,000 0 1,301,724 1,157,046 1,024,233 965,425 947,349 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Book Assets YTD Annualized Payoffs as a Percentage of Single Family Mortgage Portfolio as of 9/30/2016 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% 5.00% 4.00% 3.00% 2.00% 1.00% 0.00% YTD Excess Revenues over Expenses as of 1/31/2016 4,000 3,500 ($ thousands) 3,000 2,000 4.50% 3.50% 3.00% 2.50% 2014-2015 3,090 2015-2016 2,374 4.36% 2.30% 2.00% 1.50% 1.00% 1,500 0.68% 0.50% 1,000 Target 20152016 1,659 500 0.00% Target 2012-2013 10 year Treasury rate Yield Targets 9/30/2016 4.00% 2012-2013 3,587 2013-2014 3,447 2,500 5.00% Payoffs/Portfolio 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 Target 2015-2016 2015 2016 Loans Effective yield 4.45% 4.50% Cash & Investments Effective yield 2.34% 2.35% Rate of Return on Average Earning Assets 0.49% 0.50% (1) Weatherization Assistance Programs; Emergency Shelter Grant; State Homeless; Housing Opportunities for People With Aids; NM State Tax Credit; Governor's Innovations; EnergySaver; Tax Credit Assistance Program; Tax Credit Exchange; Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Section 811 PRA; Homeownership Preservation Program (2) NM Affordable Housing Charitable Trust Fund; Land Title Trust Fund; Housing Trust Fund 2/12/2016 10:01 AM NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY COMBINED STATEMENT OF NET POSITION JANUARY 31, 2016 (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) YTD 1/31/16 YTD 1/31/15 ASSETS: CURRENT ASSETS: CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS RESTRICTED CASH HELD IN ESCROW SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE MORTGAGE PAYMENT CLEARING OTHER CURRENT ASSETS ADMINISTRATIVE FEES RECEIVABLE (PAYABLE) INTER-FUND RECEIVABLE (PAYABLE) TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $28,490 10,705 3,372 (67) 1,940 44,440 $32,560 1,984 3,864 151 1,382 0 39,941 CASH - RESTRICTED LONG-TERM & RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS FNMA, GNMA, & FHLMC SECURITIZED MTG. LOANS MORTGAGE LOANS RECEIVABLE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES FIXED ASSETS, NET OF ACCUM. DEPN OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED, NET OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS INTANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS 35,529 60,138 611,642 195,627 (2,565) 963 467 63 946,303 40,048 59,831 675,451 182,114 (2,431) 1,091 553 81 996,678 DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES REFUNDINGS OF DEBT 1,047 1,205 947,349 997,883 7,988 4,510 10,705 23,202 8,934 5,518 14,452 BONDS PAYABLE, NET OF UNAMORTIZED DISCOUNT MORTGAGE & NOTES PAYABLE ACCRUED ARBITRAGE REBATE OTHER LIABILITIES 713,576 4,930 82 246 778,885 3,000 83 240 TOTAL LIABILITIES 742,037 796,661 NET POSITION: INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS, NET OF RELATED DEBT UNAPPROPRIATED NET POSITION (NOTE 1) APPROPRIATED NET POSITION (NOTE 1) TOTAL NET POSITION 963 63,199 141,151 205,312 (727) 64,054 137,896 201,222 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET POSITION 947,349 997,883 TOTAL ASSETS & DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION: LIABILITIES: CURRENT LIABILITIES: ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES ESCROW DEPOSITS & RESERVES TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2/12/2016 10:01 AM NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED JANUARY, 2016 (THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) YTD 1/31/16 OPERATING REVENUES: INTEREST ON LOANS INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS & SECURITIES LOAN & COMMITMENT FEES ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCOME (EXP) RTC, RISK SHARING & GUARANTY INCOME HOUSING PROGRAM INCOME LOAN SERVICING INCOME OTHER OPERATING INCOME SUBTOTAL OPERATING REVENUES $11,742 942 2,134 44 327 (8) 86 15,266 YTD 1/31/15 $12,598 970 38 1,972 116 451 105 0 16,249 NON-OPERATING REVENUES: ARBITRAGE REBATE INCOME (EXPENSE) GAIN(LOSS) ASSET SALES/DEBT EXTINGUISHMENT OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME GRANT AWARD INCOME SUBTOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUES 5 (489) 9 13,218 12,743 (174) 16 14,912 14,754 TOTAL REVENUES 28,010 31,003 OPERATING EXPENSES: ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES INTEREST EXPENSE AMORTIZATION OF BOND/NOTE PREMIUM(DISCOUNT) PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES MORTGAGE LOAN & BOND INSURANCE TRUSTEE FEES AMORT. OF SERV. RIGHTS & DEPRECIATION AMORTIZATION OF BOND ISSUANCE COSTS BOND COST OF ISSUANCE SUBTOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2,510 10,387 (949) 46 29 45 263 12,330 2,458 11,694 (1,323) 13 30 45 12,918 NON-OPERATING EXPENSES: CAPACITY BUILDING COSTS GRANT AWARD EXPENSE SUBTOTAL NON-OPERATING EXPENSES 111 13,195 13,306 96 14,899 14,996 TOTAL EXPENSES 25,636 27,913 EXCESS REVENUES OVER EXPENSES OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) NET POSITION AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 2,374 - 3,090 - 2,374 202,938 3,090 198,133 NET POSITION AT 1/31/2016 205,312 201,222 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (For Informational Purposes Only) (Thousands of Dollars) (Note 1) MFA Net Position as of January 31, 2016: UNAPPROPRIATED NET POSITION: $+ $ $ 36,443 is held by Bond Program Trustees and is pledged to secure repayment of the Bonds. 26,700 56 is held in Trust for the NM Housing Trust Fund and the NM Land Title Trust Fund. held for New Mexico Affordable Housing Charitable Trust . $ 63,199 Total unappropriated Net Position APPROPRIATED NET POSITION: GENERAL FUND By actions of the Board of Directors on various dates, General Fund net assets have been appropriated as follows: $ 86,580 for use in the Housing Opportunity Fund ($69,468 in loans plus $17,112 unfunded, of which $7,952 is committed). $ 23,632 for future use in Single Family & Multi-Family housing programs. $ 10,811 for loss exposure on Risk Sharing loans. $ 963 $ 9,424 $ 131,410 invested in capital assets, net of related debt. for the future General Fund Operating Budget Y E 9/30/16 ($12,070 total budget less $2,646 expended budget through 01/31/16.) Subtotal - General Fund APPROPRIATED NET POSITION: HOUSING By actions of the Board of Directors on December 7, 1999, Housing assets have been appropriated as follows: $ $ 10,703 for use in the federal and state housing programs administered by MFA. 10,703 Subtotal - Housing Program $ 142,113 Total appropriated Net Position $ 205,312 Total combined Net Position at January 31, 2016 Total combined Net Position, or reserves, at January 31, 2016 was $205.3 million, of which $63.2 million was pledged to the bond programs, Affordable Housing Charitable Trust and fiduciary trusts. $142.1 million of available reserves, with $76.2 million primarily liquid in the General Fund and in the federal and state Housing programs and $65.9 million illiquid in the programs of the General Fund, have been - for use in existing and future programs - for coverage of loss exposure in existing programs, and - for support of operations necessary to carry out the programs. MFA's general plan for bond program reserves as they may become available to MFA over the next 30 years is to use the reserves for future programs, loss exposure coverage, and operations. NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY GENERAL FUND & HOUSING BUDGET VARIANCE REPORT FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED 1/31/16 ONE MONTH YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE PRO RATA UNDER/(OVER) YTD ANNUAL UNDER/(OVER) ANNUAL EXPENDED ANNUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET PERCENTAGE REVENUES OPERATING REVENUES INTEREST INCOME 436,444 1,820,439 2,060,918 240,479 6,182,753 4,362,314 29.44% ADMIN INCOME 855,281 3,026,026 2,481,604 (544,422) 7,444,812 4,418,786 40.65% 266,184 1,557,908 448,521 5,294,986 342,912 4,885,434 (105,609) (409,552) 1,028,737 14,656,302 580,216 9,361,316 43.60% 36.13% 100 233,102 -233001.93% OTHER OPERATING INCOME SUBTOTAL OPERATING REVENUES NON-OPERATING REVENUES TOTAL REVENUES (347,600) (233,002) 33 233,035 1,210,308 5,061,984 4,885,467 (176,517) 14,656,402 9,594,418 34.54% EXPENSES OPERATING EXPENSES COMPENSATION 436,212 1,778,696 2,027,081 248,385 6,081,243 4,302,547 29.25% TRAVEL & PUBLIC INFO 21,634 82,910 142,753 59,843 428,259 345,349 19.36% OFFICE EXPENSES 46,492 226,729 268,476 41,748 805,429 578,700 28.15% 87,929 592,267 378,365 2,466,700 470,174 2,908,484 91,809 441,785 1,410,522 8,725,453 1,032,157 6,258,753 26.82% 28.27% 13,562 110,795 399,625 288,830 1,198,875 1,088,080 9.24% 605,829 2,577,495 3,308,109 730,614 9,924,328 7,346,833 25.97% 1,963 16,815 480,225 463,410 1,440,675 1,423,860 1.17% NON-CASH ITEMS 25,737 51,624 234,897 183,272 704,690 653,066 7.33% TOTAL EXPENSES 633,529 2,645,935 4,023,231 1,377,296 12,069,693 9,423,758 21.92% EXCESS REVENUE OVER EXPENSES 576,779 2,416,049 862,236 1,553,813 2,586,709 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES SUBTOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES NON-OPERATING EXPENSES SUBTOTAL OPERATING & NONOPERATING EXPENSES SERVICING & CAPITAL OUTLAY LESS CAPITALIZED ASSETS TOTAL EXPENSES LESS CAPITALIZED ASSETS 2,416,049 34% (170,660) 106.60% February 10-March 8, 2016 MEDIA COVERAGE Winter NM Bankers Digest MFA Hits a Homerun with New Program Lineup PRESS RELEASES, NEWSLETTERS and LENDER MEMOS 2-8 NM Housing Summit Save-the-Date 2-17 Tribal Update 2-23 Tribal Update 3-1 Lender Memo 16-05 3-3 Community Development RAP and EHAP RFP Training March web training schedule The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Highlights Helping low- and moderate-income New Mexicans become homeowners MFA's pre-close compliance review takes up to three days. Helpful Tips for REALTORS Incomplete files are suspended and must be reviewed again. TOPIC: How long does it take to close an MFA loan? The time it takes to close an MFA loan depends on several factors. The lender is responsible for taking the loan application, gathering documentation, obtaining third-party verifications, underwriting, processing, preparing final documents, closing and funding the loan. Once the loan is underwritten and approved by the lender, they will reserve funds and upload the file to MFA for a pre-close compliance review. The file is checked in at 8:00 AM on the business day following the upload and is now in the queue for review. The initial review can take up to three business days. When the review is complete, the lender is notified that the file is approved or that it has been suspended for conditions. Once the lender has satisfied conditions, they are sent in a single upload to MFA to be cleared. If there are fewer than five conditions, It is advisable for REALTORS to write contracts that allow for a 60-day closing. If you have questions or would like more information, please call an MFA Homeownership Representative at 505.843.6881. then they should be cleared within 24 business hours; if there are five or more, it will take 48 hours. If the lender fails to completely clear conditions, the file will again be suspended. In summary, it typically takes about 60 days for most lenders to close an MFA loan. When all parties have realistic expectations from the onset, delays are minimized and everyone has a pleasant experience! MFA 344 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States Albuquerque, NM 87102 USA http://housingnm.org Copyright © 2016 MFA, All rights reserved. you are petroglyph creative unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences February 17, 2016 Mortgage Ordinance Workshop at Camel Rock Casino, Tesuque Pueblo, July 17, 2013 NM Tribal Homeownership Coalition Meeting Date: Thursday, February 25 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Location: MFA Board Room, 344 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque Attorneys Denise Zuni and Tim Humphrey will give a presentation on tribal mortgaging codes and leases/leasehold mortgages. Please bring tribal leadership who are involved with the leasing process or in the mortgage code approval process. Commissioners are also welcome. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions. Our offices are located in Albuquerque on the north side of Lead Avenue SW between Third and Fourth streets.We have limited parking, but you can park in the church lot just to the north of the MFA parking lot. ICDBG Awards The Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority is receiving an ICDBG of $825,000 for the construction of seven new energy efficient, single-family homes on scattered sites within the Pueblo. The proposed project is part of a coordinated effort with the Pueblo of Isleta and other tribal departments to address a need for 90 new affordable housing units for Isleta families who are currently living in defective, unsafe and/or severely overcrowded mobile homes. The Jicarilla Apache Housing Authority (JAHA) will be using its $825,000 ICDBG to construct Mundo Ranch Phase VI, six new energy efficient, healthy single family homes. The project is the fourth phase of a deliberate housing strategy fill a staggering need for 286 new affordable housing units. The Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority (PAHA) is receiving an ICDBG of $825,000 for four new homes for lease purchase for qualified homebuyers that are living in overcrowded conditions. The lack of available, habitable housing has created severe overcrowding and a need for 177 new homes as documented by the PAHA Physical Needs Assessment as well as 2010 Census data. The Zuni Housing Authority (ZHA) will be using its $2,200,000 ICDBG to rehabilitate 35 owner-occupied housing units on scattered sites across the lands of the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. ZHA is committing $485,000 in a combination of program income and Indian Housing Block Grant as leverage for this project. The project will create full-time jobs for 25 individuals, and all 35 units will be made more energy-efficient through rehabilitation. MFA 344 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States Albuquerque, NM 87102 USA http://housingnm.org Copyright © 2016 MFA, All rights reserved. from internal database unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences February 23, 2016 Taos Housing Fair in 2015 celebrates Mortgage Code and VA MOU NM Tribal Homeownership Coalition Meeting Date: Thursday, February 25 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Location: MFA Board Room, 344 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque Attorneys Denise Zuni and Tim Humphrey will give a presentation on tribal mortgaging codes and leases/leasehold mortgages. Please bring tribal leadership who are involved with the leasing process or in the mortgage code approval process. Commissioners are also welcome. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions. Our offices are located in Albuquerque on the north side of Lead Avenue SW between Third and Fourth streets.We have limited parking, but you can park in the church lot just to the north of the MFA parking lot. New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 344 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 tel. 505.843.6880 toll free 800.444.6880 housingnm.org TO: Participating Lenders FROM: Erik Nore, Director of Homeownership DATE: March 1, 2016 RE: Memo No. 16-05 March 2016 Web Training Schedule MFA Single Family Programs and New DPA Funding Process MFA will be offering webinar training for the MFA Single Family Programs and Down Payment Assistance Funding Process. The training is designed for all staff originating, processing, closing and shipping MFA loans. The trainings will be more technical in nature and will provide Participating Lenders with the information needed to efficiently originate, fund and deliver loans under the new programs/process. Single Family Program and DPA Funding Webinar Training: MFA will offer two (2) individual webinar trainings on the New Single Family Programs and the new DPA Funding Process. Each of the two (2) webinars will cover the same material. Participating Lenders only need to attend one of the webinars: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST Thursday, March 10, 2016 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST To Participate: Register via the MFA Lender Training link http://www.housingnm.org/lendertraining no later than 5:00 PM MST on the business day prior to the training. Please register for the individual session(s) that will be attended. The materials will be sent to you the evening before the training. Below is the link and call in numbers for all of the sessions. Conference Dial-in Number: (641) 715-3276 Participant Access Code: 297334# https://apps.na.collabserv.com/meetings/join?id=4789-5707 Thank you for participating in MFA’s program. Should you have any questions, please contact an MFA Homeownership Representative. Copyright © 2016 MFA, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are associated with MFA. Our mailing address is: MFA 344 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States Albuquerque, NM 87102 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Highlights Save the Date Date Thursday, March 24, 2016 2016-2020 RAP & EHAP RFP Training This training is mandatory in order to apply for 2016 - 2020 EHAP and/or RAP funding. We will discuss changes to the RFP and introduce you to your new program manager. Registration is required To RSVP for this training, please click on the link below and select which session you will be attending. Space is limited to two persons per agency. The deadline to register is Friday, March 18th, 2016. RAP & EHAP RFP Training Registration If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Marquez at 505767-2281 or mmarquez@housingnm.org. Registration will begin 30 minutes before each training session Rental Assistance Program RFP Training 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Please join us for Lunch 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Emergency Homeless Assistance Program RFP Training 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Should you need them, there are hotel rooms are available for the night of March 23 at the Courtyard by Marriott at the rate of $99. To reserve your room, call 505-823-1919 and ask for the “MFA Training” room block. You must reserve your room by midnight on Friday, March 11 in order to receive this rate. Location Courtyard by Marriott 5151 Journal Center Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 Schedule RAP RFP Training 9:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. Lunch 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. EHAP RFP Training 1:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M.