A list of the ticket numbers drawn will be posted online at www.chahousing.org.  The list will also be available to view at all of CHA’s public housing communities and Central Office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Section 8 is a federal housing program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The program provides housing assistance to renters with low-to-moderate incomes in the form of rental subsidies. CHA administers the program locally and has a total 3,478 vouchers.

In October 2010, more than 5,600 individuals applied for 200 available vouchers.  CHA officials created a lottery pool from those tickets that were not drawn in the original lottery.  The Section 8 waiting list is currently closed.

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This free event will take place Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at CHA’s central office at 801 N. Holtzclaw Ave.  A continental breakfast will be served at 10 a.m., and lunch will also be provided.

This is the seventh year the Deltas have hosted this seminar, which targets prospective first-time homebuyers.  This year’s theme is “Building A Strong Financial Foundation.”

The seminar will feature a panel of experts discussing practical ways families can overcome financial barriers to homeownership.  Guests will also have an opportunity to visit several booths where they will receive information on credit repair and counseling, homebuyer’s education and available homeownership assistance.

“This is actually the second year the Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter has worked with CHA to offer this seminar,” said Ruby Key, the East Tennessee State Coordinator for Delta Sigma Theta’s Homeownership Initiative.  “On a national level, the sorority created the Delta Challenge to provide families with the tools and information they need to become successful homeowners and build wealth.  By joining forces with CHA, we’re able to identify those families with the greatest need.”

DeSTI President Stephanie Orr encourages all prospective homebuyers to take advantage of the seminar. “This collaborative effort between DeSTI, Delta and CHA has tremendous benefits.  Together, we’re promoting economic wealth and stability for the citizens of Chattanooga.  Free financial seminars of this caliber allow individuals to gain practical knowledge about becoming a first-time homeowner,” she said.

June is designated as National Homeownership Month. CHA offers homeownership programs for both public housing residents and participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8).  Since 2004, the agency has assisted 43 clients in becoming homeowners.

“CHA continues to promote family self-sufficiency and upward mobility among our residents,” said CHA Director of Resident Services Carol Johnson.  “We sent a direct mailing to several hundred public housing and Section 8 households in an effort to encourage our clients to attend this event.  Many of them have the desire to one day own their own home, but they are often discouraged by low credit scores and other financial roadblocks. We’re hopeful this seminar will show them how they can begin to overcome those barriers.”

Along with the Deltas, DeSTI and CHA, Key Bonding is a longtime co-sponsor of this event. Other partners include the Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area, Partnership for Families, Children & Adults-Consumer Credit Counseling Division, BB&T, Chattanooga Human Services, 28^th Community Development Corporation, Church Koinonia Federal Credit Union and SunTrust Bank.

Those wishing to attend the financial seminar must RSVP by calling (423) 752-4828.  The deadline is Wednesday, May 23.

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A list of the ticket numbers drawn will be posted online at www.chahousing.org.  The list will also be available to view at all of CHA’s public housing communities and Central Office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Fairmount, located in North Chattanooga, will feature nine three-bedroom units and nine two-bedroom units, as well as walking trails and solar panels on the roof that will supply about 10 percent of the site’s energy needs. Maple Hills is a 48-unit complex in East Chattanooga that will also feature two- and three-bedroom town home-style apartments. Both properties are expected to be LEED-certified.

Fairmount is scheduled to open later this month while Maple Hills is set to open this summer.

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This free event will take place Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at CHA’s central office at 801 N. Holtzclaw Ave.  A continental breakfast will be served at 10 a.m., and lunch will also be provided. This year’s theme is “Building A Strong Financial Foundation.” 

The seminar will feature a panel of experts discussing practical ways individuals and families can overcome financial barriers to homeownership.  Guests will also have an opportunity to visit several booths where they will receive information on credit repair and counseling, homebuyer’s education and homeownership assistance.

To attend this financial seminar, please RSVP by calling (423) 752-4828.  The deadline is Wednesday, May 23.

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CHA SOLICITATION# D-599-08

EMMA WHEELER HOMES– PHASE ONE RENOVATION

CHATTANOOGA HOUSING AUTHORITY

TN 004000008

The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) is requesting bids from qualified firms to provide General Contractor services for the renovation of 25 buildings containing 50 residential units at Emma Wheeler Homes. The bid package is structured to award two separate construction contracts.

Sealed bids, in duplicate, will be received until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 8^th, 2012, at the Development Department, Chattanooga Housing Authority, 801 N Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24^th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Gymnasium of the Community Building at Emma Wheeler Homes, located at 4900 Edinburg Drive., Chattanooga, TN 37410.  Specific units will also be available for viewing at that time.  The project manager for CHA will be present.  Due to the nature of this project, attendance at the Pre-Bid meeting is strongly recommended.

Drawings, specifications, and bid documents will be available after 2:00 p.m. on Monday April 16^th, 2012 at ACT Print Division, LLC, 109 Signal Mountain Road, Chattanooga Tennessee 37405; (423) 664-4164; www.chattanoogaplanroom.com. A non-refundable printing fee payable to ACT Print Division, LLC must be remitted when drawings are obtained.

Documents will also be made available to the following plan rooms:

Associated General Contractors, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga Builders Exchange, Chattanooga, Tennessee

F.W. Dodge, Chattanooga, Tennessee

All bidders MUST register at the office of Elemi Architects, LLC, upon receiving drawings, specifications, and bid documents. The General Contractor name and contact information (email address or fax number) will be required. Contact: Elemi Architects, LLC 1431 Market Street, Suite One, Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 648-7644. Fax Number: (423) 648-7646, project manager: Brad Shelton.

An electronic copy of the Unit Price Bid Schedule in Microsoft Excel format, addendum, RFI responses, clarifications, and any other additional information regarding the bid documents will be distributed ONLY to the registered list of bidders.

A bid bond of 5% must accompany any bid greater than $100,000, either by cashier’s check, certified check, bank draft, U.S. government bonds at par value, bid bond secured by an authorized Surety Company, or other guaranteed negotiable instrument acceptable to CHA, as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into within ten (10) days after notice of award and approval by the CHA Board and HUD, as required.

Bids, in duplicate, must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked as follows:

“CHA Solicitation# D-599-08 Emma Wheeler Homes– Phase One Renovation”

The following information must also be present on the outside of the envelope: Bidder’s name, state license number and its expiration date; name of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning subcontractors and their respective state license numbers and expiration dates, and the date and time of bid opening.  This information is outlined at the end of the Bid Form in the project specifications.

Each contractor submitting a proposal must hold a license to operate in the State of Tennessee.

All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed in accordance with TCA §62-6-119.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the above-stated bid date.

CHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informalities in the bids.

Attention is called to the provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity. Davis Bacon wage rates, as set forth in the specifications, are the prevailing wage rates for this project.

The successful bidder(s) will be required to furnish and pay for a satisfactory Payment and Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond. Each bidder shall accompany his bid with a signed certificate from a Surety Company acceptable to the Owner stating that such surety will provide the bidder, if awarded the Contract, with required Bonds.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Elemi Architects, LLC at (423) 648-7644. Fax Number: (423) 648-7646, project manager: Brad Shelton.

CHA Website: www.chahousing.org.

CHATTANOOGA HOUSING AUTHORITY

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

A large public housing authority seeks attorney to manage eviction actions, collection activities and provide legal advice to property management staff.    Knowledge of Federal, State and local housing laws and regulations are required.  Candidate must also have strong writing and interpersonal skills with a commitment to high ethical and professional standards.  Graduation from an accredited university with a JD, and 2-3 years of trial experience a must.  The CHA will pay for Bar Membership and CLE.  Interested candidates should submit resume and a completed CHA application by May 11, 2012 to:

Chattanooga Housing Authority

801 North Holtzclaw Ave.

P.O. Box 1486

Chattanooga, TN  37404

Attn:  Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

This Landlord Fair is designed to connect public housing residents from Harriet Tubman Development and Emma Wheeler Homes with landlords who have properties available for rent.  Landlords are invited to bring pictures of their properties, applications, brochures and other materials for residents to review.

CHA is continuing to assist Tubman residents with locating other affordable housing as they prepare to phase down and sell the 440-unit public housing complex.  Officials are also reaching out to Emma Wheeler residents, who are being relocated in phases as the agency prepares to renovate 50 of its 340 units. Construction work is scheduled to start in June.

The Section 8 program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  The program allows eligible families and individuals with low incomes to receive vouchers to find their own housing in the private market. CHA, which administers the program locally, pays a subsidy to the landlord on behalf of the participant.  The family then pays the difference between the rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by Section 8.

CHA’s Section 8 program administers 3,288 vouchers and has about 1,200 landlords.  The waiting list is currently closed, and no new applications are being accepted for the program at this time.

CHA will not have its regularly scheduled landlord meeting on April 22.  The Landlord Fair on April 12 will take the place of that meeting.

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Click HERE for the Full RFP Package (.pdf format)

The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) seeks proposals from qualified and licensed real estate brokerage firms to market and sell or lease surplus CHA real estate and provide services related to the acquisition of real property or interests in real property. Real estate offered for sale or lease or sought for purchase may be multi-family or commercial in nature, vacant land or less than- fee-simple interests in land. Sites may range from sub-buildable-size parcels up to large multifamily developments on larger acreages. All sites will be located in the state of Tennessee.

Complete documentation is attached below regarding Solicitation #F-596-00, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Pay Card (Debit) Services.  The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) would like to provide the opportunity to our Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) landlords and/or tenants to receive their funds from CHA by way of a Pay Card rather than mailing checks.  This will be a five-year contract.

The attached document is set up to print two-sided.  If you are local or in town, you are welcome to come by our office and pick up a copy of the complete RFP, but please call first to be sure we have a copy ready for you.

Please note that your proposal submission is due by 4:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, April 17.  We request that you notify CHA in writing (can be e-mail) on or before the proposal deadline if you are not interested in submitting an offer.  We do hope you will participate in this solicitation process.

Click HERE for the Full RFP Package (.doc format)

Click HERE for Addendum #1 (.doc format)

Click HERE for Addendum #2 (.doc format)

Click HERE for the Pay Card Debit Requirements (.pdf format)

Sincerely,
Debbie Chadwick
Purchasing Agent
Chattanooga Housing Authority
Phone: 423-752-4192
Fax: 423-209-2230
E-mail: dchadwick@chahousing.org
Website: www.chahousing.org

Applicants may apply for housing at the management offices for each site from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Boynton Terrace is located at 955 Boynton Dr., and East Lake Courts is located at 2600 4^th Avenue.

For more information, call Boynton at (423) 752-4865 or East Lake at (423) 752-4885.

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