U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Regional Contracting Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Room 2519, Chicago, IL 60604-3507

R -- ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THE SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAMS OF THE CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY SOL H05R95031000000 POC Philip Graham, Contract Specialist, (312) 886-2761. HUD intends to award a contract for the Administration and Operation of the Chicago Housing Authority's Section 8 Housing Programs. The Section 8 Programs assist individuals and families by providing subsidies to them based on income, family size, and priority of need. The programs include approximately 13,000 Section 8 Certificates, 4,000 Section 8 Vouchers, and 2,500 Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation units. The contract is expected to have an 18-month base period and options for five years. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available in about 15 days from the date of this notice. Also, proposals will be due in about 45 days from the date of this notice. Interested parties can request a copy of the RFP by WRITING to Mr. Graham at the address in this announcement, or can request a copy via the INTERNET using Philip(underscore)A.(underscore)Graham@HUD.GOV Please do not request a copy by phone. (0160)

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