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R -- MARKET STUDY/FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS SOL H05R96002100000 POC Philip Graham, Contract Specialist, (312) 886-2761. HUD will award a contract for a market study/feasibility analysis to evaluate the relationship between the rehabilitation of the Ginger Ridge Apartments of Calumet City, Illinois (a multi-family dwelling with more than 900 apartment units) and the rents it can generate in the market place. The study/analysis should result in recommendations regarding the level and type of rehabilitation needed to successfully turn around this troubled multifamily project. Request for Proposals (RFP) H05R96002100000 will be available in approximately 15 days and proposals due to HUD in approximately 45 days from the date of this notice. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 6531 for this procurement. The size standard is $1.5 Million. The proposed contract will be 100% set-aside for a small business. Written requests for a copy of the RFP should specify the RFP number. Interested parties may request a copy via INTERNET using Philip(underscore)A.(underscore)Graham@HUD.GOV. The contract period will be one year with a one-year option period. (0291)

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