Addenum Two_RFP 2026-02 Applicant Screening Services

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RFP 2026-02 Applicant Screening Services ADDENDUM ONE DATE: August 13, 2026 TO: All Respondents FROM: Sheila Brown, Procurement/Contract Administrator RE: ADDENDUM #2 Questions and Answers (Responses in Yellow) 1. The pricing sheet includes line items for Comprehensive Background Check and Enhanced Background Check. We were unable to locate a definition in the RFP describing the specific screening components that should be included in the Enhanced Background Check or how it differs from the Comprehensive Background Check. Enhanced Background Check does not include Department of Corrections (DOC) and Sex Offender records for all states. 2. Estimated Screening Volumes Approximately how many applicant screenings are completed annually for the Public Housing (PH) and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs? Approximately 1700 3. State-Specific Requirements Are there any Alabama-specific screening requirements beyond the nationwide searches identified in the RFP that respondents should address in their proposals? None that we are aware of, but the Respondent should ensure that all available information is made available to MHA to ensure that we are compliant with eligibility requirements placed by HUD. 4. What housing management, applicant intake, or case-management system(s) does MHA currently use for its Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs? Does MHA expect the successful respondent's screening solution to integrate with any existing MHA system, or is access through a standalone web-based portal acceptable? Yardi. Standalone web-based portal is acceptable. 5. For purposes of evaluating Organizational Capacity/Staffing and Relevant Experience/Past Performance, will MHA consider the qualifications, experience, client references, and past performance of a proposed subcontractor or teaming partner that will perform a material portion of the applicant screening. The Respondent may include subcontractor or partner information under tab 8. 1 RFP 2026-02 Applicant Screening Services • Does MHA anticipate any significant increase or decrease in screening volume during the proposed contract term? INCREASE • Will screenings be conducted only for new applicants, or will MHA also require rescreening for existing participants, household members, or other individuals?BOTH BUT MORE FOR NEW. IT WILL ONLY BE USED FOR EXISITING PARTICIPANTS, HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS DEPENDING THE REASON FOR SCREENING. 2.