MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
June 15, 2023
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1-
204.51), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Contract No. 2023-66 with Carl F. West LLC in the amountof$49,573,850.
Under the proposed contract, the District will loan $49,573,850 from the Housing Production Trust
Fund to Carl F. West LLC for the purpose of financing certain eligible acquisition costs,
predevelopment costs, soft costs, and construction hard costs for 179 units of affordable housing
located at 1370 Harvard Street, NW in Ward 1.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff
contact Tsega Bekele, Chief of Staff, Department of Housing and Community Development, at
(202) 442-7144.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable considerationofthis contract.
Sincerely,
Murel Boser
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Department of Housing and Community Development
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COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April
8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-371; D.C. Official Code §2-352.02(c)), the following contract
summary is provided:
(A) The proposed contractor, contract amount, unit and method of compensation, contract
term, and type of contract:
Proposed Contractor: CARL F. WEST LLC
Contract Amount: $49,573,850
Unit and Method of Compensation: Draw Schedule
Term of Contract: 44yrs / 5% Simple Interest during construction decreasing to
3% Simple Interest at Stabilization
Type of Contract: Loan agreement
(B) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and
any significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) proposes to
provide a loan to Carl F. West LLC in the amount of $49,573,850 from the Housing
Production Trust Fund for the purpose of financing certain eligible predevelopment
costs, soft costs and construction hard costs associated with 179 affordable housing
units located at 1370 Harvard Street, NW in Ward 1.
(C) Results, including the price and technical components:
DHCD received a request for funding from the borrower to be used for the purpose of
financing certain eligible acquisition costs, predevelopment costs, soft costs and
construction hard associated with 179 affordable housing units located at 1370 Harvard
Street, NW in Ward 1.
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(D) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its
organization, financial stability, personnel, and prior performance on contracts with
the District government:
The contractor is a newly formed entity specific to this project. The National Center and Caucus on
Black Aging Housing Development Corporation (NCBA HDC) is the developer and sponsoring
organization of the Carl F. West Estates project, alongside DMA Companies, Inc. NCBA is a
50l(c)(3) organization that has advocated for elderly minorities in the District since it was founded
in 1970, and currently provides employment programs, resources, and affordable housing
opportunities for seniors. The organization has held the Carl F. West site since it was originally
conveyed to NCBA by the District's Redevelopment Land Agency in 1979. Coakley & Williams
Construction, LLC will be the general contractor.
The development consultant and general contractor have satisfactory prior performance on
contracts with the District government.
(E) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
The proposed DHCD loan proceeds will be used to provide a loan to Carl F. West LLC
in the amount of $49,573,850 from the Housing Production Trust Fund for the purpose
of financing certain eligible acquisition costs, predevelopment costs, construction costs,
and soft costs associated with the construction of 179 affordable housing units located at
13 70 Harvard Street, NW in Ward I.
The project is consistent with DHCD's goal of preserving and producing affordable
housing for low-to-moderate income residents. Additionally, the borrower is required to
fulfill all conditions as set forth in the loan agreement within the agreed upon time
frames. Failure to fulfill the terms of the loan agreement will constitute default.
(F) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority
for the agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget
adopted in accordance with D.C. Official Code§§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The loan will be funded through the Housing Production Trust Fund. Attached is the
certification that the proposed loan agreement is consistent with the District's financial
plan and budget.
(G) A certification that the proposed contract is legally sufficient, including whether the
proposed contractor has any currently pending legal claims against the District:
A legal sufficiency memorandum from the Office of the General Counsel is attached.
(II) A certification that the proposed contractor is current with its District and federal
taxes or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the
District or federal government:
District and federal tax law compliance certifications are attached.
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@) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, effective October 20, 2005 (D.C.
Law 16-32; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq,):
Carl F, West LLC is not a certified local, sinall, ot disadvantaged business
enterprise.
(X) Other aspeets of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None
(K) Astatement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from
providing services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the
debarment, and the reasons for debarment:
The proposed contractor is not currently debatred from providing services or goods to
the District or federal government. A debarment affidavit is attached.
(L) Where the contract, if executed, will be made available online:
Thecontract summary wilf be available at www.dhed de.gov.
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Office of the General Counsel
IX
MEMORANDUM
TO: Muriel E. Bowser
Mayor
THRU: Julia H. Wiley, General Counsel
Department of Housing and Community Development
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FROM: Donnette A. Cooper, Assistant General Counsel
Department of Housing and Community Development
.DATE: May 14,2023
SUB,JECT: Proposed Loan in the principal amount not to exceed Forty-Nine Million
Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty .Dollars and
Zero Cents ($49,573,850) (the "Loan") to Carl F. West, LLC (the
"Borrower")
The proposed Loan is funded by Housing Production Trust Fund ("HPTF") program funds in an
amotmt not to exceed Forty-Nine Million Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Eight Hundred
Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($49,573,850). The Loan proceeds will finance eligible expenses,
including acquisition costs, soft costs, construction hard costs, and cash collateralization oftax­
exempt bonds, related to the rehabilitation of One Hundred Seventy-Nine (179) tmits at the real
property located at 1370 Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 (the "Project"). One Hundred
Seventy-Nine (179) Project units shall be reserved as affordable housing units (the "Reserved
Units"), including units for seniors, people living with disabilities, grand families, and pem1anent
supportive housing. Forty-Three (43) of the Reserved Units shall be affordable to and occupied
 by households ai or below 30% of Median Family Income (“MEP”); one hundred nineteen (119)
of the Reserved Units shall be affordable to and occupied by households at or below 50% of
MFI; and seventeen (17} ofthe Reserved Units shall be affordable to and occupied by
households at or below 80% of MEI. The Project affordability restrictions shall be enforced by
affordability covenants that run with the land in perpetwity.
The attached Loan Agreement evidencing the proposed contract has been prepared by the Office
ofthe General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Community Development and is
Tegally sufficient in accordance with all applicable federa] and District of Columbia laws. Ifyou
have any specific questions regarding this oan contract, please contuct Donnette Cooper on
(202)442-7225,
ce: Colleen Green, Acting Director
Joseph Knackstedt, Deputy Manager, DFD
‘Anna Scatlet, Project Manager, DPD
Mikeell Briscoe, Development Finance Office Coordinator, DED
‘Fauva Smalls, Legislative Affairs Specialist
 Initial Fite #: 100007358372
Entity Type: LLC
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
CERTIFICATE
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that all applicable provisionsof the District of Columbia Business
Organizations Code (Title 29) have been complied with and accordingly, this CERTIFICATE OF
GOOD STANDING is hereby issued to
Carl F. West LLC
WE FURTHER CERTIFY that the domestic entity is formed under the Jaw of the District on
05/04/2022 ; thal all fees, and penalties owed to the District for entity filings collected through the
‘Mayor have been paid and Payment is reflected in the records ofthe Mayor; The enlily's most
recent biennial report required by § 29-102.11 has been defivered for filing to the Mayor; and the
entity has not been dissolved. This office does not have any information about the entity’s
business practices and financial standing and this certificate shall not be construed as the entity's
endorsement.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of this office to
be affixed as of 3/20/2023 8:54 AM
Business and Professional Licensing Administration
Rebecca Gonwich
REBECCA JANOVICH
Deputy Supetintenclent of Corporations,
Corporations Division
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
‘Tracking #: GX7et1QL
 Goverament ofthe Disuict of Columbia
Office ofthe Chief Financial Officer 1101 48 Street, SW
Office ofTax and Rovenue ‘Washington, DC 20024
ate of Notic
DateofNotice: May1, 2023 Number: 0009506894
‘Notice ice Number: me
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CARL F WEST LLC REIN: "#4941651
1220 L ST NW STE 800 Case ID: 1492976
WASHINGTON DC 20005-4023
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services, As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE.
SUBCHAPTER Il, CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
B.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
1191 4th Street SW, Soite W270, Washington, DC 200R4Phones (202) 724-S045/MyTaxDC gov
 DEBARMENT AFFIDAVIT
L Dwight Mayes hereby attest that all
members of the development team, who are listed below, are not listed in the
List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-Procurement
Programs.
DEVELOPMENTTEAM
NCBA Housing Developmemt Corporation of the District of Columbia and
Developer:_DMA Community VenturesIl, LLC.
Consultant(s), 4°8ehh + Browne Development Associates, LLC
¢ Agent, NOBA Housing Management ofthe District of Cohmbia
‘Attomey,_ ten Hornig LLP
‘Contracted under the Architect's AIA Agreement.
Engineer(s):,
Wiencsk + Associates Architect & Planners
Architect(s):
Otherts): JDC Managment
1 further attest that no principal, major stockholder, officer, or director ofa development
team member is debarred from participating in a federal procurement or non-procurement
program.
Title
Mareh 1, 2023
‘Sworn andsubscribed to before
Me this day of
“ira 92
Notary Public
TAWANDADENISE PATTERSON
NOIMRY BGO OF
‘MyCommon Ens 31,206,
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
January 23, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Commissioner Dieter Lehmann Morales
Chair ANC 1A.
Washington, DC 20009
1A02@ani OV
Re: Carl F. West Estates (2801 14" St NW)
Dear Commissioner Morales,
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 1-309.10 (2001 ed.), you are hereby informed that the
Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department” or “the Department”)
proposes to provide Carl F, West LLC with funding in an approximate amount of $49,573,850
Housing Production Trust Funds that will be used to finance acquisition, construction, and
related costs for the affordable housing project to be located at 2801 14" Street NW.
Please be advised that Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A has thirty (30) business days
from the dateofthis notice to submit comments on the above proposed action. District law
requires that the Department give “great weight” to all relevant ANC concerns or
recommendations. We respectfully request that any comment in response waive the remainder of
the statutory 30 day ANC notice comment period.
‘The Department must receive comments by Tuesday, March 7, 2023 (i.e., the thirty-business day
comment period). You must include a reference to the subject matter identified at the top of this
notice in your response. Comments may be sent by email to Richard Livingstone at
richard.livingstone@de.gov or by mail to: The Department of Housing and Community
Development, Officeofthe Director, Attn: Richard Livingstone, 1800 Martin Luther King
Avenue, S.E., 3: Floor, Washington, D.C. 20020.
If you have further questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Scallet
at 202-442-7131 or anna.scallet@dc.gov.
Sincerely,
Drew Nubbard
Drew E. Hubbard
Interim Director
cc: Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, Ward 1
Commissioner James A. Turner, 1A09
Mr. Kent Boese, Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
Elias Hussein, Carl F. West LLC
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROFILE SUMMARY
(CONTRACTs TO PURCHASE, SELL, ACQUIRE, TRANSFER, LEASE OF REAL
PROPERTY/ EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AGREEMENTs/LOANs & GRANTs OVER $1M/INTRA-
DISTRICTs)
Contracting Agency: Dept. Housing andCommunity Development Agency Code:
Using Agency: Dept. Housing and Communit velopment Agency Code:
Loan/Grant/Lease Sub-recipient Name: CARL F. WEST LLC
Should the D.C. Council have any questions regarding this loan/grant/lease, please contact:
Project Manager: Anna Scallet Telephone Number: (202) 442-7131
TYPEOFDOCUMENTSUBMITTED
1 OycantGranv/LeaseModification 4. oO Written or Informal Contract
2. 0 Exercise of Grant Option Year (E. 0.) 5. O Leaseof Real Property
My Loan/Grant/Lease Agreement for: 1other;
Carl
F,WestLLC
LOAN/GRANT TYPE
iQ om 4p Cost Reimbursement
2. Ml} LoanPrice $49,573,850 3.) Time
andMaterial
3. [1] Task Order 6.[[] Advance Payment
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 GRANT/LOAN/LEASE INFORMATION
Grant/Loan/Lease No. :_DHCD Amount: $49.573.850 (HPTF)
Interest Rate: 5% during construction, 3% thereafter
Does this Grant/Loan Amount exceed $1 million: Yes No []
If yes, please attach a copyof the DC Council approval and provide the following information:
Date received: Date approved:
LEASE INFORMATION
Lease No.: Total Cost
Location: Annual Cost
Sq. Ft. Leased: Cost Per Sq. Ft.
Total Bldg. Sq. Ft. % Sq. Ft. Leased By D.C.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF GRANT/LOAN/LEASE
SOURCE OF FUNDING
1 Appropriated 4 gee
2 Capital