June 21, 2023
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004-3003
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-352.02, I have enclosed, for consideration by the Council of
the District of Columbia, the Council Contract Summary for the Agreement to Enter into a Long
Term Subsidy Contract (“ALTSC”) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority
(“DCHA”) and ECD Edgewood Commons 5 GP, LLC (the “Owner”) and the "Local Rent
Supplement Program Contract No. 2022-ALRSP-03A with ECD Edgewood Commons 5 LP
Approval Resolution of 2023." DCHA proposes to provide a housing subsidy to the Owner in
the amount of $993,216 annually for a multi-year term of fifteen (15) years, in support of the
District’s Local Rent Supplement Program (“LRSP”) to provide affordable housing units at
Edgewood Commons V Apartments located at 435 Edgewood Street NE.
As always, I am available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed LTSC.
In order to facilitate a response to any questions concerning this ALTSC, please have your staff
contact me at (202) 535-1513.
I look forward to your favorable consideration of this proposed ALTSC agreement.
Sincerely,
Brenda Donald
Executive Director, District of Columbia Housing Authority
Enclosures
BD/hg
cc: Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council
 Date: June 21, 2023
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practice Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C. Official
Code § 2-532.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(A) Contract Number: 2022-ALRSP-03A
Proposed Contractor: ECD Edgewood Commons 5 LP (the “Owner”)
Contract Amount (Base Period): $993,216 Annually
Unit and Method of Compensation: Housing Assistance Payments, paid monthly
Term of Contract: 15 Years
Type of Contract: Agreement to Enter into a Long-Term Subsidy
Source Selection Method: See “D” below
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and for
each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods differs
from the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for the
difference:
This is a multi-year contract.
(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-352.02, I have enclosed, for consideration by the Council of
the District of Columbia, the Council Contract Summary for the Agreement to Enter into a Long
Term Subsidy Contract (“ALTSC”) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority
(“DCHA”) and ECD Edgewood Commons 5 LP (the “Owner”). DCHA proposes to provide a
housing subsidy to the Owner in the initial amount of $993,216 annually for a multi-year term of
fifteen (15) years, in support of the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program (“LRSP”) to
provide affordable housing at Edgewood Commons V Apartments located at 435 Edgewood
Street, NE.
(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
In September of 2021, the District of Columbia’s Department of Housing and Community
Development (“DHCD”) issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) regarding the availability of
funds from multiple district agencies, including DCHA, DHCD, the Department of Behavioral
Health, the Department of Human Services, and the District of Columbia Housing Finance
Agency. Of the total proposals received, eleven developers were chosen to work with DCHA and
others to develop affordable housing and permanent supportive housing units for extremely low
income families making zero to thirty percent (30%) of the area’s median income, as well as the
chronically homeless and individuals with mental or physical disabilities throughout Washington,
DC.
After meeting the requirements for DHCD review and LRSP subsidy eligibility, proposals were
evaluated on various underwriting and prioritization criteria including financial feasibility,
project sustainability, development team capacity, amount of capital requested, nonprofit
participation,
 and furtherance of the development of affordable housing. Additionally, DCHA has determined
that the proposed project meets the District of Columbia’s Consolidated Plan and the Mayor’s
goal for providing affordable housing opportunities in neighborhoods.
(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or
voluntary corrective action by the District. Include the identity of the protestor, the grounds
alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the District as a result of the
protest:
None.
(F) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its organization,
financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current government or private
sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
Edgewood Commons V Apts – Edgewood Commons V will complete a 15-acre master plan
established in the 1960’s and will be the final phase of a decades-long restoration of the Edgewood
Commons affordable residential campus in Washington, DC. The design of Edgewood V will incorporate
features that will prolong the period that elderly residents with varying levels of health needs can live
independently, even as they may require over time a higher level of assistance with activities of daily
living. The primary goal of the project design is to avoid the need for residents to move to the intensive and
expensive level of care provided by assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The design will enhance
residents quality of life through features that promote fall prevention, provide for universal design and
visit-ability, facilitate the availability of electronic communications and support residents overall health and
wellness. To that end, the design incorporates general themes of abundant interior natural light, physical
and visual connections, access to the outdoors, and gathering spaces of varying size, location, and
character. Following is a specific summary of building design features incorporated to achieve these
important goals.
Edgewood V will be sited to integrate into the existing beautifully landscaped campus and to take
advantage of the extensive existing outdoor amenities. Existing and new accessible paths will connect the
new building to these outdoor amenities (including dedicated gardening areas with elevated garden plots
for resident use) to the other existing residential buildings on campus and to the surrounding
neighborhood including prominent off-site features like metro bus stops. Outdoor areas and the accessible
paths between them will be well-lit to encourage walking and other physical activities. Arrival at
Edgewood V by car will be via a dedicated drop-off zone that is separated from the surface parking area
and directly adjacent to the primary entry allowing easy access to the lobby and visual supervision from the
main reception desk and waiting area. To mitigate existing topographic changes, a secondary pedestrian
entry will be located on the second floor providing accessible pedestrian connections to the campus and
broader community. All accessible entries will incorporate thresholds or beveled door transitions for easy
wheelchair access.
Recognizing that wellness-focused design can make residents healthier and happier, Edgewood V has
been designed to promote physical activity and social interaction, mitigating the all-too-common feelings
of loneliness and depression in an aging population. Extensive public spaces, both centralized and
dispersed will be provided for Edgewood V residents on every floor both interior and exterior. The
variety of spaces will promote daily social interactions and foster opportunities for monitoring of
residents’ health and wellness. On the ground floor, a generous Multi-Purpose Room and Lounge will
allow casual exchanges among residents and staff, visiting with family members, and larger group
meetings. The adjacent Café, supported by a warming kitchen, will provide daily meals and opportunities
for touching base. The Multi-Purpose Room, Lounge, and Café will have dedicated adjacent outdoor
space. The second floor will include a Fitness Center for use by both Edgewood V and campus residents.
It will be accessed directly from the adjacent primary active recreation playground to foster
intergenerational engagement. On the top (9th) floor, a Community Room will provide a medium-size
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 flexible gathering space. It will be located at the northeast corner of the building with internal views of the
Edgewood campus and external views. Each residential floor will include a small social lounge at the
elevator lobby and adjacent to a shared laundry. Additional outdoor common spaces will be provided for
residents with south-facing terraces on the third and ninth floors as well as west-facing balconies on each
floor.
Though not fully public, important program spaces will be provided to allow on-site staff to support
residents. An Administration Suite will be included on the ground floor in a prominent location for easy
access by residents and visitors. A dedicated Residence Services and Wellness Suite will be included to
allow visits by outside health care professionals. While also located for easy access, the Residence
Services and Wellness Suite will be designed to ensure resident privacy and dignity. The project aims to
tackle the digital divide head on. Free building-wide broadband infrastructure will be incorporated to
enhance daily communications for residents and to facilitate telehealth services – an evidence-based tool
in remote patient monitoring and counseling for patients with chronic conditions and in psychotherapy as
part of behavioral health.
(G) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small, Local, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a certification that the
subcontracting plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act and the dollar volume of
the portion of the contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a
percentage of the total contract amount:
Not applicable.
(H) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed amount:
The housing subsidy shall be used solely to support housing costs associated with the affordable
housing units at Edgewood Commons V Apartments located at 435 Edgewood Street, NE in
support of the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP). The project is consistent with
the District’s goal of increasing affordable housing, especially among low-to-moderate income
residents and preserving existing affordable housing opportunities in the District. Additionally,
the Owner is required to fulfill all conditions as set forth in the ALTSC Agreement within the
agreed upon time frames. Failure to fulfill the terms of the ALTSC Agreement will constitute
default.
(I) The amount and date of any expenditure of fund by the District pursuant to the contract
prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
None.
(J) 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:
CFO Certifications are attached.
(K) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:
Pending Litigation Certification and Legal Sufficiency Memo are attached.
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(L) A certification that Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor
is current with its District taxes. If the citywide clean hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the
District; or 92) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after
the District recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-
353.01(b):
Clean Hands certification is attached
(M) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes, or has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government:
Federal Tax Certification is attached.
(N) 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, as amended; D.C. Official Code 2-218.01 et seq.:
ECD Edgewood Commons 5 LP is not certified as a local, small or disadvantaged business
enterprise.
(O) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
Not applicable.
(P) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from
providing services or goods to the District or federal government:
Included in the legal sufficiency memo, attached.
(Q) Any determination and findings issue relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization contracts):
None.
(R) Where the contract, any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made available
online:
The contract will be made available on the DCHA website.
(S) Where the original solicitation, and any amendment or modifications, will be made
available online:
Original solicitation was published 9/30/21 and extended through 12/10/21. See link:
http://dhcd.dc.gov/service/rfps-rfas-sfos.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Donald
Executive Director
Hammere Gebreyes
Interim Sr. Vice President, Housing Choice Voucher Program
FROM: Andrea Powell
Deputy General Counsel - Real Estate and Business
DATE: June 21, 2023
SUBJECT: Local Rent Supplement Program – Agreement to Enter into a Long Term
Subsidy Contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority and
ECD Edgewood Commons 5 LP
This memorandum responds to a request that the Office of the General Counsel review the
proposed Agreement to Enter into a Long Term Subsidy Contract (“ALTSC”) between the
District of Columbia Housing Authority (“DCHA”) and ECD Edgewood Commons 5 LP (the
“Owner”) for legal sufficiency:
Project:
Edgewood Commons V Apts – Edgewood Commons V will complete a 15-acre master plan
established in the 1960’s and will be the final phase of a decades-long restoration of the Edgewood
Commons affordable residential campus in Washington, DC. The design of Edgewood V will incorporate
features that will prolong the period that elderly residents with varying levels of health needs can live
independently, even as they may require over time a higher level of assistance with activities of daily
living. The primary goal of the project design is to avoid the need for residents to move to the intensive
and expensive level of care provided by assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The design will
enhance residents quality of life through features that promote fall prevention, provide for universal
design and visit-ability, facilitate the availability of electronic communications and support residents
overall health and wellness. To that end, the design incorporates general themes of abundant interior
natural light, physical and visual connections, access to the outdoors, and gathering spaces of varying
size, location, and character. Following is a specific summary of building design features incorporated to
achieve these important goals.
Edgewood V will be sited to integrate into the existing beautifully landscaped campus and to take
advantage of the extensive existing outdoor amenities. Existing and new accessible paths will connect the
new building to these outdoor amenities (including dedicated gardening areas with elevated garden plots
for resident use) to the other existing residential buildings on campus and to the surrounding
neighborhood including prominent off-site features like metro bus stops. Outdoor areas and the
accessible paths between them will be well-lit to encourage walking and other physical activities. Arrival
at Edgewood V by car will be via a dedicated drop-off zone that is separated from the surface parking
area and directly adjacent to the primary entry allowing easy access to the lobby and visual supervision
from the main reception desk and waiting area. To mitigate existing topographic changes, a secondary
pedestrian entry will be located on the second floor providing accessible pedestrian connections to the
campus and broader community. All accessible entries will incorporate thresholds or beveled door
transitions for easy wheelchair access.
Recognizing that wellness-focused design can make residents healthier and happier, Edgewood V has
been designed to promote physical activity and social interaction, mitigating the all-too-common feelings
of loneliness and depression in an aging population. Extensive public spaces, both centralized and
dispersed will be provided for Edgewood V residents on every floor both interior and exterior. The
variety of spaces will promote daily social interactions and foster opportunities for monitoring of
residents’ health and wellness. On the ground floor, a generous Multi-Purpose Room and Lounge will
allow casual exchanges among residents and staff, visiting with family members, and larger group
meetings. The adjacent Café, supported by a warming kitchen, will provide daily meals and opportunities
for touching base. The Multi-Purpose Room, Lounge, and Café will have dedicated adjacent outdoor
space. The second floor will include a Fitness Center for use by both Edgewood V and campus residents.
It will be accessed directly from the adjacent primary active recreation playground to foster
intergenerational engagement. On the top (9th) floor, a Community Room will provide a medium-size
flexible gathering space. It will be located at the northeast corner of the building with internal views of
the Edgewood campus and external views. Each residential floor will include a small social lounge at the
elevator lobby and adjacent to a shared lau