July 1, 2021
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 Wesley Hampshire, LLC (the Owner) and the resolution cited as the Local
Rent Supplement Program Contract No. 2020-LRSP-08A Approval Resolution of 2021. DCHA
proposes to provide a housing subsidy to the Owner in the initial annual amount of $106,176 for
a multi-year term of fifteen (15) years, in support of the Districts Local Rent Supplement
Program (LRSP) to provide affordable housing units at The Hampshire located at 5000 New
Hampshire Ave., NW.
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
Interim Executive Director, District of Columbia Housing Authority
Enclosures
BD/hg
cc: Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council
 Date: July 1, 2021
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: 2020-LRSP-08A
Proposed Contractor: Wesley Hampshire, LLC (the Owner)
Contract Amount (Base Period): $106,176 initial annual amount
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 Wesley Housing, LLC (the Owner). DCHA proposes to provide a housing
subsidy to the Owner in the initial amount of $106,176 annually for a multi-year term of fifteen
(15) years, in support of the Districts Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP) to provide
affordable housing at The Hampshire Apartments located at 5000-5040 New Hampshire Avenue,
NW.
(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 June 2019, the District of Columbias 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, certain 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 of the areas 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 Columbias Consolidated Plan and the Mayors
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:
The Hampshire Apts The Hampshire is a two-building property, home to 53 apartments. Built
in the mid-1930s, the walk-up buildings have a unique historical character and background,
having been designed by the same architect as well-known apartment buildings in Woodley Park
and Adams Morgan (Louis T. Rouleau, designer of the Woodley Park Tower and Embassy
Tower). Indeed, Wesley Housing Development Corporation (Wesley Housing) has already
secured approvals for qualification for historic tax credits.
Importantly, The Hampshire is a TOPA acquisition and renovation, by which the property tenant
association (TA) conveyed its TOPA rights to Wesley Housing. True to the TOPA process, the
TA has been involved in this process since its origin, having vetted Wesley Housing alongside
other, potential designated purchasers. The short-term maintenance repair schedule and long-term
renovation plans that this application contemplates includes TA specified requests. What set
Wesley Housing apart from other purchasers was its commitment to both maintaining affordable
rents while also substantially improving the property. The TOPA Agreement between the TA and
Wesley Housing guarantees important benefits to existing residents, including rent protections;
guaranteed right-to-return following renovation; logistical and financial assistance during
temporary relocation; and sharing in a portion of the economic benefits.
The project scale will be a substantial renovation of the property, including the replacement of all
major systems; overall modernization of the apartments; reconfiguration of the lower level in
each building; and drastic improvements to the site amenities and landscaping. The development
program anticipates keeping the current unit mix as well as adding four new apartments, resulting
in 14 studios, 39 one-bedrooms, and four two-bedrooms. Following renovation, the project will
continue to serve both single-person and larger households as well as welcome new Permanent
Supportive Housing residents. In addition, these previously unrestricted properties will serve
households at 30%, 50%, 60% and 80% of MFI.
Wesley Housing seeks an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits - either 9% (preferred) or
4% - as well as Housing Production Trust Fund dollars from DHCD as well as an allocation of
eight (8) LRSP rental assistance vouchers from the DC Housing Authority. In recognition of the
unique historical significance of this property, the applicant has received National Park Service
approval of a Part I Application for historic significance, allowing it to qualify for the pursuit of
Historic Tax Credits.
This project is a true preservation project in a neighborhood facing strong gentrification pressures
and has dwindling affordable rental options. The TOPA process ensured that the existing tenants
could choose their preferred, designated purchaser that aligned with their goals. In this case, the
tenants chose Wesley Housing for its affordable housing commitments. Whats more, the tenants
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 chose Wesley Housing over other, market-rate developers who would have converted the
property into luxury condominium homes, displaced all of the current residents and lost a
naturally occurring affordable housing resource in the District. Therefore, this proposed project
not only preserves affordability for the existing tenants but also preserves the building
affordability for generations of tenants to come.
The property is located at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue NW and Gallatin Street
NW and consists of two occupied buildings. It is not immediately adjacent to any other lots and
instead bounded by the two roads mentioned above as well as 2nd Street NW. This relatively
isolated setting leaves the property highly visible by traffic on all three streets. A bus stop
immediately serves the site, while the Fort Totten Metro station is about a 0.6 mile walking
distance from the site.
The proposed scope of work is a substantial rehabilitation to the buildings with the retention of
the existing units (53) plus four new units. Of particular interest and concern to Wesley Housing
is the age of the electrical and plumbing systems those will be fully replaced to modern
standards. Beyond that, both buildings will be given new life with renovated apartment units;
accessibility modifications in some apartments; new resident community room; and improved on-
site management office. The project will retain the existing buildings in the same architectural
form and massing as they exist today, hence continuing to fit well in the fabric of the community.
Wesley Housing is seeking historic tax credits that will ensure that the buildings period design
features are maintained and respected. While maintaining the historic character of the building,
the project will meet 2015 Enterprise Green Community standards and incorporate a number of
water and energy efficiency features and green construction methods. Wesley Housing plans for
the following features to be included in the rehabilitation: high efficiency HVAC systems, new
windows, low-flow plumbing fixtures, high recycled content in materials, very efficient lighting,
and healthy building materials with little or no off-gassing.
Wesley Housing is particularly excited about the changes to the on-site amenities the project
proposes. First, the reconfigured lower level in 5040 New Hampshire Ave will feature an all-new
community room, whereby residents can gather for the structured Resident Services
programming. Moreover, a larger, on-site management office will be included in that building to
facilitate easier interactions with current and prospective tenants. Both 5000 and 5040 New
Hampshire Ave will feature new bicycle storage rooms, thereby accommodating those wishing to
use this alternative transportation mode (in a location, it should be noted, that permits bicycle
access to almost all of Wards 4 and 5 in 20 minutes).
Beyond the buildings themselves, the project proposes to create an intentional outdoor gathering
space. The space is located between the two buildings and faces 2nd Street NW, therefore giving
easy access to all residents and situating them in the most peaceful nook of the property. The
gathering space will be ADA accessible and feature a collection of tables and chairs (as well as
dual purposed rainwater retention gardens whose low walls serve as additional seating). Whereas
the existing building offers no outdoor area of respite, the new gathering space affords residents
an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and mingle with their building neighbors.
(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.
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(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 The Hampshire Apartments located at 5000-5040 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
in support of the Districts Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP). The project is consistent
with the Districts 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:
Legal Sufficiency Memo is attached.
(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.:
Wesley Hampshire, LLC 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.
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(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 contracts 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 6/29/18 and extended through 9/30/19. See link:
http://dhcd.dc.gov/service/rfps-rfas-sfos.
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 Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1101 4th Street, SW
Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: July 1, 2021 Notice Number: L0005879224
WESLEY HAMPSHIRE FEIN: **-***6364
5515 CHEROKEE AVE STE 200 Case ID: 862790
ALEXANDRIA VA 22312-2309
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
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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 II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE 47-2862 (2006)
PY
47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Authorized By Marc Aronin
Chief, Collection Division
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.
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
 CERTIFICATIONS
I hereby certify that the proposed for the Agreement to Enter into a Long Term Subsidy Contract
(ALTSC) between District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and Wesley
Hampshire, LLC to provide annual subsidy for eight (8) affordable housing units, for a term of
fifteen (15) years, in the initial annual amount of One Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred
Seventy Six Dollars and Zero Cents ($106,176.00) to be financed from DCHAs allocation of
Local Rent Subsidy funds, is in compliance with the applicable Federal and District of Columbia
(the District) Regulations and the DCHAs policies and procedures.
_7/1/21
Brenda Donald Date
Interim Executive Director, DCHA
I have reviewed this proposed ALTSC action and have determined that upon the Districts
release of the Local Rent Subsidy funds and the satisfaction of all requirements of the LTSC,
DCHA will make available of One Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Seventy Six
Dollars and Zero Cents ($106,176.00) in initial annual