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LIPH  Staff

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​​​​Elkhart Housing Authority

1396 Benham Ave. Elkhart Indiana  46516

Open Requests for Proposals at this time   


Request for proposal from qualified Public Accounting Firm for IPA audit

The Housing Authority City of Elkhart requests proposals from qualified Independent Public Accounting (IPA) firms to provide IPA audit services for its portfolio of assisted housing and related programs. It is expected that the audit services will be performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS). The audit also must meet all requirements set forth in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), or any successor issuance, and/or any HUD Requirements, which are in effect as of the date of the audit onsite fieldwork.
The periods covered will be from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The contract will be for an initial term of two (2) years, with up to three (3) one-year renewal options, not to exceed a total of five (5) years. Auditor will be required to prepare and submit cost certificate statements and final financial status reports on grants closing during the current fiscal year.

The full RFP document can be downloaded by clicking here:  Full RFP


Key Dates:

Submission Deadline:  4:00 P.M. (local time) on June 12, 2026. 


Washington Gardens Redevelopment & Expansion
The Housing Authority City of Elkhart is seeking a qualified development partner to undertake the comprehensive redevelopment of Washington Gardens, an existing 198-unit public housing community, while also constructing additional housing units on adjacent vacant land at the corner of 6th Street and Indiana Avenue.  The project will involve both the modernization of existing residential buildings and site infrastructure, as well as new construction to expand housing opportunities.  Guided by planning principles from the Benham Neighborhood initiative, the vision is to create a cohesive, well-designed residential environment with improved connectivity, clearly defined public and private spaces, and enhanced quality of life for residents. 


The full RFP document can be downloaded by clicking here:  Full RFP


Key Dates:
Submission Deadline:  5:00 P.M. (local time) on June 16, 2026. 

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