The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) of the City of New York intends to enter into sole source negotiations for additional proprietary software solutions required for the integration into HPD’s existing Emphasys Elite Application (a proprietary software support system) currently provided by Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. The software is utilized to manage and track HPD’s administration of HUD Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments. The additional proprietary software and software enhancements required include an Inquiry Tracking System, Rent Increase Tracking System, File Tracking System, Subpoenas and Evictions Module, Appeals Tracking System, HQS Mobile Inspection Software, Partner Portal Website Modules, PIC Validation Suite, RFTA Module improvements, Batch Correspondence improvements and extensions, and performance improvements. The software currently being utilized by HPD and to be further enhanced with additional software modules under the proposed contract is the proprietary intellectual property of Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. licensed to HPD. Any firm who believes it can provide this requirement is invited to do so in a letter or email to the HPD contact person as follows below:
Housing Preservation and Development,
Office of Legal Affairs/Agency Chief Contracting Officer
100 Gold Street, Room 8S6,
New York, NY 10038
Darylynn Lewis, (212) 863-6140, dl@hpd.nyc.gov