RFP - Housing Study and Needs Assessment

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

HOUSING STUDY AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Deadline: July 28, 2025 by 2:00 pm EST

Deliver to: Office of the City Treasurer, 226 N. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307

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PROJECT SUMMARY: The City of Big Rapids is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Housing Study and Needs Assessment. The purpose of the assessment is to evaluate the City’s existing housing stock and to identify strategies that will help ensure the housing market provides equitable housing opportunities to as many community members as possible while accounting for growth over the next several years. Market demands (present and future) and the identification of critical housing gaps and opportunities should also be addressed.

SUBMISSION

Proposal Content

The Proposal shall include the following:

1. A Cover Letter, including:
   1. Examples of prior experience in Housing Study Needs Assessments and the results of recommendations made.
   2. Names and telephone numbers of client references.
2. A clear description of how your firm would complete this project, including scope and methodology.
3. Outline a Work Plan required to complete the Housing Study Needs Assessment, including a total timeline for the entire project with each task clearly identified in the timeline. The work plan schedule should include completion times for each step and an overall timeframe for completion of project.
4. A summary, with resumes attached, of key staff on the project team who will be directly involved in the project, including designation of a single point of contact for coordination of the project.
5. Not to exceed cost for the services to be provided under this proposal.
6. An example of a previously completed housing study (weblink is fine) Any additional terms or conditions, which are deemed necessary for entering into a contract with the City, should be attached or incorporated as part of the proposal.

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