245027 Intent to Award.pdf

This document is a Notification of Intent to Award for RFP No. 245027 for an Urban Renewal Policy Consultant issued by the Contracts and Procurement Division of the City of Salem, Oregon. The City intends to award the contract to Elaine Howard Consulting LLC on June 25, 2024. The selected Consultant of Record will be responsible for developing capital project priorities, preparing urban renewal plans, conducting TIF feasibility studies, reviewing staff reports, advising on programs utilizing urban renewal funding, and providing ongoing advisory services. The RFP specified that proposals would be evaluated based on factors such as the firm's structure, staff qualifications, ability to deliver projects, required City staff support, proposed fee schedule, and references. The RFP did not mention any set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements. Additionally, the RFP did not provide any information about the possible award value or budget range.