9186_RFA_Addendum1_20260225.pdf

RFA #S-91400-00016009 (#9186), Addendum 1

Date: February 25, 2026 To: RFA #S-91400-00016009 Prospective Applicants From: Joshua Ratliff, Procurement & Contracts Specialist Re: Homeownership Language Access/ Community Outreach & Engagement, Addendum No. 1

ADDENDUM NO. 1

TO RFA #S-91400-00016009

This Addendum modifies the Request for Applications (“RFA”) document(s) only to the extent indicated herein. All other areas of the RFA not changed by this Addendum shall remain in full force and effect. This Addendum is hereby made an integral part of the original RFA document, and Applicants must incorporate this Addendum into the RFA as if it were issued in the original RFA.

The RFA is hereby modified as follows: new language is indicated by bolding and underlining and deleted language is indicated by bolding and striking unless a section is replaced in its entirety:

1. Modify RFA Section1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS as follows:

• “Underserved Population” means a population, whether identified by ethnicity, race, minority factors, culture, place of origin, or another characteristic, with a shortage of or obstacle to homeownership services.

2. Modify RFA Section 5: Evaluation

5.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA

A total score of 1100 points is possible. Applications will be evaluated against the criteria shown below applicants must have a minimum score of 70 to be eligible for the award. A detailed Application scoring guide is provided as Attachment D.

1) PROJECT OVERVIEW & ALIGNMENT (650 points)

Please limit each response below to 400 words maximum.

A) Which Underserved Population(s) do you plan to target? What is your agency’s track record of serving these Underserved Population(s)?

B) Provide an overview of your proposed project including key activities and intended impact on your target Underserved Population(s) community.

C) How do the proposed activities align with your agency mission, services, and strategy?

D) How do you know this work is needed? Please describe how you developed the project plan and

Oregon Housing and Community Services Department 725 Summer Street NE, Suite B Salem, OR 97301 Email: joshua.ratliff@hcs.oregon.gov mailto:joshua.ratliff@hcs.oregon.gov how this plan was informed by the community members that you seek to serve.

E) Describe your agency’s capacity to do this work. How will your staff perform this work? What prior experience makes this staff qualified to undertake these efforts?

F) What does success look like for this project? How will you collect data (quantitative and/or qualitative) and how will that be used to improve support to Uunderserved Ppopulations?

3. Modify RFA Attachment A Sample Grant Agreement as follows:

Section 18: MISCELLANEOUS

18.8 Compliance with Law. In connection with their activities under this Grant, the Parties must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Without limiting the generality of the previous sentence, Grantee agrees that in performing the Project, it shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, marital status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

4. Modify RFA Attachment A Sample Grant Agreement as follows:

Exhibit A THE PROJECT

1. DEFINITIONS

“Underserved Population” means a population, whether identified by ethnicity, race, minority factors, culture, or place of origin, or another characteristic, with a shortage of or obstacle to homeownership services.

5. Modify RFA Attachment C Application as follows:

ELIGIBILITY

Which of the following Underserved Populations does your organization currently provide culturally or community-specific services? (Select all that apply.)

A specific racial or ethnic community. Please specify:

People who speak a non-English language. Please specify the language(s):

People with disabilities Farmworkers U.S. veterans Residents of marina or manufactured homes Immigrants and/or refugees People who identify as LGBTQIA+ Other. Please specify:

SCORED CRITERIA

1) PROJECT OVERVIEW & ALIGNMENT (650 points) Please contain each response below to 400 words maximum.

A) Which Underserved Population(s) do you plan to target? What is your agency’s track record of serving these Underserved Population(s)?

B) Provide an overview of your proposed project including key activities and intended impact on your target Underserved Population(s) community.

C) How do the proposed activities align with your agency mission, services, and strategy?

D) How do you know this work is needed? Please describe how you developed the project plan and how this plan was informed by the community members that you seek to serve.

E) Describe your agency’s capacity to do this work. How will your staff perform this work? What prior experience makes this staff qualified to undertake these efforts?

F) What does success look like for this project? How will you collect data (quantitative and/or qualitative) and how will that be used to improve support to Uunderserved Ppopulation(s)?

6. Modify RFA Attachment D Scoring Rubric as follows:

Homeownership Language Access & Community Outreach and Engagement Grant Application

Project Overview and Alignment 650 points possible Workplan and Expected Outcomes 35 points possible

Estimated Budget 15 points possible Total Points Possible 1100

Section 1: PROJECT OVERVIEW & ALIGNMENT (Total: 50 points)

A. Target Underserved Population(s) (10 points)

Which Underserved Population(s) do you plan to target? What is your agency’s track record of serving these Underserved Population(s)?

Score

Range

Scoring Guidance

8-10 Strong, detailed response with clear identification of community, strong track record, and evidence of cultural competence.

5-7 Adequate response with some detail and examples but may lack depth or evidence.

2-4 Limited detail; vague description of community or minimal evidence of past engagement.

0-1 Community not clearly identified; little or no track record provided.

B. Project Overview (10 points)

Provide an overview of your proposed project including key activities and intended impact on your target Underserved Population(s) community.

Score

Range

Scoring Guidance

8-10 Provides a clear, compelling overview of the project. Key activities are well-defined, and the intended impact is specific, measurable, and aligned with community needs.

5-7 Project is generally well-described, but may lack clarity in one area (e.g., vague activities or broad impact statements).

2-4 Project description is vague or incomplete. Activities are listed but not clearly connected to outcomes.

0-1 Minimal or unclear description. Lacks detail on activities or intended impact.

C. Alignment with Mission (10 points)

How do the proposed activities align with your agency mission, services, and strategy?

Score

Range

Scoring Guidance

8-10 Strong alignment with agency mission, services, and strategic goals. Proposal clearly fits within broader organizational efforts.

5-7 General alignment is evident, but connections could be stronger or more explicit.

2-4 Some alignment, but proposal feels tangential to agency’s core work.

0-1 Little or no alignment with agency mission or services.