Affordable_Accessory_Dwelling_Unit_Program.pdf

COUNTY OF ORANGE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FOR

AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM

RFI NO. RFI-012-2777003-AA

Date of Issuance: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Responses Due: Friday, January 3, 2025

2:00 pm (Pacific Time)

RFI for AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM

RFI No. RFI-012-2777003-AA

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I. INTRODUCTION

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

III. QUESTIONNAIRE

IV. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

V. CONTACT INFORMATION

VI. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

VII. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE PROVISIONS

VIII. DISCLAIMER

IX. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

X. OVERVIEW OF DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

XI. OCLSB AND DVBE PREFERENCE POLICIES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .

Attachments:

A - Attachment A RFI Trust ADU - AA -Final

B - Attachment B- CalOptima Grant Agreement with the Trust

C - Attachment C- Trust ADU Policy Manual

D - Attachment D- Trust’s Application for SCAG Grant

E - Attachment E- Template for ADU Loan Note

F - Attachment F- OCHFT Template Agreement Containing Covenants (002)

G - Attachment G- OCHFT Template ADU Loan Agreement

H - Attachment H- Template Deed of Trust

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I. INTRODUCTION

The County of Orange (County) is seeking information pursuant to this Request for Information (RFI) from your organization to support in the development of the County’s RFI-012-2777003-AA, Affordable

Accessory Dwelling Unit Program. Respondents may propose for one or more services requested in this

RFI. Multiple service components are being solicited, therefore may yield multiple contract awards. The

County may award to one, none or multiple Respondents for each service components as the County deems it to be in its best interest. See Section SCOPE OF SERVICES in this RFI for further details about the service components. The responses to this RFI may result in an offer for one or more contracts with the County which will be effective though TBD. The not to exceed amount for all awarded contract(s) will be TBD.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Trust is now in search of an experienced firm to assist or partner with the Trust to fulfill the ADU

Program. The Trust is open to review different avenues in fulfilling the ADU Program so long as it meets with the guidelines of the Grant Agreement as well state and federal laws. The Trust is looking for unique and innovative solutions for services in whole and in part, including but not limited to administration, technical assistance, loan fulfillment, and loan servicing for the ADU Program . The following documents are attached for your reference and review:

A. Attachment B: CalOptima Grant Agreement with the Trust B. Attachment C: Trust ADU Policy Manual

C. Attachment D: Trust’s Application for SCAG Grant

D. Attachment E: Template for ADU Loan Note

E. Attachment F: OCHFT Template Agreement Containing Covenants

F. Attachment G: OCHFT Template ADU Loan Agreement

G. Attachment H: Template Deed of Trust

III. QUESTIONNAIRE

B. Company Information

Please provide your company name and headquarters mailing address*

*Response required

Please provide your company website URL, if applicable*

*Response required

Please provide your companies DUNS Number*

*Response required

Please provide primary contact name(s), telephone number(s), and email address(es)* https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ocgov/projects/135982/document?section=1225681

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*Response required

Please provide how long your organization has provided the services outline in the Scope of Services.*

*Response required

Please describe the current programs your organization administers including identifying the jurisdiction where services are provided*

*Response required mall Business (OCLSB) or a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)?*

To participate as an OCLSB and/or DVBE, the requirements in the OCLSB AND DVBE PREFERENCE

POLICIES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS must be met.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

OC Local Small Business (OCLSB) Preference And Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)

Certifications*

Instructions are located here: https://cpo.ocgov.com/doing-business-oc/preference-policies

• Local_Small_Business_(OCLSB...

*Response required

Upload Response to the Scope of Services Section*

*Response required

ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE TRUST DISCLOSURE OF CONTRIBUTIONS*

Document provided in Attachment A of RFI

*Response required

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT*

Document provided in Attachment A of RFI

*Response required

IV. ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

NOTICE: These dates represent a tentative RFI timeline. The County reserves the right to modify these dates at any time.

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Question Submission Deadline: December 27, 2024, 2:00pm

RFI Submittal Closing Date and Time: January 3, 2025, 2:00pm

V. CONTACT INFORMATION

All questions about this RFI are to be submitted via County’s Online Bidding System no later than by 2:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2024. For OpenGov assistance only, please contact OpenGov Support at procurement-support@opengov.com or via the live chat option on the site.

VI. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. The County shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by Respondent in the preparation and submission of information in response to this RFI. These expenses include, but not limited to: a)

Preparing response to this RFI; b) Submitting the response to the County; c) Discussions with the

County regarding any matter related to the RFI; and d) any other expenses incurred by the

Respondents prior to the date of any potential contract award and execution, if any.

B. Responses received by the County may be public record and subject to public disclosure in accordance with the California Public Records Act. Responses are not to be marked as confidential or proprietary. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, all responses shall become the property of the

County and the County reserves the right to make use of any information or ideas in the responses submitted.

C. Respondent acknowledges and agree that the County is not obligated to include Respondent in any future solicitation process or enter into any contracts because Respondent has submitted a response to this RFI.

D. Respondent agrees that it will not issue any news releases in connection with either the RFI or any subsequent amendment of or effort under this RFI without first obtaining review and written approval of said news releases from the County through the County’s point of contact, April

Alvarez, Deputy Purchasing Agent (“DPA”): april.alvarez@occr.ocgov.com

E. Respondents will be evaluated based on the responses to the questions in Section: Questionnaire.

F. Protest Procedures

Any actual or prospective Respondents who alleges a grievance by the solicitation, award of a contract or approval of an agreement may submit a grievance or protest to the assigned Contract

Administrator.

All protests shall be typed under the protester’s letterhead and submitted in accordance with the provisions stated herein. All protests shall include at a minimum the following information:

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o The signature of the protester or the protester’s representative;

o The solicitation, contract or agreement number;

o A detailed statement of the legal and/or factual grounds for the protest; and o The form of relief requested.

Protest of Proposal Specifications:

All protests related to Proposal specifications must be submitted to the Contract Administrator no later than five (5) business days prior to the Proposal deadline. Protests received after the five (5) business day deadline will not be considered by the County.

In the event the protest of specifications is denied and the protester wishes to continue in the solicitation process, they must still submit a Proposal prior to the close of the solicitation in accordance with the Proposal submittal procedures.

Protest of Award of Contract or Approval of Agreement:

In protests related to the award of a contract or approval of an agreement, the protest must be submitted no later than five (5) business days after the notice of the proposed contract award or agreement approval is provided by the Contract Administrator. Protests relating to a proposed contract award or agreement approval which are received after the five (5) business day deadline will not be considered by the County.

Protest Process:

o In the event of a timely protest, the County shall not proceed with the solicitation, award of the contract or approval of agreement until the Contract Administrator, the County

Purchasing Agent or the Procurement Appeals Board renders a decision on the protest.

o Upon receipt of a timely protest, the Contract Administrator will, within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the protest, issue a decision in writing which shall state the reasons for the actions taken.

o The County may, after providing written justification to be included in the procurement file, make the determination that an immediate award of the contract or approval of the agreement is necessary to protect the substantial interests of the County. The award of a contract or approval of the agreement shall in no way compromise the protester’s right to the protest procedures outlined herein.

o If the protester disagrees with the decision of the Contract Administrator, the protestor may submit a written notice to the Office of the County Purchasing Agent requesting an appeal to the Procurement Appeals Board, in accordance with the process stated below.

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Appeal Process:

o If the protester wishes to appeal the decision of the Contract Administrator, the protester must submit, within three (3) business days from receipt of the Contract Administrator’s decision, a written appeal to the Office of the County Purchasing Agent.

o Within fifteen (15) business days, the County Purchasing Agent will review all materials in connection with the grievance, assess the merits of the protest and provide a written determination that shall contain his or her decision on whether the protest shall be forwarded to the Procurement Appeals Board.

o The decision of the County Purchasing Agent on whether to allow the appeal to go forward will be final and there shall be no right to any administrative appeals of this decision.

G. DUNS Number

The DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identifier issued and maintained by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) that verifies the existence of a business entity. The DUNS number is needed to coordinate with the

System for Award Management (SAM) that combines federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system. https://www.SAM.gov

The DUNS number must be provided to County as part of this RFI. Respondent shall ensure all

DUNS information is up to date and the DUNS number status is “active,” and in good standings prior to execution of any Contract resulting from this RFI.

If County cannot access the Respondent’s DUNS information related to this federal sub award on the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Sub award Reporting System

(SAM.GOV) due to errors in the Respondent’s data entry for its DUNS number, the Respondent must immediately update the information as required.

VII. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE PROVISIONS

C. Indemnification

Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend with counsel approved in writing by County, and hold County, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and those special districts and agencies which

County’s Board of Supervisors acts as the governing Board (“County Indemnitees”) harmless from any claims, demands or liability of any kind or nature, including but not limited to personal injury or property damage, arising from or related to the services, products or other performance provided by

Contractor pursuant to this Contract. If judgment is entered against Contractor and County by a court of competent jurisdiction because of the concurrent active negligence of County or County Indemnitees, Contractor and County agree that liability will be apportioned as determined by the court. Neither Party shall request a jury apportionment. Notwithstanding anything stated above, nothing contained herein shall relieve Contractor of any insurance requirements of obligations created elsewhere in this Contract.

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D. General Insurance Requirements

Prior to the provision of services under this Contract, the Contractor agrees to carry all required insurance at Contractor’s expense, including all endorsements required herein, necessary to satisfy the County that the insurance provisions of this Contract have been complied with. Contractoragrees to keep such insurance coverage current, provide Certificates of Insurance, and endorsements to the County during the entire term of this Contract.

Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors performing work on behalf of Contractor pursuant to this

Contract shall be covered under Contractor’s insurance as an Additional Insured or maintain insurance subject to the same terms and conditions as set forth herein for Contractor. Contractor shall not allow subcontractors to work if subcontractors have less than the level of coverage required by County from

Contractor under this Contract. It is the obligation of Contractor to provide notice of the insurance requirements to every subcontractor and to receive proof of insurance prior to allowing any subcontractor to begin work. Such proof of insurance must be maintained by Contractor through the entirety of this

Contract for inspection by County representative(s) at any reasonable time.

All self-insured retentions (SIR)’s shall be clearly stated on the Certificate of Insurance. Any SIR in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars $50,000 shall specifically be approved by the County’s Risk Manager, or designee. The County reserves the right to require current audited financial reports from Contractor. If

Contractor is self-insured, Contractor will indemnify the County for any and all claims resulting or arising from Contractor’s services in accordance with the indemnity provision stated in this contract.

If the Contractor fails to maintain insurance acceptable to the County for the full term of this Contract, the

County may terminate this Contract.

Qualified Insurer

The policy or policies of insurance must be issued by an insurer with a minimum rating of A- (Secure A.M.

Best's Rating) and VIII (Financial Size Category as determined by the most current edition of the Best's

Key Rating Guide/Property-Casualty/United States or ambest.com). It is preferred, but not mandatory, that the insurer be licensed to do business in the state of California (California Admitted Carrier).

If the insurance carrier does not have an A.M. Best Rating of A-/VIII, the CEO/Office of Risk Management retains the right to approve or reject a carrier after a review of the company's performance and financial ratings.

The policy or policies of insurance maintained by the Contractor shall provide the minimum limits and coverage as set forth below.

Increased insurance limits may be satisfied with Excess/Umbrella policies. Excess/Umbrella policies when required must provide Follow Form coverage.

All insurance policies required by this Contract shall waive all rights of subrogation against the County of

Orange, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents when acting within the scope of their appointment or employment.

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Contractor shall provide thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County of any policy cancellation or non-renewal and ten (10) days prior written notice where cancellation is due to non-payment of premium and provide a copy of the cancellation notice to County. Failure to provide written notice of cancellation may constitute a material breach of the Contract, upon which the County may suspend or terminate this

Contract.

Insurance certificates should be forwarded to the agency/department address listed on the solicitation.

If the Contractor fails to provide the insurance certificates and endorsements within seven (7) days of notification by CEO/Purchasing or the agency/department purchasing division, award may be made to the next qualified vendor.

County expressly retains the right to require Contractor to increase or decrease insurance of any of the above insurance types throughout the term of this Contract. Any increase or decrease in insurance will be as deemed by County of Orange Risk Manager as appropriate to adequately protect County.

County shall notify Contractor in writing of changes in the insurance requirements. If Contractor does not provide acceptable Certificates of Insurance and endorsements to County incorporating such changes within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice, this Contract may be in breach without further notice to Contractor, and County shall be entitled to all legal remedies.

The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Contractor's liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Contract, nor act in any way to reduce the policy coverage and limits available from the insurer.

E. Commercial General Liability

Minimum limits and coverage

$1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate

Required Coverage Forms

The Commercial General Liability coverage shall be written on occurrence basis utilizing Insurance

Services Office (ISO) form CG 00 01, or a substitute form providing liability coverage at least as broad.

Required Endorsements

The Commercial General Liability policy shall contain the following endorsements, which shall accompany the Certificate of Insurance:

A. An Additional Insured endorsement using ISO form CG 20 26 04 13, or a form at least as broad naming the County of Orange its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents as Additional Insureds, or provide blanket coverage, which will state As Required by Written

Contract.

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B. A primary non-contributory endorsement using ISO form CG 20 01 04 13, or a form at least as broad evidencing that the Contractor's insurance is primary, and any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County shall be excess and non-contributing.

The Commercial General Liability policy shall contain a severability of interests clause also known as a

“separation of insureds” clause (standard in the ISO CG 0001 policy).

F. Automobile Liability including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles

Minimum limits and coverage

$1,000,000 combined Single Limit

Required Coverage Forms

The Business Auto Liability coverage shall be written on ISO form CA 00 01, CA 00 05, CA 0012, CA 00

20, or a substitute form providing coverage at least as broad.

G. Workers Compensation

Minimum limits and coverage

Statutory

Required Endorsements

The Workers’ Compensation policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement waiving all rights of subrogation against the County of Orange, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees or provide blanket coverage, which will state As Required by Written Contract.

H. Employers Liability Insurance

Minimum limits and coverage

$1,000,000 per accident or disease

VIII. DISCLAIMER

Responses to this RFI may result in a contract with the County. All information received in response to this

RFI will not be returned. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI, as noted above.

IX. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

OC Community Resources is requesting one (1) electronic copy uploaded on the County’s Online Bidding

System to be submitted no later than Friday, January 3, 2025 by 2:00 pm (PT). Fax responses will not be allowed.

X. OVERVIEW OF DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Respondents must possess demonstrated experience in one or more stages of the home mortgage loan process in the State of California, including origination, underwriting, fulfillment, closing, and servicing. Respondents must show demonstrated track record of compliance with state lending laws and successful loan program outcomes. Experience specifically focused on ADU financing is a plus.

XI. OCLSB AND DVBE PREFERENCE POLICIES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

County of Orange Local Small Business (OCLSB) Preference and Disabled Veteran Business

Enterprise (DVBE) Preference Policies Certification Requirements

I. OCLSB:

OCLSB: Effective January 1, 2020, County of Orange Board of Supervisors adopted the OCLSB

Preference policy. Implementation of the OCLSB Preference policy supports local businesses, the local economy and the development of the County’s tax base.

To be certified as a Local Small Business by the County of Orange, a business shall meet (1) and (2) below:

A. Local Business Requirements:

1. maintains their principal center of operations (i.e. headquarters) within Orange County, and:

2. has:

a. a business address located in the County of Orange that is not a post office box, or

b. a valid business license or certificate of occupancy issued by the County of Orange or by an Orange County city, or other documentation acceptable to the County of Orange.

B. Small Business Requirements:

1. Must be certified as a Small Business by the State of California Department of General Services

(DGS): and,

2. DGS Small Business requirements must be valid at the time of bid submittal.

J. DVBE:

Effective January 1, 2021, County of Orange Board of Supervisors adopted the DVBE Preference policy.

The DVBE Preference policy supports local business opportunity, economy and the development of

County’s tax base, and in addition recognizes the service and sacrifice given by the men and women of our

Armed Forces.

To be certified as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise by the County of Orange, a business shall meet

(A) and (B) below:

A. Must be certified as a DVBE by the State of California Department of General Services (DGS);

and, B. DGS DVBE requirements must be valid at the time of bid submittal.

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To participate as an OCLSB and/or DVBE please read and follow the process outlined in COUNTY OF

ORANGE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS (OCLSB) AND DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS

ENTERPRISE (DVBE) CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS in the VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE.

K. OCLSB/DVBE Certification Requirements:

County Of Orange Local Small Business (OCLSB) Preference And Disabled Veteran Business

Enterprise (DVBE) Certification Requirements

1. To participate as an OCLSB and/or DVBE the following requirements must be met:

a. Must be certified with State of California the Department of General Services (DGS) as a

Small Business - https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx

b. Must be certified with DGS as a DVBE - https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx

c. maintains their principal center of operations (i.e. headquarters) within Orange County

d. Certification must be valid at the date/time solicitation is closed, and it shall remain in effect at the time of contract award. County reserves the right to verify and/or reject incomplete documents.

e. Complete and sign the Affirmation form attached herein. The signed Affirmation form and the OCLSB Certification are required and must be returned with the solicitation response.

2. OCLSB or DVBE Preference provides for the following:

a. Invitation for Bid – IFB

b. Request for Proposal - RFP

4. Dual OCLSB and DVBE Preference provides for the following:

c. Business Certified as OCLSB and DVBE

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