Bidder Response - Questionnaire (1).docx

BIDDER RESPONSE QUESTIONNAIRE

Instructions to Bidders

1. Complete each required response below and do not exceed the stated character limit. Responses should be concise and directly address the question.

2. This questionnaire is intended to provide a consistent format for evaluating Bidder qualifications, approach, capacity, and value. Do not repeat detailed resumes or project narratives submitted elsewhere in the response.

3. The Budget Template and resumes are separate required submission items. Two project samples are also required under the RFQ and should be submitted separately.

Bidder Qualifications and Proposed Approach

1. Responsiveness to the Scope of Work Briefly describe your understanding of the purpose of this effort and the role you would play in helping Seasonal Communities move from understanding the Seasonal Communities Law and Regulations to practical implementation. Identify the key elements you would prioritize in delivering the work.

Maximum response: 1,000 characters, including spaces.

Enter responses to #1

2. Approach to Delivering Technical Assistance Briefly describe how you would structure and deliver implementation-oriented technical assistance in response to community demand, readiness, and HLC priorities. Address how you would balance proactive outreach with responding to individual community requests.

Enter responses to #2

3. Serving Different Community Needs Seasonal Communities will have different levels of readiness, staffing capacity, and housing needs. Briefly describe how your approach would adapt the type or intensity of assistance provided to different communities while using HLC resources effectively.

Enter responses to #3

4. Coordination and Referrals Briefly describe how you would coordinate with HLC, regional planning agencies, municipal staff, and other technical resources to provide useful assistance while avoiding duplication and appropriately referring matters outside your scope.

Enter responses to #4

Relevant Experience and Qualifications

5. Relevant Organizational Experience Summarize your organization’s relevant experience providing technical assistance to Massachusetts municipalities or similar public-sector clients, with emphasis on land use, zoning, housing implementation, planning, and community engagement.

Enter responses to #5

6. Seasonal Communities/Related Tool Experience Briefly describe your organization’s experience with seasonal, resort, rural, or other communities facing housing pressures similar to Seasonal Communities, and/or your experience with one or more of the tools identified in the RFQ.

Enter responses to #6

Capacity and Ability to Deliver

7. Staffing and Capacity Briefly describe the proposed staffing model and your organization’s capacity to provide the anticipated level of service over the contract term. Identify any material use of subcontractors or partner organizations and their roles.

Enter responses to #7

8. Geographic Coverage and Field Presence Describe the geographic area(s) you are prepared to serve and your ability to provide regular in-person assistance in the Berkshires, Cape Cod, the Islands, and other Seasonal Communities as applicable. Identify any geographic limitations or proposed coverage arrangements.

Enter responses to #8

9. Project Management and Responsiveness Briefly describe how you would manage communications, requests for assistance, scheduling, follow-up, and coordination with HLC over the course of the contract. Highlight any approach you would use to ensure timely and consistent service to multiple communities.

Enter responses to #9

Overall Value

10. Value to HLC and Seasonal Communities Within the available funding, briefly identify what you believe would make your proposed approach particularly valuable and unique to HLC and Seasonal Communities. Focus on the practical benefits, efficiencies, or capabilities your organization would bring to the effort.

Enter responses to #10

Bidder Certification By submitting this questionnaire, the Bidder confirms that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of its knowledge and understands that the questionnaire, budget, project samples, resumes, and other required materials may be considered together in evaluating the response.

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