Submittals.RFI2026005_Community_Land_Trust_Not-For-Profit_Agency.pdf

This is a Submittals Opening Sheet for Request for Information (RFI) 2026005 issued by the City of Kissimmee, Florida, regarding a Community Land Trust Not-For-Profit Agency partnership. The City is researching the possibility of partnering with an existing not-for-profit agency to establish a Community Land Trust that will support development and preservation of affordable housing for lower-income households. The initiative stems from recommendations made by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) on March 12, 2024, which suggested collaboration with the Florida Housing Coalition to develop both legal and operational frameworks for the Community Land Trust prior to seeking City Commission approval. The submittals opening was scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with two organizations submitting responses: ALMHHI from Bushnell, Florida, and Bright Community Trust from Port Richey, Florida.

The City reserves the right to post bid tabulations or recommended awards electronically on its website at www.kissimmee.gov, and interested parties must file any protests within the prescribed deadlines or waive protest proceedings. This Request for Information represents a strategic initiative to address affordability challenges within the community through the implementation of a Community Land Trust model, with the ultimate goal of requiring City Commission approval before formal implementation.