Better future individual housing program - contractor notice of availability

Pasco County, Florida is soliciting proposals through IEM International for the Better Future Individual Housing Program (IHP), a comprehensive housing restoration initiative funded by approximately $205 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. The Request for Proposals (RFP) targets general contractors to execute four distinct project types: single-family housing rehabilitation (1-4 units and manufactured housing units), single-family housing reconstruction with potential demolition and elevation, manufactured housing unit replacement with potential demolition and elevation, and demolition of unsafe residential and bought-out structures. The program's primary objective is to restore and improve housing stock damaged by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, and Milton, ensuring properties meet minimum building code standards and enhance resilience to future disasters. Interested contractors must submit proposals by January 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, following detailed submission instructions available on the program website (pascobetterfuturecontractors.com). All questions must be submitted via email to betterfuturerfp@pascobetterfuture.com, adhering to specific RFP guidelines and deadlines. Contractors are encouraged to join the program's mailing list to receive official updates, including potential addenda or schedule modifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Interested contractors must be general contractors with demonstrated capabilities in housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and demolition projects. The program will be distributed through Pasco County's vendor notification system (Bonfire), ensuring broad dissemination of the opportunity. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documents, the RFP suggests a comprehensive review process that likely considers contractor qualifications, technical expertise, project approach, and cost-effectiveness. The total program budget of $205 million indicates significant potential contract values, with individual project scopes likely varying based on specific housing restoration requirements. Contractors should carefully review all RFP documentation to understand the full scope of work, submission requirements, and potential contract opportunities within this disaster recovery housing program.