Eviction Prevention

The City of Santa Fe is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP #25155) for Eviction Prevention Services through its Central Purchasing Division and Community Services Department. The procurement seeks organizations capable of providing comprehensive services to address housing instability and prevent evictions in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Proposed services may include cash/financial assistance, legal services, eviction prevention program evaluation and development, grant writing, and analysis of local eviction trends. Key objectives include connecting renters to resources, creating pathways to stable housing, and implementing innovative supportive services such as guaranteed income programs. Evaluation criteria will assess proposers based on scope of expertise (35%), cost proposal (25%), interviews (35%), and local business preferences (up to 6% additional points). The RFP schedule includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, with proposals due by July 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Interviews with potential contractors are scheduled for August 1, 2025, with final contract awards anticipated on October 3, 2025.

The procurement appears open to various types of organizations, with a potential preference for local Santa Fe businesses that can receive up to 6% additional evaluation points. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly detailed, the City indicates willingness to consider multiple contract awards and is particularly interested in organizations demonstrating innovative approaches to eviction prevention. The contract will be structured as a City-wide Price Agreement potentially usable by New Mexico state agencies, commissions, institutions, and political subdivisions. The procurement may result in a one-year contract with options to renew up to four years total. Though specific budget ranges were not definitively stated, the RFP suggests funding will be available to support comprehensive eviction prevention strategies, with the maximum contract value to be negotiated during the procurement process. The City emphasizes a best-value approach and seeks organizations capable of reimagining approaches to preventing housing displacement, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable residents through programs like guaranteed income initiatives.