Foreclosure Registration and Short-Term Vacation Rental Compliance Services

Seminole County, Florida is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive Foreclosure Registration and Short-Term Vacation Rental Compliance Services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on December 8, 2023. The procurement requires developing two separate ADA-compliant online portals: one for short-term vacation rental (STR) registration and compliance monitoring under Land Development Code Chapter 30, Part 70, and another for registering and tracking properties in foreclosure per County Ordinance Chapter 95, Article III. The selected vendor will be responsible for address identification, online registration, compliance monitoring, enforcement, and outreach services for both registries. Evaluation of proposals will be points-based across four criteria: Project Understanding (25 points), Project Approach (25 points), Qualifications and Related Experience (30 points), and Fee Structure (20 points). Key deadlines include a January 2, 2024 deadline for questions and a proposal submission deadline of January 17, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The county reserves the right to evaluate proposers' financial statements, ability to comply with schedules, and past performance.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be for a three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, contingent upon Board of County Commissioners approval for fiscal year 2023/2024. The compensation structure is unique, requiring proposers to specify a percentage retainage for each registration fee collected and a maximum dollar amount per registration as service compensation. The previous vendor for these services went out of business, necessitating this new solicitation. Funding and contract execution are subject to county budget approval, with potential revenue from registration fees potentially contributing to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the proposal requires detailed fee schedules and allows the county to review financial capabilities of potential vendors. The selected contractor must provide comprehensive services, maintain ADA-compliant online portals, and comply with local, county, state, and federal regulations.