Foreclosure Registry Services

Pinellas County, Florida, through its Board of County Commissioners, is seeking a service provider for Foreclosure Registry Services via a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on October 31, 2022. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive foreclosure registry database for the County's Code Enforcement Department, with the primary objective of monitoring and maintaining properties in foreclosure to limit deterioration and reduce associated risks. The selected vendor will be responsible for creating, administering, and maintaining the registry, which includes registering parcels, collecting a $200 fee per registered property, and managing related documentation. Key deliverables include establishing a robust database with contact information, conducting routine property inspections, and implementing a system that supports the county's October 2016 ordinance (Ordinance 16-52). The proposal submissions are due on November 22, 2022, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with written questions accepted until November 11, 2022. Evaluation will be conducted using a 1000-point scoring system, with points allocated across four categories: Competency & Experience (400 points), Qualifications (300 points), Compensation (200 points), and No Exceptions to RFP (100 points).

The contract is structured as a revenue-generating opportunity with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The incumbent vendor is Community Champions, who has managed the foreclosure registry since February 2017 and registered approximately 1,946 properties during their initial contract period. The proposed contract duration is 60 months from the execution date, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the compensation model involves the contractor collecting fees from registered properties, with a percentage to be remitted back to Pinellas County. The previous contract data suggests moderate registry activity, with 1,946 initial property registrations and 410 properties deregistered in the first year. Proposers will be required to specify their proposed revenue-sharing percentage and demonstrate their capability to integrate with existing county systems and meet the comprehensive requirements of the foreclosure registry service.