OCNHD: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing

Oakland County Procurement Division, acting on behalf of the Health and Human Services/Neighborhood Housing Development, is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a comprehensive Analysis of Impediments (AI+) to Fair Housing for Oakland County. The project involves developing an extensive fair housing study covering 62 units of local government, with 56 participating communities receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The selected contractor will be responsible for researching and analyzing fair housing impediments, collecting demographic and housing data, conducting public input activities, and identifying barriers to housing choice. Key deliverables include a first draft due by August 25, 2025, a public hearing on September 9, 2025, a 30-day public comment period, and a final AI+ report to be submitted by October 17, 2025. The evaluation criteria will be based on a 100-point system, with points allocated as follows: project management (20 points), project team qualifications (25 points), quality of proposal (30 points), project deliverables (10 points), and budget (15 points). Proposals are due by May 21, 2025, with the contractor required to follow HUD's Fair Housing Planning Guide and compile data from sources including the American Community Survey and HUD's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy.

Eligible bidders are restricted to limited partnerships, limited liability companies, for-profit or non-profit corporations authorized to do business in Michigan. The contract will be a fixed-price agreement with incremental payments made upon completion of identified milestones and a 10% holdback until final product acceptance. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in understanding and addressing housing inequities across Oakland County. The contractor must demonstrate extensive experience with fair housing data collection, federal fair housing laws, and familiarity with the local housing market. The project requires in-depth analysis of housing conditions, market dynamics, public and private sector housing challenges, and disparities across racial, ethnic, and income groups. Although no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the RFP emphasizes the importance of a qualified and experienced project team capable of delivering a comprehensive and nuanced fair housing assessment.