Professional & Technical Assistance for Housing and Community Development Program

The County of Orange, through OC Community Resources, is soliciting proposals for Professional & Technical Assistance for Housing and Community Development Program. This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive services supporting multi-family and single-family affordable housing development, homeownership programs, housing preservation, and community development funding programs. Respondents must have at least three years of experience providing similar services to large government entities, possess the ability to do business in Orange County, and demonstrate adequate personnel capabilities. The evaluation will be conducted using a points-based scoring system that considers the firm's background, qualifications, work plan, approach, organization, and key personnel. The RFP was released on February 7, 2025, with proposal submissions due by March 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Key deliverables include assistance with requests for proposals, financial analysis, program development, policy creation, grant writing, and technical consultation across various housing and community development initiatives.

The procurement includes preferences for Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participants, supporting local businesses and recognizing veterans' contributions. Respondents must complete a Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, which requires transparency regarding any campaign contributions made to Orange County Board of Supervisors members or County Agency Officers within the last 12 months. The contract will be a usage-based agreement with an initial term of five calendar years, starting July 1, 2025. The total development cost estimate is approximately $1,317,800,000 for 2,396 projected supportive housing units, with a projected local funding gap of $329,450,000. The program aims to address housing challenges, particularly for populations including chronic homeless individuals, veterans, seniors, transitional-aged youth, and justice-involved populations. Contractors must maintain a business office in Southern California and are subject to County approval for staffing assignments, with the County retaining significant discretion in personnel management.