Organization
Bend 2030
RFP Description
A collaborative housing workgroup of roughly 25 stakeholders was created in June 2016 at the Bend Livability Conference for the purpose of developing and advocating for recommendations of housing tools and policies that would lead to the building of additional workforce housing in Bend. The steering committee of that workgroup now requests proposals for a project manager to manage the work of this group. The selected project manager will use their depth of knowledge of housing policy issues, development code, Oregon legal statutes, and organizational models to coordinate the stakeholders to achieve the goals of the workgroup.
GOAL ONE
Clearly define the workforce housing landscape (defined as housing needs for those making 80-__percent of the area median income) in Central Oregon and specifically Bend using the most accurate data
GOAL TWO
Organize the stakeholders to work together to develop clear recommendations on tools and policies that encourage the building of workforce housing in Bend
GOAL THREE
Organize the stakeholders to work together to advocate for the implementation of workgroup recommendations
Project manager will coordinate all elements of the workgroup including:
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Achievement of goals
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Completion of project according to agreed upon timeline
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Organization of stakeholders
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Management of research
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Development of agendas
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Facilitation of meetings and forums
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Production of necessary reports
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Ensuring workgroup recommendations are lawful
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Public input on recommendations
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Scheduling
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Communications
Qualifications and Requirements
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Interested parties must provide:
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Letter of Submission. Include an introductory letter expressing interest in the project and relevant history and experience in the fields of housing development and project management. Include full name of company, RFP contact person, email address, mailing address and phone number. Letter must be signed by person authorized to bind the company.
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Project Description and Approach. Provide a statement of the services to be provided, including a detailed explanation of how the services are to be provided. Confirm availability and commitment of named key staff to the project. A project schedule, organizational structure, strategy for implementation of workgroup recommendations and key deliverables should be included in this section.
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Qualifications and Experience. Provide brief project descriptions for up to three recent projects similar in nature to the proposed project, including completion dats, measures that indicate quality and successful project completion and the client reference name and phone number. List the experience and qualifications of staff who would be working on the project.
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Cost. Provide a cost proposal to perform the scope of work. Include estimated person hours, labor costs and expenses.
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Proposal Due: Friday, Oct. 7
Send to:
Erin Foote Morgan
Bend 2030 Executive Director
erin@bend2030.org
541-420-8603
