Item 09 - Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development

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CITY OF SANTA ANA Usage is not guaranteed. Execution of an agreement between the City and successful firm(s) and/or individual(s) does not guarantee work throughout the duration of the contract period. Numerous factors will be evaluated by the City in its delivery of project and assignments, including technical expertise required. IV. TERM OF AGREEMENT The anticipated term of a pre-loan commitment (Agreement, Contract, or Contract Documents) is for an initial period of two (2) years. The City may, at its sole discretion, extend the pre-loan commitment with the same or more limited scope of required services for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, upon City Manager or City Attorney authorization, as appropriate. The total term of the awarded pre- loan commitment shall not exceed four (4) years. V. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS In order to meet the City’s goals, the City is soliciting proposals for the development of affordable housing projects from developers who are experienced, very knowledgeable of affordable housing programs and their requirements, financially creative, and capable of developing, managing and maintaining high quality housing. Proposers shall have a minimum of five (5) years recent experience in the development of affordable housing projects similar to their proposed project. The selected developer(s) must have a demonstrated history of working cooperatively with surrounding neighborhoods in all phases of project development. Both nonprofit and for-profit developers are eligible to apply, either individually or in partnership with other entities. Developers who can demonstrate the capability to make other funds a significant part of the financing mix for their proposed project will score higher in the selection process than those who cannot. VI. GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION A. Submittal Instructions As discussed further, the City requires that each Proposer submit the following: An electronic submittal via PlanetBids, the City’s Bid Management System; AND Seven (7) hard copies plus one (1) USB Flash Drive containing a copy of the full proposal delivered directly to the City by the due date and time. Electronic Submission It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure that any proposals submitted have been uploaded to PlanetBids prior to the RFP due date and time. Proposals, including all required sections and forms, shall be submitted electronically via the City’s Bid Management System, PlanetBids. PlanetBids will not accept late proposals and no exceptions shall be made. Proposers will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from PlanetBids indicating that their proposal was submitted successfully. The City will only receive and consider those proposals that were transmitted successfully. Submit proposal online at: EXHIBIT 1