RFQ - Affordable Housing Compliance & Monitoring 2012LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING SERVICES
OCTOBER 9, 2012
Introduction
The La Quinta Housing Authority ("LQHA") seeks Request for Qualifications from
qualified firms with proven municipal experience to provide affordable housing
administrative, compliance, and monitoring services.
The LQHA as Successor Agency to the former La Quinta Redevelopment Agency,
oversees several affordable housing programs. These programs include a home
ownership silent second trust deed program; a sewer subsidy loan program; and a
residential rehabilitation loan program.
SERVICES REQUESTED, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
➢ Screen program applicants to determine eligibility
➢ Application processing for resale of properties
➢ Annual compliance monitoring, certification, and reporting
➢ Loan subordination review/approval/processing
➢ Payoff processing/monitoring
➢ Coordination with property owners, realtors, escrow and title companies to
process purchase and refinance
➢ Preparation of required forms/paperwork
➢ Provide courteous, professional service to property owners and applicants as
they work through the purchase, refinance, and sale process
Submittal Requirements
Please submit three proposals (two bound/one unbound) including a letter of
interest on or before 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2012 to:
Debbie Powell, Economic Development/Housing Manager
City of La Quinta, City Manager's Office
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Proposals received after the deadline shall not be accepted.
A proposal outlining the consultant's fee schedule shall be submitted with the
Statement of Qualifications.
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Consultants are encouraged to keep their qualifications brief and relevant to the
specific work required.
1. Statement of Qualifications
(a) A listing of proposed project personnel, including resumes for
principals.
(b) Consultant's experience with similar work, including names and
current phone numbers of reference for listed projects.
(c) Specific experience with municipal government.
2. Fee Schedule
The consultant is to submit a detailed fee schedule for all services
contained within this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ").
Selection Process
Statement of Qualifications and letters of interest will be reviewed by a Consultant
Selection Committee. The Committee will rank the consultants for potential
contract negotiations based upon the most pertinent experience and specific overall
qualifications to perform the services requested.
The LQHA will open contract negotiations with the top ranked firm. The
successful consultant will be expected to enter into the attached Professional
Services Agreement.
Anticipated Schedule
■ Issue Request for Proposals
■ Qualification Statements Due
■ City Council Consideration of
Professional Services Agreement
City Rights and Options
October 19, 2012
November 16, 2012
December 18, 2012
The solicitation does not commit the LQHA to award a contract, to pay any cost
incurred with preparation of the proposal, or to procure or contract for services or
supplies. The LQHA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submittals
received in response to this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or
cancel in whole or part this process in its sole and absolute discretion. Subsequent
to negotiations, prospective consultants may be required to submit revisions to this
submittal. All person or entities responding to this RFQ should note that any
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