RFP - Housing Counseling 2011

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from Baltimore County for housing counseling services. The document outlines the requirements and criteria for organizations interested in providing these services. The document specifies the necessary documentation that applicants must provide, including bylaws, documentation of 501(c)(3) status, certificate of good standing, IRS 990 filing, current and projected budgets, and a recent financial audit. It also requires a copy of the corporate resolution approving the submission of the application and authorizing individuals to represent the corporation. The contract term is stated as one year, with the possibility of up to four additional one-year renewal terms. The vendor/contractor is required to maintain general liability insurance coverage and provide documentation of such insurance. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for interested parties to ask questions and seek clarification. Questions must be submitted in writing by a specified deadline. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria such as proficiency and experience in providing housing counseling, knowledge of the targeted communities, capacity to provide fiscal and administrative support services, level of service proposed, MBE/WBE participation, completeness of response, and price. The document also mentions the possibility of negotiations with offerors and the requirement for oral presentations to the evaluation committee. Contractor qualifications, including financial responsibility and references, are also outlined. The submission process requires one original and eight copies of the complete proposal, along with electronic versions on CDs. The proposals must be securely sealed and addressed to the Baltimore County Purchasing Bureau. The document clarifies that if the proposal is sent by mail or commercial express service, the offeror is responsible for ensuring its timely delivery. Overall, the document provides detailed information about the requirements, evaluation process, and submission guidelines for organizations interested in providing housing counseling services to Baltimore County.