Charter Township of Waterford Housing Needs Assessment Services
- Client
- Charter Township of Waterford
- Solicitation No.
- 26-10
- Posted
- 10/27/2026
- Category
- Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Charter Township of Waterford is requesting proposals for RFP 26-10 to provide housing needs assessment services in Waterford, MI. The selected vendor must establish a baseline of the township's housing stock and market, identify affordability gaps, assess housing availability for special needs populations, and evaluate natural hazard vulnerabilities. Additional responsibilities include documenting disaster impacts and unmet recovery needs, identifying land use and zoning barriers, creating a prioritized action plan, and supplying reusable maps and digital data files. Vendors must also comply with federal CDBG-DR and 2 CFR Part 200 requirements. Eligibility is limited to onshore USA vendors performing work onsite. All questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026. Sealed bids are due to the Waterford Township Clerk's Office by 2:00 pm local time on November 16, 2026, and digital submissions are accepted via email or online. The contract period is for one year, and the township requires a 100% performance bond and a 25% payment bond.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Complete RFP.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Charter Township of Waterford invites proposals from qualified multidisciplinary consulting firms to prepare a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment and disaster-resilience-focused Housing Study. The selected consultant will assess housing supply, demand, condition, affordability, special needs, and natural hazard vulnerabilities, translating findings into actionable recommendations. Funding is anticipated to be supported in whole or part by CDBG-DR planning funds.
- Issued by
- Charter Township of Waterford
- Request for Proposals Released
- October 26, 2026
- Deadline to Submit Questions
- November 9, 2026
- Deadline to Receive Proposals
- November 16, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy
- Submission details
- Submit six hard copies and one electronic copy to Gary Allison, Township Clerk, Charter Township of Waterford, 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.
- Contract term
- One year
- Place of performance
- Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability, general liability, motor vehicle liability, workers compensation, and optional pollution liability or umbrella insurance as specified.
- Funding
- CDBG-DR planning funds administered by MEDC on behalf of the Michigan Strategic Fund, HUD CDBG, 2 CFR Part 200
How proposals are evaluated
| Qualifications and experience of the project team | |
| Experience with similar evaluation and assessment projects | |
| Experience administering federally funded projects including projects subject to HUD, CDBG, CPF, or other federal grant requirements |
Scope of work
- Establish a baseline of township housing stock, market, households, and housing needs with a five-year outlook
- Identify housing affordability gaps, cost burden, overcrowding, substandard conditions, and unmet needs
- Assess housing availability and adequacy for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income populations
- Assess exposure and vulnerability of housing and residents to flooding and relevant natural hazards
- Document disaster impacts, unmet housing recovery needs, and potential mitigation or resilience measures
- Identify barriers and opportunities regarding land use, zoning, building regulations, infrastructure, and financing
- Translate findings into a prioritized action plan with implementation steps, costs, and funding opportunities
- Provide maps, data tables, and reusable digital files for future planning and grant applications
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in housing policy, market analysis, quantitative research, community engagement, GIS, and disaster recovery planning
- Ability to work with local governments and federally funded projects
- Active SAM.GOV Unique Entity Identifier
Documents to include with the bid
- Six hard copies and one electronic copy of proposal
- Detailed fee proposal identifying costs for each phase
- Proposed project schedule
- At least three references for similar projects completed within the last five years
- Bidder Information Form
- Bid Price/Schedule Form
- Bid Bond or Bid Security
- Certificates of Insurance
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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