What the buyer needs
AI summaryAthens-Clarke County is seeking an entity to administer its Affordable Housing Fund. The fund aims to address critical housing needs through revolving loan programs for affordable home creation and preservation. The selected entity will provide services within Athens-Clarke County. ACCGov has reserved approximately $8 million for the fund, with priorities including an Acquisition Strike Fund, Single-Family Affordable Housing Fund, and Gap Financing for LIHTC Projects Fund.
Scope of work
- Launch and administer the Athens-Clarke County Affordable Housing Fund (ACCAHF)
- Develop eligibility criteria, target income levels, loan products, terms, and application process
- Receive, score, and select loan applications
- Implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track loan performance and outcomes
- Submit quarterly financial and performance reports to ACCGov
- Submit annual reporting on fund performance and number of affordable units
- Collaborate with ACCGov staff and LEH Consulting Group to finalize materials
- Provide services within Athens-Clarke County
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm Qualifications and Experience | 30 points |
| Staff Capacity and Oversight | 20 points |
| Service Delivery and Timeline | 15 points |
| Project Management and Reporting | 15 points |
| Pricing and Cost Proposal | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years proven relevant experience completing similar work
- Non-profits must provide proof of federal tax exemption from the IRS
- Completed audits or financial statements for most recent three fiscal years
- In good standing with ACCGov if former recipient of federal or local funding
- Demonstrate understanding of Athens-Clarke County or highly comparable communities
- Current Athens-Clarke County business license if physically located or performing work there
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter and Table of Contents
- Proposal Narrative
- Proposed Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative (submitted separately)
- Organizational chart, job descriptions, and resumes of key personnel
- Completed audits or financial statements for most recent three fiscal years
- Proof of ability to meet minimum insurance requirements
- Minimum of three (3) letters of support
- Proposal Form (Form B) and Project References (Form C)
- Addenda Acknowledgement (Form D) and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form E)
- Certificate of Good Standing (Form F), Drug-Free Workplace (Form G), GSIC (Form H), and SAVE Affidavits (Form I)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via OpenGov Procurement
- Instructions
- Create a free account at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup, click Draft Response, and follow instructions. Pricing must be submitted separately from Proposal.