Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Density Bonus

Overview

Affordable Housing in Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission (the “Planning Commission”) provides long-range planning services for four local governments including: unincorporated Hillsborough County and the Cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. Planning Commission staff is in the process of updating the Future of Hillsborough: Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Hillsborough County Florida. It has been determined that additional research and assistance for the update of the Housing Element is needed. The Planning Commission is seeking proposals from qualified planning consultants regarding the unincorporated Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Density Bonus.

The deadline for electronic submittal of proposals is 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2021, to Jennifer Malone, AICP (malonej@plancom.org) and Mariann Abrahamsen, AICP (marianna@plancom.org). Proposals submitted after the stated closing date and time will not be accepted.

Service providers who have experience working with governmental projects in the Hillsborough County area, as well as women and minority-owned firms, are encouraged to respond. The Planning Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Below are the questions submitted by interested parties ahead of the February 12 deadline:

Q: Do resumes count toward the 20 page limit?

A: Resumes are required but do not count toward the 20 page limit.

Q: Does a cover page count toward the 20 page limit?

A: No, a cover page does not count toward the 20 page limit.

Timeline

February 3, 2021

Request for Proposal (RFP) Release Date

February 12, 2021 by 12:00pm (noon)

Electronic Submittal of Questions

February 19, 2021

Answers to Questions posted to RFP Webpage

March 3, 2021

Due Date

March 10, 2021

Interview Notification

March 15 & 16, 2021

It is recommended to note the above dates in case you are selected for an interview.

Interviews with Top Three Applicants

March 16, 2021

Planning Commission Staff Consultant Selection