Professional and Technical Assistance for Homeownership and Community Development Program

The County of Orange is seeking a professional and technical assistance provider to support the administration and implementation of homeownership programs and community development activities. The selected provider will assist staff in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating homeownership programs, and provide on-call technical assistance and consultation to County Staff in utilization of community development funding programs. The provider will also attend meetings as needed to assist staff in presenting staff recommendations to committees, boards, and councils. Some key responsibilities include: • Assist staff in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating homeownership programs • Provide on-call technical assistance and consultation to County Staff in utilization of community development funding programs • Attend meetings as needed to assist staff in presenting staff recommendations to committees, boards, and councils • Assist staff in identifying new sources of homeownership funding opportunities • Assist staff with development of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) or other selection processes for lenders to participate in homeownership programs • Assist staff in evaluating submitted proposals according to RFQs Procurement criterion • Assist in reviewing, processing, and coordination of individual homeownership loan applications for program compliance • Assist staff in developing and evaluating overall program objectives • Assist staff in reviewing all loan agreements and other documents associated with homeownership • Assist staff in developing and implementing monitoring requirements for homeownership programs • Assist staff in preparation and submittal of funding applications for homeownership programs The contract will be for a period of at least three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days from the closing date and time of receipt.