Description
This informal RFQ (Event #6087) seeks qualifications from consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Slum and Blight Study for Cuyahoga County, Ohio, updating HUD‑approved designations that expired 12/31/2023 and identifying any additional problem areas. The scope includes data analysis, GIS mapping, a succinct visual final report, public outreach, and presentations to County Council, with deliverables due by May 30‑31 2025 and a HUD submission deadline of July 15 2025. Vendors must have completed at least one similar study within the past ten years, provide detailed staff resumes and references, maintain specific insurance coverages, and submit a sealed hard‑copy qualification by January 31 2025. The procurement is open‑competition, with a pre‑proposal conference call on January 17 2025 and a public qualification opening on January 31 2025. No monetary ceiling is disclosed, and the award details (vendor name, award date) are not included in the provided files.
• Required deliverables: GIS‑based maps, visual report, electronic submission, and possible presentations.
• Minimum qualifications: prior slum/blight study experience, staff resumes, insurance, and compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
• Timeline: Issue 20 Dec 2024 → Qualification deadline 31 Jan 2025 → Report finalization 30 May 2025 → HUD submission 15 Jul 2025.