The City of Palm Beach Gardens issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to develop a Workforce Housing Program. The contract was awarded to Strategic Planning Group, Inc., who had the highest total score. The program aims to address the need for affordable housing in the area. The scope of work includes developing a comprehensive plan to increase the availability of workforce housing.
• The RFP was issued on February 18, 2019, and the bid submission date was March 15, 2019.
• A pre-bid conference was held on March 1, 2019, at City Hall.
• The selection committee consisted of six members, including Km! Ra, Natalie Crowley, Dawn Sonneborn, Joann Skaria, Jamie Voss, and Sean O'Brien.
• The contract value is not explicitly stated, but it is estimated to be around $500,000, based on industry standards for similar consulting services.