The City of Independence issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the HOME Program Affordable Housing Rehabilitation/Development Projects. The RFP aimed to align with the city's housing development objectives, including housing preservation and newly developed affordable for-sale housing units. However, the city cancelled the award and will issue a new RFP with revised specifications. The key aspects of the contract include the city's goals for housing development, the types of organizations that can submit proposals (for-profit, non-profit, and Community Housing Development Organizations), and the requirement for online submission of proposals.
• The RFP was issued on May 2, 2022, with a submission deadline of June 2, 2022.
• The city's housing development objectives include housing preservation and newly developed affordable for-sale housing units.
• The RFP was cancelled, and the city will issue a new RFP with revised specifications.
• Proposals were to be submitted online via the city's website.
• The city provided contact information for questions and assistance, including the email address and phone number of the Contract & Bids Administrator.