REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF
AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Sheridan County Commission Office
224 S. Main Street, Ste. B-1
Sheridan, WY 82801
Proposals Due by January 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION
Sheridan County in conjunction with the City of Sheridan, and the Towns of Dayton, Ranchester, and Clearmont, herein referred to as Municipal Partners are accepting proposals from qualified housing developers to construct new affordable/attainable housing development within the County of Sheridan. The County and its Municipal partners have approximately $340,000 available that may be utilized for infrastructure assistance to one or more qualified projects.
Respondents must submit one signed original, and one electronic (USB flash drive preferred) copy of the proposal to the Office of the Sheridan County Commission by 4:00 pm on January 14, 2020. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked Affordable Housing Project Development and addressed to:
Office of the Sheridan County Commission
224 S. Main Street, Ste. B-1
Sheridan, WY 82801
QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) are to be directed by e-mail to Renee’ Obermueller, Administrative Director at robermueller@sheridancounty.com, or by calling 307-675-2910. Such contact shall be for clarification purposes only.
SCOPE OF WORK
Background
In 2006, Sheridan County, the City of Sheridan, and the towns of Dayton, Ranchester and Clearmont reached an agreement by resolution to participate in the County-wide Mineral Impact Grant program. The 2-million-dollar grant program was designed to assist in financing infrastructure for affordable housing projects as a result of the impact on housing caused by the Coal Bed Methane boom. In 2007, Affordable Housing Rules were adopted by the Sheridan County Board of Commission and under the terms of the program, funds received in satisfaction of liens, funds forfeited by the developer, or by market sales are deposited in the affordable housing fund to be used for the purpose of reallocating such funds to further develop affordable housing within the County. Funds can be used for infrastructure owned by the County or the incorporated Municipalities, and/or for affordable housing opportunities County-wide.
Requirements
This RFP is designed to identify projects which are ready for acquisition and construction activities. The proposal should not represent a project that is conceptual in nature. Further, the proposal is intended to clearly state the entire scope and anticipated accomplishments of the housing activity proposed.
Qualifications and Experience
Provide a narrative statement describing all entities/firms responsible for the development and management of the project (including service providers if applicable), including the following:
- A description of each entity or firm relevant to the project’s development, construction, and management. Include information on each entity or firm’s role in the project, and experience working together on previous projects. Also, note which will be the project lead.
- Show that the developer or joint venture formed by the developer has demonstrated the ability to secure conventional and/or subsidized financing as any such financing may be applicable to the project.
Project Description
Provide the following information:
- Name of project.
- Property address and location map.
- Number of proposed affordable units or lots, (and basis for which), and affordability levels by unit or lot.
- Total project costs, total units or lots, and cost per unit or lot.
Project Expected Timeline
Respondent shall prepare a table or statement that explains key project timeline, milestones achieved to date and/or projected in the future.
GENERAL POLICIES
Late Proposals
Proposals arriving after the specified date and time will not be considered, nor will late proposals be opened. Each respondent assumes responsibility for timely submission of its proposal.
Proposal Acceptance and Rejection
The County and Municipal Partners reserve the right to accept any proposal, to reject any and all proposals, and to call for new proposals, or dispense with the proposal process.
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals shall be evaluated by The County and Municipal Partners. One or more developers may be selected to move forward to present their proposal in a Public Meeting at a date to be determined proceeding the evaluation. No commitment of funds shall be made until such time that an agreement has been reached by the County and Municipal Partners.
