Request for Proposals (RFP)

The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG) requests proposals from qualified consultants for the following project:

Housing Needs and Market Analysis

for the Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN MSA

Qualifications based selection criteria will be used to analyze proposals from responding consultants. The most qualified candidates may be invited to present a virtually hosted interview. Upon completion of technical ranking and interviews, Metro COG will enter into negotiations with the top ranked firm. Sealed cost proposals shall be submitted with the proposal. The cost proposal of the top ranked firm will be opened during contract negotiations. Those firms not selected for direct negotiations will have their unopened cost proposals returned. Metro COG reserves the right to reject any or all submittals. This project will be funded, in part with federal transportation funds and has a not-to-exceed budget of $150,000.

Interested firms can request a full copy of the RFP by telephoning 701.532.5100, or by e-mail: metrocog@fmmetrocog.org. The RFP will also be posted at fmmetrocog.org.

All proposals received by 4:30 pm (Central Time) on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Metro COG's office will be given equal consideration. Proposals received after 4:30 pm (Central Time) on February 21, 2022 will not be considered. Respondents must submit a PDF of the proposal, and one (1) sealed hard copy of the cost proposal (see Exhibit A).

The digital version (PDF) of the proposal may be emailed. The consultant must verify that the email was received with the PDF attachment prior to 4:30 pm on the due date. Sealed cost proposals shall be shipped to ensure timely delivery to the contact identified below:

Cindy Gray, Executive Director
Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments
One 2nd Street North, Suite 232
Fargo, ND 58102
gray@fmmetrocog.org
701-532-5103

Fax versions will not be accepted as substitutes for the proposals or the sealed cost proposal. Once submitted, the proposals will become property of Metro COG.

Questions must be directed to Cindy Gray (phone number and email shown above).

Note: This document can be made available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities by contacting Savanna Leach, Office Manager at 701.532.5100 or leach@fmmetrocog.org.