City of White Bear Lake - Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment - 2025
City of White Bear LakeCity · White Bear Lake, MN- Due
- Nov 10, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 17, 2025
- Primary contact
- Tracy Shimek
- (651) 762-4838
The 30-second brief
The White Bear Lake Housing and Redevelopment Authority requests proposals for a Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment of the City's current housing stock, future housing needs, and policy options. The study will provide demographic and economic analysis, housing stock inventory, housing market analysis, and review of housing strategies to support the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The approved project budget is $30,000, with a target completion by June 2026. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on November 10, 2025, with questions due by November 3, 2025. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, work plan, and cost.
A report detailing the information outlined in the scope of work; Two (2) or more meetings with the City's HRA or City Council plus a final presentation of the report and recommendations at a HRA or City Council meeting
Qualifications 30, Work Plan 40, Cost 30
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Summary
The White Bear Lake Housing and Redevelopment Authority requests proposals for a Comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment of the City's current housing stock, future housing needs, and policy options.
The study will provide demographic and economic analysis, housing stock inventory, housing market analysis, and review of housing strategies to support the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The approved project budget is $30,000, with a target completion by June 2026. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on November 10, 2025, with questions due by November 3, 2025. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, work plan, and cost.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Qualifications 30
- Work Plan 40
- Cost 30
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
A report detailing the information outlined in the scope of work; Two (2) or more meetings with the City's HRA or City Council plus a final presentation of the report and recommendations at a HRA or City Council meeting
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Name, address, phone number, description and brief biography of your firm
- Name, title, e-mail address and phone number of the primary contact person
- Resume(s) with educational background, degrees, certifications, and relevant work history
- Past experience with housing studies including 2-3 references
- Minimum of two examples of reports from similar projects within the last five (5) years
- Description or outline of the work plan approach
- Proposed timeframe for completion
- Detailed plan of costs and pricing data
- Statement of proposal validity for not less than 90 days
- Signature by a person duly authorized to legally bind the organization
- Submit to
- https://www.whitebearlakemn.gov/communitydevelopment/bids-rfp/housing-needs-assessment
- Scope location
- White Bear Lake, MN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of White Bear Lake?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.whitebearlakemn.gov/communitydevelopment/bids-rfp/housing-needs-assessment. For questions, contact Tracy Shimek.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of White Bear Lake in MN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tracy Shimek at (651) 762-4838. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: A report detailing the information outlined in the scope of work; Two (2) or more meetings with the City's HRA or City Council plus a final presentation of the report and recommendations at a HRA or City Council meeting. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications 30, Work Plan 40, Cost 30" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of White Bear Lake?
All active and historical solicitations from City of White Bear Lake are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of White Bear Lake regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Name, address, phone number, description and brief biography of your firm; Name, title, e-mail address and phone number of the primary contact person; Resume(s) with educational background, degrees, c. Review the full document from City of White Bear Lake for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: White Bear Lake, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.