City of Wilmington Housing and Homeless Assessment and Market Analysis Services RFQ S9-1026 (2026)
City of WilmingtonCity · Wilmington, NC- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Duration
- 3 months
- Primary contact
- Gilbert Combs
- (910) 341-5809
The 30-second brief
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified consultant or consulting team to complete a standalone document that integrates a Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment, a Housing Market Analysis, and collected socioeconomic indicators for the Cape Fear Region, including New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick Counties. The project supports the HUD Consolidated Plan requirements under 24 CFR Part 91, CDBG (24 CFR Part 570), and HOME (24 CFR Part 92) program regulations. Key tasks include data collection from the U.S. Census Bureau, ACS, CHAS, and HUD eCon Planning Suite; priority needs analysis; homelessness needs assessment; housing market conditions evaluation; and recommendations for CDBG and HOME fund allocations. The work must be completed in approximately 3 months. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience (30 points), similar services and projects (20 points), exceptional strength (20 points), capacity and availability (15 points), quality of submittal (10 points), and demonstrated regional familiarity (5 points).
Standalone analysis and recommendations report, Socioeconomic Data Profile with full source documentation, Stakeholder Engagement Summary, Completed applicable Consolidated Plan sections (Needs Assessment NA-05 through NA-50, Market Analysis MA-05 through MA-65), Funding Recommendations Report, All data files, Datasets, And analytical models, Final presentation deck
Qualifications & Experience (30), Similar Services & Projects (20), Exceptional Strength (20), Capacity and Availability (15), Quality of Submittal (10), Demonstrated familiarity with region (5)
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Summary
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified consultant or consulting team to complete a standalone document that integrates a Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment, a Housing Market Analysis, and collected socioeconomic indicators for the Cape Fear Region, including New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick Counties.
The project supports the HUD Consolidated Plan requirements under 24 CFR Part 91, CDBG (24 CFR Part 570), and HOME (24 CFR Part 92) program regulations. Key tasks include data collection from the U.S. Census Bureau, ACS, CHAS, and HUD eCon Planning Suite; priority needs analysis; homelessness needs assessment; housing market conditions evaluation; and recommendations for CDBG and HOME fund allocations. The work must be completed in approximately 3 months. Proposals are due by November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience (30 points), similar services and projects (20 points), exceptional strength (20 points), capacity and availability (15 points), quality of submittal (10 points), and demonstrated regional familiarity (5 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Standalone analysis and recommendations report, Socioeconomic Data Profile with full source documentation, Stakeholder Engagement Summary, Completed applicable Consolidated Plan sections (Needs Assessment NA-05 through NA-50, Market Analysis MA-05 through MA-65), Funding Recommendations Report, All data files, Datasets, And analytical models, Final presentation deck
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Cover letter/statement of interest
- Responder's Certification
- Affidavit and Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Non-Suspension and Non-Conviction
- Submit to
- City of Wilmington Purchasing Division, 929 N. Front Street, 10th Floor, P.O. Box 1810, Wilmington, NC 28402
- Scope location
- Wilmington, NC
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Wilmington?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. 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: City of Wilmington Purchasing Division, 929 N. Front Street, 10th Floor, P.O. Box 1810, Wilmington, NC 28402. For questions, contact Gilbert Combs.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Wilmington in NC, 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 RFQ 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 Gilbert Combs at (910) 341-5809. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Standalone analysis and recommendations report, Socioeconomic Data Profile with full source documentation, Stakeholder Engagement Summary, Completed applicable Consolidated Plan sections (Needs Assessment NA-05 through NA-50, Market Analysis MA-05 through MA-65), Funding Recommendations Report, All. 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 & Experience (30), Similar Services & Projects (20), Exceptional Strength (20), Capacity and Availability (15), Quality of Submittal (10), Demonstrated familiarity with region (5)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Wilmington?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Cover letter/statement of interest, Responder's Certification, Affidavit and Certificate of Non-Collusion, Non-Suspension and Non-Conviction. Review the full document from City of Wilmington for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wilmington, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.