Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The Washington State Department of Commerce hereafter called “COMMERCE,” is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from firms interested in participating in a project to build capacity for community land trusts (CLTs) in the State of Washington.
Scope of Work
The work for this project includes in person and virtual trainings for organizations interested in adding capacity or forming a new community land trust. This will also include obtaining feedback from training sessions to further modify and tailor the trainings and toolkits to the needs of those attending.
Funding Information
COMMERCE has budgeted an amount not to exceed $950,000 for this project. Proposals in excess of this amount will be considered non-responsive and will not be evaluated.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum qualifications include:
- Licensed to do business in the State of Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparently Successful Contractor.
- Each lead team member must have at least 15 years of experience in/with Community Land Trusts
- The application must include a statement that the grantee has reviewed in detail the specified terms in the contract template. If there are any specific terms to which the organization could not abide, they must include these in their application.
- A signed affirmation the organization has sufficient capacity to conduct proposed activities, including the percentage of each staff member’s time available for this contract, must be included in the application.
For more information, visit https://www.commerce.wa.gov/contracting-with-commerce/rfp-capacity-building-for-community-land-trusts/