Oregon Buys #S-91400-00017158

Oregon Housing and Community Services Seeks FLEX Lending Program Service Providers

Oregon Housing and Community Services Department is seeking partners to deliver services for its FLEX Lending Program, aimed at expanding affordable homeownership options statewide. - Government Buyer: - Oregon Housing and Community Services Department - Home Ownership Section - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Requested Services: - Trade services: facilitation, information dissemination, marketing, promotion, trade agent/broker activities - Community development consulting - Public relations consulting - Partnering workshop facilitation - Communications marketing services - Products/Part Numbers/Quantities: - All services are requested in a quantity of one (1) each; no part numbers specified - Notable Requirements: - Services must support the FLEX Lending Program, which is designed to provide innovative lending options not limited by tax-exempt bond restrictions - Strategic partnerships are sought to deliver targeted homeownership assistance and down payment support - Services should complement the existing Mortgage Revenue Bond homeownership program - Emphasis on consulting and facilitation for community development, public relations, and marketing - No hardware, software, or physical products are being procured; this is a services-focused opportunity

Description

The solicitation is a Request for Application (RFA) for the FLEX Lending Program aimed at meeting affordable housing needs across Oregon. The program complements the existing Mortgage Revenue Bond homeownership program by offering lending options not constrained by tax-exempt bond limitations, increasing access for prospective homeowners and providing down payment assistance. The solicitation includes services such as community development consulting, public relations consulting, partnering workshop facilitation, and communications marketing services. A pre-bid conference is scheduled, and multiple attachments including application packages and sample agreements are provided.

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