This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Gastonia, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Signature of this proposal by the Proposer constitutes acceptance by the Proposer of terms, conditions and requirements set forth herein. Minor exceptions may not eliminate the proposal. Any exceptions to the specifications established herein shall be listed in detail on a separate sheet and attached hereto. The City of Gastonia shall determine whether any exception is minor. Proposals received after the date and time set for opening proposals will not be considered for award of a contract and will be returned unopened to the Proposer. It is the sole responsibility of the Proposer to assure that his/her proposal is received by the Housing & Community Engagement Department before the date and time set for opening proposals. All vendors must submit as a part of the proposal package the following items to the City of Gastonia: 1. Affirmative Action Plan for his/herfirm; 2. Current Work Force AnalysisForm; Failure to submit these items as required may result in disqualification of the submitter from award of the contract. All submissions should be directed to: Danette Dye, Director Housing & Community Engagement City of Gastonia 150 S. York Street PO Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28053-1748 Please do not contact any City of Gastonia staff member or any other person involved in the selection process other than the designated contact person(s) regarding the project contemplated under this RFP while this RFP is open and a selection has not been finalized. Any attempt to do so may result in disqualification of the firm's submittal for consideration. The City of Gastonia encourages the participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in City of Gastonia contracts. This proposal is subject to Affirmative Action requirements attached hereto. Questions shall be submitted to Danette Dye, Director of Housing & Community Engagement via email, Danette.Dye@GastoniaNC.Gov Proposers' Interviews (if necessary) August 2, 2024 Contract Start Date September 9, 2024 Draft Documents Available for Staff Review February 28, 2025 Review Action Plan Allocations/Approval from Chief Administrative Officer and Mayor to Proceed *March 7, 2025 Draft Documents Back to Consultant for Final Public Review Preparation March 14, 2025 Advertise for 30-day Public Comment Period March 21, 2025 Public Comment Period March 21, 2025 - April 21, 2025 Presentation and Approval at City Council May 6, 2025 Submit documents to HUD; close out contract May 7, 2025 - May 14, 2025 The City of Gastonia hereby requests proposals for Consultant to Develop 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan to be provided in accordance with terms, conditions and specifications established herein. event RFP note: Proposals, once submitted, may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days. The Proposer must submit one (1) master (hardcopy) and (1) electronic version in PDF format on a flash-drive or CD of their proposal for evaluation purposes. The City of Gastonia reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive technicalities and informalities when such waiver is determined by the City of Gastonia to be in its best interest. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time