Issued by:
Foreclosure Response
Kym Spring, Coordinator
20 Hall St SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
ForeclosureResponse@gmail.com
June 1, 2009
Request
This is a request for services concerning the development of a local strategy to address residential
mortgage foreclosure and related issues throughout Kent County, Michigan.
Services of qualified planning consultants are requested on a professional contract basis for an
approximately 60-90 day period beginning as soon as possible, but not later than
June 12, 2009. Project deliverables include facilitation of meetings and final draft of plan in written
and electronic format to the Foreclosure Response Coordinator. Bids are requested in a format
describing qualifications, anticipated professional hours and unit (hour) cost. Proposals are to be
directed to Foreclosure Response by June 5, 2009 for timely review and selection by the Oversight
Committee.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization and
does not discriminate against any person in matters of contracting, employment, application for
employment, and benefits on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identification, marital
status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Background
Foreclosure Response is a non-profit effort connecting residents with a variety of community
resources, and advocating changes to stop foreclosures and strengthen neighborhoods. The
Response involves more than seventy stakeholders including non-profit housing and service
agencies, neighborhood organizations, foundations, city and county governments, legal aid
resources, banks and real estate professionals throughout Grand Rapids and Kent County.
Scope of Services
This project is intended to build upon work in progress and further define the scope, key
characteristics and measurable solutions to the foreclosure crisis in Kent County in the final form of
a detailed comprehensive response plan. Outreach to an additional ~40 stakeholders will be
conducted with the assistance of the Foreclosure Response Coordinator.
Consultant Deliverables
By August 12, 2009 Identify short- and long-term remedies and potential appropriate responses
from all vital stakeholders addressing prevention, intervention, stabilization and revitalization.
Analyze and determine data needs for measuring current conditions and intended outcomes.
By September 12, 2009 Deliver a comprehensive plan detailing potential roles, responsibilities for
all vital stakeholders, and anticipated outcomes. The plan will include a timeline, intended
outcomes and an evaluation framework tailored to Kent County and Grand Rapids, based on
successful efforts conducted in other communities.
Proposal Details
Submissions detailing a brief proposal for services, no more than five pages (including resume)
should be sent via email to Kym Spring, ForeclosureResponse@gmail.com.
The funding for this project is contingent upon the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan receiving
requested funding from the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County which will be determined on
May 28, 2009.
Additional information regarding this project and/or this solicitation is available at the
ForeclosureResponse.org website or by contacting Kym Spring.
Email or call 616-401-0680