Fresno Housing (hereinafter, "the Agency") is a public entity that has served as an affordable housing provider throughout Fresno County for over 80 years. Today, the Agency provides housing programs to 50,000 Fresno County residents under a variety of programs including Low Income Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Migrant Services, Farm Labor Housing, Emergency Housing, and others. Fresno Housing consists of the City of Fresno and of the County of Fresno, each of which are governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The City Board is appointed by the Mayor. Five of the seven commissioners are appointed to four-year, staggered terms. The other two members are appointed to two-year terms from among the residents of housing owned by Fresno Housing. The County Board of Commissioners is structured in the same manner, except that the County Commissioners are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. - - - Fresno Housing's Vision: Make Fresno an engaged county, where all residents have access to quality housing that contributes to vibrant communities, and where all residents are empowered to achieve their educational and economic goals. Fresno Housing's Mission: Create and sustain vibrant communities throughout Fresno County. Fresno Housing's Strategic Goals: To accomplish its mission, the Agency focuses on four primary strategies as it works toward its broad, community-building mission: o Place: Develop & expand the availability of quality affordable housing throughout the city & county of Fresno by growing & preserving appropriate residential assets & increasing housing opportunities for low-income residents. o People: Respect community needs & knowledge - by listening, learning, and researching - & respond to issues compassionately, intelligently, & intentionally - by developing exceptional programs based on shared expectations. o Public: Build support for housing as a key component of vibrant, sustainable communities through public information, engagement, and advocacy that promotes affordable housing & supports the advancement of Fresno's low-income residents. o Partnerships: Collaborate to strengthen Fresno Housing ability to address the challenges facing Fresno communities. In keeping with its strategic plan, the Agency is now soliciting proposals from qualified, licensed and insured entities to provide the below noted services to the Agency. All proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must conform to all of the requirements and specifications outlined within this document and any designated attachments in its entirety. Deadline to submit questions 10/4/2024 @ 4:00 PM PST For Bid Questions: Rebecca Kelley, Procurement Analyst E-mail: rkelley@fresnohousing.org (559) 612-6621