First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program

The City of Avondale (the “City”) is issuing this Request For Proposals (this “RFP”) seeking proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified, licensed firms (“Vendors”) interested in providing professional services consisting of First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program (the “Services”).

The City has received HOME Investment Partnerships funds (“HOME Funds”) under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Public Law 101-625.

The Subrecipient shall provide the Services as set forth in the Scope of Work and Work Statement attached hereto as Exhibit B and Exhibit D and incorporated herein by reference.

The Subrecipient shall provide the specific Services to the City agreed upon between the parties in a written invoice, as part of the required *Request for Reimbursement* form as provided by the City.

The Subrecipient shall submit quarterly Progress Reports to the City in the form, content and frequency as required by the City. The Progress Reports are due no later than two weeks after the end of the quarter.

The Subrecipient shall maintain client data demonstrating client eligibility for services provided. Such data shall include, but not be limited to, client name, address, income level or other basis for determining eligibility, and description of service provided.

After the expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for up to four successive one-year terms (each, a “Renewal Term”) if (i) it is deemed in the best interests of the City, subject to availability and appropriation of funds for renewal in each subsequent year [...].

The City shall pay the Contractor, based upon work performed and completed to date, and upon submission and approval of invoices. Monthly invoicing is permitted. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of the City's approval of each invoice.

Subrecipient shall maintain "occurrence" form Commercial General Liability insurance with an unimpaired limit of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence, $2,000,000 Products and Completed Operations Annual Aggregate and a $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit.

Subrecipient shall maintain Business Automobile Liability insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence.