When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of New Orleans. The work is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Facilitation of the Mow to Own Program (Due November 16, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesPosted: October 16, 2026Deadline: November 16, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of New Orleans is seeking a vendor to facilitate its Mow to Own Program, which involves the administration and disposition of adjudicated properties to adjacent landowners.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have proven historical experience with similar projects
Must have capacity to conduct all required research, noticing, legal filings, and auctions
Must have experience with publicizing and advertising auctions on a regional level
Must have experience in legal/title research to shield the City from liability
Must include two client references for similar projects conducted in the past five years
Must meet the 35% DBE contract goal or demonstrate good faith efforts
Must provide evidence of required insurance coverage
Must comply with the City's hiring requirements (Ban the Box)
Must comply with the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Release Date: October 16, 2026

Deadline for DBE Interest: October 22, 2026

Pre-Submittal Conference: October 26, 2026

Deadline for Submitting Questions: November 6, 2026

Submission Deadline: November 16, 2026

Evaluation by Selection Committee: December 2, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 6, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of New Orleans

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DESCRIPTION

The City of New Orleans is requesting proposals from experienced firms to provide services for the facilitation of the Mow to Own Program. This includes the administration and disposition of adjudicated properties to adjacent property landowners without public bidding, as allowed by La. R.S. 47:2202(D). The scope of work includes auctioneering services, developing and implementing outreach strategies, managing activities in compliance with Louisiana law and City policies, maintaining digital records of telephonic outreach, and handling additional requirements for adjacent landowner sales, such as collecting evidence of lot care, keeping records of sales, leases, and donations, and transmitting funds due to the City. The contract term is twelve months.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of New Orleans. The work is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

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