When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $150,000.

It was issued by Santa Cruz County. The work is located in Nogales, Arizona, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Housing and community development consulting firm. Experience updating county or regional housing strategies. Expertise in affordable and workforce housing planning. Strong capabilities in policy, regulatory, and land use analysis. Experience with infrastructure capacity and environmental constraint assessment. Skilled in multi-stakeholder facilitation and community engagement. Ability to develop phased implementation plans and funding frameworks. Familiarity with public-sector coordination across municipalities and agencies.

Housing Strategy Update Services (Due August 5, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Nogales, Arizona, United StatesPosted: July 10th, 2026Deadline: August 5th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking consulting services to update a housing strategy through market analysis, policy and infrastructure review, stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning. The work includes assessing prior strategy progress and identifying actionable housing opportunities across income levels.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least five years of experience in housing strategy, housing market and needs analysis, regulatory and land use planning, and housing implementation and funding strategies for public-sector clients
Must demonstrate success on completed housing strategy, housing plan, housing policy, or housing implementation projects for public-sector clients within the last five years
Must have the necessary organization and financial capacity to fulfill the requirements
Must provide evidence of all necessary certificates and licenses
Must be able to demonstrate current workload and ability to meet project schedules or deadlines
Must submit one original and three copies of the submittal
Submittal must not exceed twenty pages single spaced and single sided excluding appendices

BUDGET

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$150,000

TIMELINE

RFQ Published: July 8th, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: July 15th, 2026

Receive Statements of Qualifications: August 5th, 2026

Interview Top 3 (if necessary): August 11th-13th, 2026

Select Consultant: August 14th, 2026

Approval of Contract by County Board of Supervisors: August 19th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 15th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Santa Cruz County

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing agency is seeking a vendor to provide housing strategy update services in Arizona. The selected firm will evaluate current housing conditions and trends, assess the implementation progress and effectiveness of the prior 2022–2027 Housing Strategy, and identify current and projected housing needs across all income levels.

The scope includes analysis of housing opportunity and development readiness, review of regulatory and policy modernization needs, and evaluation of infrastructure, environmental, and market barriers to housing development. The work also includes identifying realistic and fundable housing opportunities, developing an affordable and workforce housing strategy, and supporting stakeholder and community engagement.

The consultant is expected to establish a phased implementation strategy aligned with infrastructure capacity, economic development, and housing production goals. The effort will also support coordination among county departments, municipalities, housing providers, developers, infrastructure providers, employers, and community stakeholders, and include a governance, funding, and performance framework.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $150,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Santa Cruz County. The work is located in Nogales, Arizona, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Housing and community development consulting firm
Experience updating county or regional housing strategies
Expertise in affordable and workforce housing planning
Strong capabilities in policy, regulatory, and land use analysis
Experience with infrastructure capacity and environmental constraint assessment
Skilled in multi-stakeholder facilitation and community engagement
Ability to develop phased implementation plans and funding frameworks
Familiarity with public-sector coordination across municipalities and agencies

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