Fair Housing (AFFH) Study and Plan

The contract seeks to conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFFH) for Cuyahoga County, focusing on identifying systemic disparities in housing access, opportunities, and outcomes across protected classes. The work includes analyzing demographic, economic, and socioeconomic data to uncover patterns of segregation, discrimination, and unequal resource distribution, with the goal of developing actionable strategies to foster inclusive, equitable, and integrated communities. The assessment must align with federal fair housing requirements and involve meaningful public engagement to ensure community voices inform the final plan. Despite the contract being tied to the City of Salem, Oregon, as the agency listed, the scope of work is geographically focused entirely on Cuyahoga County, creating a mismatch between the soliciting entity and the place of performance. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves scientific and technical consulting services. Deadlines and posting details suggest a narrow window for proposal submission, and while the contract type and set-aside information are unspecified, the emphasis on fair housing analysis and strategic planning requires specialized expertise in housing policy, civil rights compliance, and community outreach. The misalignment in location and agency may indicate an administrative error or broader intergovernmental arrangement not clarified in the provided data.