Bid guide
How to bid on Homeownership Education and Counseling for the City of St. Petersburg
What the City of St. Petersburg is buying
The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a qualified nonprofit organization to provide homeownership education, housing counseling, financial literacy, and foreclosure prevention services to its residents. This includes an eight-hour HUD-compliant homeownership education course, one-on-one pre-purchase counseling, post-purchase follow-up, and foreclosure intervention. The selected organization will also conduct neighborhood outreach and educate participants about the City's down payment and closing cost assistance programs. The focus is on increasing sustainable homeownership, especially for low- and moderate-income households.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on August 20, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 01, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time. Late submissions will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for HUD-certified nonprofit organizations with experience in providing homebuyer education, housing counseling, financial literacy, and foreclosure prevention services. Organizations with a focus on serving low- and moderate-income households and conducting community outreach will be particularly well-suited.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation documents and submit your response, you need to visit the City of St. Petersburg's procurement portal on OpenGov Procurement. First, click the "View original source" link to open the opportunity page. You may see a brief security check; allow it to complete. Then, sign in or create a free vendor account on OpenGov Procurement. This will allow you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your proposal before the deadline. Any addenda or updates will be communicated through OpenGov.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your organization's HUD certification and experience in all required service areas, including pre-purchase counseling, post-purchase follow-up, and foreclosure prevention. Highlight your approach to neighborhood outreach and how you will specifically target and serve low- and moderate-income households. Detail your curriculum for the eight-hour HUD-compliant course and how you will integrate information about the City's down payment and closing cost assistance programs. Provide specific examples of past successes in helping individuals achieve and sustain homeownership.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of St. Petersburg; the original posting controls.