SSLBDA requests qualifications for accounting and consulting services

The South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority “SSLBDA” is requesting qualification statements from Certified Public Accountants and Accounting Firms for Accounting and Consulting Services.  Please click here to download the full RFQ.

The SSLBDA was created in July 2012 by an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Blue Island, the City of Oak Forest and the Village of Park Forest in Illinois. Since its creation, the SSLBDA has added the municipalities of Richton Park, Sauk Village, Midlothian, Hazel Crest, Phoenix and Summit. The mission of the SSLBDA is to facilitate the redevelopment of acquired properties through strategic partnerships with developers, community organizations, lenders, and local governments to improve quality of life, stabilize the tax base, and enhance economic activities that promote sustainable, healthy, and stable communities in a manner consistent with local government plans and priorities.

Key Dates: Release of RFQ May 12, 2014 Qualifications Submission Due Date June 13, 2014 – 2:00 pm Notification of Selected Candidates Goal for week of June 23, 2014 Interviews Goal for week of June 30, 2014 Selection of CPA/CPA Firm Goal by July 15, 2014 Expected Start Date Goal by August 1, 2014