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Harris County Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications –CSD Job No. 2022/2 (Closes 11/3/22)
  

​Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications/Proposals 

Due Date November 3, 2022, 2PM CST 


Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) Request for Applications/Proposals (RFA). ARHP applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from September 28, 2022, to November 3, 2022 or until available program funding is fully allocated. (Para mas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodaciones razonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al (832) 927-4700 o para asistencia rfp@csd.hctx.net.) 


Applications should be submitted by November 3, 2022, 2:00 PM CST to HCCSD's Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054. Late applications will not be accepted. 

 

These funds were provided by the U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept and by Congressional Appropriation. Estimated Funding Available is: 


  • Total CDBG-Disaster Recovery Funding RFP/RFA: $113,000,000

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Maximum CSD funding request will be $13,500,000 per application.  HCCSD determines the form of assistance to be provided to affordable housing projects.  Eligible forms of subsidy include: 1) Grants for non-profits and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs) and 2) Loans that can be forgivable and interest bearing or non-interest bearing. 


An Applicant Conference was held on October 5, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM virtually, find link to meeting at https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/FundingOpportunities.aspx.


CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE RFA APPLICANT CONFERENCE

Affordable Rental Houston Program Conference Meeting - 10.5.22

Affordable Rental Housing Program Presentation



Eligible projects include but not limited to acquisition, rehabilitation, and or new construction of affordable rental housing units. For Specific eligibility information, please visit Funding Opportunities page link (https://csd.harriscountytx.gov‌/Pages/FundingOpportunities.aspx) for information about the program funding, the County's Action Plans, applicable policies, eligibility, application evaluation and selection criteria, standards and any updates. Applicants can also contact HCCSD Rental Development staff for technical assistance by email. No technical assistance questions will be answered after October 14, 2022, 5:00 PM CST. Q/A will be posted on HCCSD’s website for public review. For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Rental Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance. 


Harris County is prioritizing projects that are: 


a) Shovel ready multi-family or single-family rental housing projects, where design and engineering plans are at least 60% complete and the project will complete construction by June 1, 2024, unless otherwise extended. 


b) Acquisition and or moderate rehabilitation of existing multi-family, SRO or single-family rental housing units that will complete rehabilitation construction by June 1, 2024. This includes the development of non-congregate shelter for individuals and or families that are 1) homeless or 2) those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or Human Trafficking as defined by HUD. 


c) Rental housing projects that are a part of an existing homeless housing and services campus that will increase the availability of units for individuals and or families that are 1) homeless or 2) those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or Human Trafficking as defined by HUD. 


d) Rental housing projects under HOME ARP that serve Qualifying Populations that are 1) homeless or 2) those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or Human Trafficking as defined by HUD. 


For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance. (Para mas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodaciones razonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al (832) 927-4700 o para asistencia rfp@csd.hctx.net.) 

 

Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) RFA Items: 

Public Notice - Affordable Rental Housing.docx

Application Cover Sheet - Affordable Rental Housing.pdf

ARHP Application (Excel).xlsm


ARHP Attachments  

  • Attachment B-11 - List of Owner Interests.pdf 

  • Attachment C-14 - Rent Roll Information.pdf

  • Attachment D-1 - Relevant Dev Info Checklist.docx 

  • Attachment D-2 HUD AFHMP Form.PDF

  • Attachment D-4 Housing Development-AFFH Review and Compliance Form - 03312022.docx

  • Attachment D-5 - Cert of Drug Free Workplace.PDF

  • Attachment E - Standards and Design Criteria.pdf

  • Attachment F-3 - Certification Regarding Lobbying.pdf 

  • Attachment F-3 - SF424D-V1.1.pdf

  • Attachment F-4 - References.pdf

  • Attachment F-5 - GLO Compliance Package.pdf

  • Attachment F-6 - Harris County Business Concern Self-Certification Form.pdf

  • Attachment F-6 - MWBE_Plan_Fillable_2022.pdf

  • Attachment F-6 - Section 3 Clause.pdf

  • Attachment F-6 - Section 3 Utilization Plan Statement of Compliance.pdf 

  • Attachment F-7 - Contractor Profile.pdf

  • Attachment F-7 - Statement of Offeror Qualifications (1).pdf

  • Attachment F-8 - Subcontractor Listing Form.pdf

  • Attachment F-9 - Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage Rule 110.110.pdf

  • Attachment F-10 - Certification of Compliance with Federal Standards Requirements.pdf

  • Attachment F-11 - Required Contract Provisions.pdf


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Harris County FY2023 Texans Feeding Texans Request for Proposals (Closes 9/9/2022)
  


​Texans Feeding Texans Request for Qualifications


As part of the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant program, Harris County is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations seeking a Harris County qualifying grant.  To be eligible, organizations must have an existing program that serves home-delivered meals to Harris County homebound elderly and/or disabled residents.  Organizations awarded a qualifying grant will receive the County Resolution Form, required for TDA application.


All applications are due by electronic submission to rfp@csd.hctx.net and two hard copies to Harris County by Friday, September 9, 2022 before 2 p.m. Hard copies can be mailed to or dropped off at the Harris County Community Services Departments located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, TX 77054. 


Late applications will not be accepted.


  • 2023 Texans Feeding Texans Harris County Qualifying Grant Application
  • 2023 Resolution Authorizing County Grant

Any questions should be directed to Toni Candis, Senior Project Analyst, at (832) 927-4800 or toni.candis@csd.hctx.net.


Timeline – Texans Feeding Texans FY2023
 

ActivityDate
TDA Grant Application Release per TDA websiteJuly 26, 2022
Harris County RFQ Released (website and email)August 29, 2022
TDA Grant Application Acceptance per TDA websiteSeptember 1, 2022
Harris County RFQ Applications due to HCCSDSeptember 9, 2022
Selected applicants submitted to Commissioners Court for approvalSeptember 18, 2022
Selected applicants notified of award and provided with County ResolutionsSeptember 30, 2022
Grant Application due to TDANovember 1, 2022

 


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Harris County FY2022 Texans Feeding Texans Request for Proposals (Closes 9/10/21)
  

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Texans Feeding Texans Request for Qualifications

 

As part of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant program, Harris County is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations seeking a Harris County qualifying grant.  To be eligible, organizations must have an existing program that serves home-delivered meals to Harris County homebound elderly and/or disabled residents.  Organizations awarded a qualifying grant will receive the County Resolution Form, required for TDA application.

 

All applications are due by electronic submission to rfp@csd.hctx.net and a hard copy to Harris County by Friday, September 10, 2021 before 2 p.m. Hard copies can be mailed to or dropped off at the Harris County Community Services Departments located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, TX 77054.

 

Late applications will not be accepted.


  • 2022 Texans Feeding Texans Harris County Qualifying Grant Application
  • 2022 Resolution Authorizing County Grant

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Any questions should be directed to Tasha Hicks, Project Analyst, at (832) 927-4803 or tasha.hicks@csd.hctx.net.

 

 

Timeline – Texans Feeding Texans FY2022


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Harris County Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications –CSD Job No. 2022/1
  

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Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Affordable Rental Housing Program(ARHP) Request for Applications/Proposals (RFA). ARHP applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in theapplication) from May 6, 2022, to June 16, 2022 or until available program funding is fully allocated. (Paramas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodacionesrazonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al(832) 927-4700 o para asistencia rfp@csd.hctx.net.) 


Applications should be submitted by June 16, 2022, 2:00 PM CST to HCCSD's Office located at 8410 Lantern PointDrive, Houston, Texas 77054. Late applications will not be accepted.


These funds were provided by theU.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept and by Congressional Appropriation.Estimated Funding Available is:

  • Total CDBG-Disaster Recovery Funding RFP/RFA:$23,000,000 
  • Total HOME/CHDO Funding RFP/RFA: $2,000,000 
  • Total HOME ARP Funding RFP/RFA: $8,500,000
  •  Total CDBG Funding RFP/RFA: $2,000,000  

Maximum CSD funding requestwill be $25,000,000 per application.  HCCSD determines the form of assistance to be provided to affordable housing projects.  Eligible forms ofsubsidy include: 1) Grants for non-profits and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs) and2) Loans that can be forgivable and interest bearing or non-interest bearing.


An Applicant Conference will beheld on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 1:00PM to 2:00 PM virtually, find link to meeting at https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/FundingOpportunities.aspx.Applicants interested in attending should register by emailing their request to rfp@csd.hctx.net with the names of attendees, email address, phone number and organization they represent. Title the email “RFA Applicant Conference”.


 

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE RFA APPLICANT CONFERENCE

Affordable Rental Housing Program Video

Affordable Rental Housing Program Presentation



Eligible projects include but not limited to acquisition, rehabilitation, and or new construction of affordable rental housing units. For Specific eligibility information, please visit Funding Opportunities page link (https://csd.harriscountytx.gov‌/Pages/FundingOpportunities.aspx)for information about the program funding, the County's Action Plans, applicable policies, eligibility, application evaluation and selection criteria, standards and any updates. Applicants can also contact HCCSD Development staff to schedule a virtual technical assistance appointment from May 9, 2022 through May 20, 2022 by email or phone. Technical assistance ends on May 20, 2022. No technical assistance appointments will be made after May 20, 2022. RFA/application questions via email will be accepted until May 27, 2022, 5:00 PM CST. Q/A willbe posted on HCCSD’s website for public review. For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.


Harris County is prioritizing projects that are:


a) Shovel ready multi-family or single-family rental housing projects, where design and engineering plans areat least 60% complete and the project will complete construction by June 1,2024, unless otherwise extended.

b) Acquisition and or moderate rehabilitation of existing multi-family, SRO or single-family rental housing units that will complete rehabilitation construction by June 1, 2024. This includes the development of non-congregate shelter for individuals and or families that are 1) homeless or 2) those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or Human Trafficking as defined by HUD.

c) Rental housing projects thatare a part of an existing homeless housing and services campus that will increase the availability of units for individuals and or families that are 1)homeless or 2) those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or Human Trafficking as defined by HUD.

d) Rental housing projects under HOME ARP that serve Qualifying Populations that are 1) homeless or 2) those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or Human Trafficking as defined by HUD.


For more information on this RFAor requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance. (Para masinformación sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodacionesrazonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al(832) 927-4700 o para asistencia rfp@csd.hctx.net.)


Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP) RFA Items:

ARHPPublic Notice (English andSpanish)

ARHPRequest for Application Cover Sheet and Offeror Instructions/Forms (PDF)

ARHP Application (Excel)

ARHP Attachments

·       Attachment B -11 --  List of Org/Principalw/ Ownership or Special Interests

·       Attachment C - 14 -- Rent Roll Information

·       Attachment D - 1 --    Relevant Development Information Checklist

·       Attachment D - 2 --   HUD AFHMP Form

·       Attachment D - 4 --   Housing Dev.AFFH Review and Compliance

·       Attachment D - 5 --  Certification of Drug Free Workplace

·       Attachment E - 1 --   HCCSD Standards and Design Criteria

·       Attachment F - 3 --   Certification Regarding Lobbying

·       Attachment F - 3 --   SF424D

·       Attachment F - 4 --   References

·       Attachment F - 5 --   GLO Compliance Package

·       Attachment F - 6 --   Harris CoBusiness Concern Self Cert

·       Attachment F - 6 --   MWBE Plan Fillable 2022.pdf

·       Attachment F - 6 --   Section 3 Clause

·       Attachment F - 6 --   Section 3 Utilization Plan Statement of Compliance

·       Attachment F - 7 --   Contractor Profile

·       Attachment F - 7 --   Statement of Offer or Qualifications

·       Attachment F - 8 --   Subcontractor Listing Form

·       Attachment F - 9 --   Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage Requirements

·       Attachment F -10 --  Certification of Compliance with Federal Standards Requirements

·       Attachment F - 11 -- Required Contract Provisions



Harris County Program Year 2021 Entitlement Funding Request for Proposals (Closed 10/26/2020)
  

 


 PY2021

Request for Proposals (RFP)

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Harris County Community Services Department's (HCCSD) Program Year 2021 (PY2021) Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding is posted under Job Number #20/0263.  The Guidebook, Applications and Budgets will be available from Friday, September 25, 2020 through Monday, October 26, 2020 to all eligible applicants through the Harris County Purchasing Department's website using the BuySpeed Online system (https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx). On Purchasing's main page, mouse over the "Bids/Proposals" tab and click on "Current Solicitations" to bring up the BuySpeed Online graphic. Click BuySpeed Online and follow the instructions to register with BuySpeed Online (https://bids.hctx.net/bso/) and gain access to Bid #20/0263. Applications are due to the Harris County Purchasing Department, 1001 Preston, Suite 670 (6th Floor), Houston, Texas 77002 by October 26, 2020 before 2:00 pm local time.


Proposals received later than the deadline above will not be considered!


Please visit HCCSD's Funding Guidelines page (https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/rfq.aspx) for general information regarding the CDBG and ESG Programs. Program specific questions regarding the PY2020 RFP process should be directed to staff as follows:


CDBG General:            Shanna LeBrum           (832) 927-4800

                      CDBG Public Services:     Shanna LeBrum           (832) 927-4800

ESG:     Tasha Hicks                 (832) 927-4803


Applicant Workshop Presentations

In lieu of in person conferences, Harris County has made available for download a narrated Applicant Workshop Presentation for each application posted below. All applicants are strongly encouraged to view Harris County's Applicant Workshop Presentations to assist with their application. 


CDBG General (Facilities and Infrastructure Projects) Applicant Workshop Presentation

 

CDBG Public Services Applicant Workshop Presentation

 

ESG (Homeless Projects) Applicant Workshop Presentation


If you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications or register for an applicant conference, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net. 

 


  • PY2021 Request for Proposals Application Guidebook
  • PY2021 Aviso Público (Public Notice) – Español (Spanish)
  • Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos


 

PY2021 RFP Timeline

ActivityDate
Distribution of Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to mailing listSeptember 11, 2020
Publishing of Public Notice regarding RFPSeptember 25th, October 2nd and 9th
Release of PY2020 RFP – Job No. 20/0263Friday, September 25, 2020
Virtual Round Table Application Discussion Sessions

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Email for more information

 rfp@csd.hctx.net

Round Table Application Discussion Session – CDBG General

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Round Table Application Discussion Session – CDBG Public Services

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Round Table Application Discussion Session – ESG

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Technical Assistance Weeks

(by appointment – phone/email rfp@csd.hctx.net to schedule)

October 5th to October 16th

RFP Submission Deadline

Harris County Purchasing Office

1001 Preston, Suite 670

Houston, Texas 77002

 

Monday, October 26, 2020

By 2:00 pm (late apps not accepted)

Publishing of Public Notice of recommended projects December 2020
Submission of revised, final budget to HCCSD for recommended projectsDecember 2020
Commissioners Court approval and mailing of conditional award lettersJanuary 2021
Contract Negotiations for Awarded ProjectsJanuary 2021
PY2021 Annual Action Plan submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)April-May 2021
Program Year (PY) 2021 startsMarch 1, 2021
Program Year (PY) 2021 endsFebruary 28, 2022

 


 

 

 



 

 
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Harris County Immigrant Legal Services Fund Request for Proposals (Closed 04/19/2019)
  

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HARRIS COUNTY IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES FUND 


REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS  (Closed April 19, 2019)


Harris County Immigrant Legal Services Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) is posted under Job Number # 21/0032. The Guidebook and Application will be available from February 26, 2021 until April 19, 2021 to all eligible applicants through the Harris County Purchasing Department’s website using the BuySpeed Online system (https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx). On Purchasing’s main page, mouse over the “Bids/Proposals” tab and click on “Current Solicitations” to bring up the BuySpeed Online graphic. Click BuySpeed Online and follow the instructions to register with BuySpeed Online (https://bids.hctx.net/bso/) and gain access to Bid # 21/0032. Applications are due to the Harris County Purchasing Department, 1001 Preston, Suite 670 (6th Floor), Houston, Texas 77002 by April 19, 2021, before 2:00 pm local time. Proposals received later than the date and time will not be considered! Questions relating to this RFP must be submitted in writing and directed to Shawn R. Venables, Office of the Purchasing Agent, via email to shawn.venables@pur.hctx.net or by fax to (713) 437-8732. (Las preguntas relacionadas con esta RFP deben enviarse por escrito y dirigirse a Shawn R. Venables, Oficina del Agente de Compras, por correo electrónico a shawn.venables@pur.hctx.net o por fax al (713) 437-8732.)


A virtual Applicant/Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:00am. The link and other information on how to access the virtual Pre-Bid Conference is provided below.


Microsoft Teams meeting 

Join on your computer or mobile app 

Click here to join the meeting


Or call in (audio only) +1 281-985-1862,,131315853# United States, Houston 

Phone Conference ID: 131 315 853# 

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If you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net. 


Immigrant Legal services Fund Application Information: 


1. ILSF Request for Proposals Application Guidebook 

2. Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos



ILSF RFP Timeline

 

Activity Date
Release of ILSF RFP – Job No. 21/0032
(Available for Download from Harris County Purchasing)

Friday, February 26, 2021
Virtual Applicant/ Pre-Bid ConferenceMarch 12, 2021 @ 10:00am
ILSF RFP Submission Deadline
Harris County Purchasing Office
1001 Preston, Suite 670,
Houston, Texas 77002
Monday, April 19, 2021
by 2:00 pm
(late apps not accepted)
Selection of VendorsApr-21
Vendor Agreement submitted, reviewed, and negotiated by
Purchasing and County Attorney
May-21
Purchasing and County Attorney
May 2021
Commissioners Court approval and mailing of conditional
award letters and execution of contracts
May-21



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Harris County Manufactured Home Subdivision Development (MHSD) Program Request for Applications –CSD Job No. 20/1124 (Extended – Closed 03/03/2021)
  

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Manufactured Home Subdivision Development (MHSD) Program Request for Applications

Closed 03/03/2021


Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Manufactured Home Subdivision Development (MHSD) Program Request for Applications (RFA). MHSD applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from November 24, 2020 to February 24, 2021. Applications should be submitted to HCCSD's Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. As Disaster Recovery funds may be used to support the program, please visit Harris County's Disaster Recovery page (www.harrisrecovery.org) for general information about the CDBG-DR program, the County's Supplemental Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates. Applicants can submit RFA questions to HCCSD Development staff by email (send to rfp@csd.hctx.net with title "MHSD RFA Question") or phone until close of business on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.

Potential Sources of program funding include: Harris County General Funds, Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) (Round One) or HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Funding


Manufactured Housing Subdivision Development (MHSD) Program RFA Items:



MHSD Program Request for Application Cover Sheet and Offeror Instructions (PDF)


MHSD Program Request for Application Cover Sheet and Offeror Instruction Attachments (Word Document)


Manufactured Home Subdivision Development Program Application (PDF)


MHSD Application Budget (Excel) – Updated 03/03/2021


HCCSD Standards and Design Criteria – Schematic Design Guidance (PDF)


Harris County Section 3 Policy (PDF)


Buyout Location Maps (PDF) - Updated 12/15/2020


MHSD Program RFA - FAQs - 04/28/2021



HUD Certification Forms (include with RFA submission):

  • Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity and Lobbying Disclosure Instructions (PDF)
  • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (PDF)
  • Standard Form (SF) 424D – Assurances-Construction Programs (PDF)


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Harris County Community Services Department PY2022 Request for Proposals (RFP)
  

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Harris County Community Services Department's (HCCSD) Program Year 2022 (PY2022) Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding is posted under Job Number #21/0237.   

 

The Guidebook, Applications, and Budgets will be available from Friday, July 30, 2021, through Monday, August 30, 2021, to all eligible applicants through the Harris County Purchasing Department's website using the  Bonfire  Online system (https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx).          

     


On Purchasing's main page, mouse over the "Bids/Proposals" tab and click on "Current Solicitations" to bring up the Bonfire Online graphic. Under the Bonfire graphic, there are options to Access solicitations, Direct access to login/register, and registration support.  Click the link and follow the instructions to register with Bonfire Online at https://harriscountytx.bonfirehub.com/portal/  and gain access to Bid #21/0237. Applications must be submitted through Bonfire on or before August 30, 2021, before 2:00 pm local time. 


Proposals received later than the deadline above will not be considered! 


Please visit HCCSD's Funding Guidelines page (https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/rfq.aspx ) for general information regarding the CDBG and ESG Programs. Program-specific questions regarding the PY2020 RFP process should be directed to staff as follows: 

 

CDBG General and ESG:     Tasha Hicks                 (832) 927-4803 

   CDBG Public Services:     Shanna LeBrum          (832) 927-4800 

 


Applicant Workshop Presentations 

In place of in-person conferences, Harris County has made available for download a narrated Applicant Workshop Presentation for each application posted below. All applicants are strongly encouraged to view Harris County's Applicant Workshop Presentations to assist with their application.  

 

CDBG General (Facilities and Infrastructure Projects) Applicant Workshop Presentation 

 
CDBG Public Services Applicant Workshop Presentation 
 
ESG (Homeless Projects) Applicant Workshop Presentation 



If you would like to be included or need to update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number, and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.  In addition, your insight would be appreciated.  Please consider completing the survey below.  Information received will be used to inform Harris County how best to utilize our entitlement funding for Program Year 2022.  


Please click on the survey for English: http://www.surveyshare.com/s/AYAM39B
Please click on the survey for Spanish: http://www.surveyshare.com/s/AYAML9B

 

PY2022 Request for Proposals Application Guidebook 
PY2022 Aviso Público (Public Notice) – Español (Spanish) 
PY2022 Public Notice-English 
Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos  
Notice of Funding Availability 
PY2022 Aviso publico de proyectos recomendados
PY2022 Public Notice of Recommended Projects (English)




PY2022 RFP Timeline 

 

Activity 

Date 

Distribution of Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to the mailing list  

July 23, 2021 

Publishing of Bid Notice regarding RFP 

July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13, 2021  

Release of PY2022 RFP – Job No. 21/0237 

Friday, July 30th, 2021 

Technical Assistance Weeks 

**Mandatory for all new applicants**

(by appointment – phone/email rfp@csd.hctx.net to schedule) 

 

August 2- 13th, 2021 

RFP Submission Deadline 

(Bonfire submittal) 

Harris County Purchasing Office 

1001 Preston, Suite 670 

Houston, Texas 77002 

Monday, August 30, 2021 

By 2:00 pm 

 (late apps not accepted) 

EXTENDED to September 13, 2021

Publishing of Public Notice of recommended projects 


PY2022 Public Notice of Recommended Projects (English)

PY2022 Aviso publico de proyectos recomendados

 January 2022 


Submission of revised, final budget to HCCSD for recommended projects 

December 2021 

Commissioners Court approval and mailing of conditional award letters 

January 2022 

Contract Negotiations for Awarded Projects 

January 2022 

PY2022 Annual Action Plan submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

 

April 2022 

 


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Harris County Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Proposals (Closed 3/1/2019)
  

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Harris County Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding (Round One)

 

Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Proposals

 

The Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has closed the Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding (Round One) Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Proposals. CDBG-DR Affordable Rental Housing Program Applications were available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from September 11, 2018 to March 1, 2019.  Please visit HCCSD's Disaster Recovery page (https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/DisasterRecovery.aspx) for general information about the CDBG-DR program, the County's Supplemental Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates.  For more information on this RFP or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance. (Para mas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodaciones razonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al (832) 927-4700 o para asistencia rfp@csd.hctx.net.)

Program/ Project Status

 

Selected Round One Affordable Rental Housing Projects

 


CDBG-DR Affordable Rental Housing Program Application Items:

Harris County Request for Proposal Cover Sheet

 

CDBG-DR Affordable Rental Housing Program Application - (includes Instructions and Quick Reference Guide)

 

HCCSD Standards and Design Criteria: Schematic Design Guidance

 

Harris County Unique Application Attachments

  • Attachment B-11 Ownership Organizations and Principal Persons
  • Attachment C-14 Sample Rent Roll
  • Attachment D-1 Relevant Development Information Checklist

 

Harris County Section 3 Policy


HUD Certification Forms

  • Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity and Lobbying Disclosure Instructions
  • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  • SF424D – Assurances Construction Programs
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Harris County Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Non-Housing/Infrastructure Competitive Request for Proposals (Close 11/06/2019)
  

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The Harris County Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Non-Housing/Infrastructure Competitive Request for Proposals has closed and HCCSD is reviewing applications. For additional information about this process please visit our Disaster Recovery page (https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/DisasterRecovery.aspx) under the 2017 Flood Event – Hurricane Harvey header. 


Compeitive Infrastrucutre RFP-Closed Example

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2020 COVID CARES Housing Plan (CCHP) Request for Expression of Interest from Qualified Agencies
  

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2020 COVID CARES Housing Plan (CCHP)

Request for Expression of Interest from Qualified Agencies—COVID CARES Housing Plan

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the 2020 COVID CARES Request for Expression of Interest (REI) from Qualified Agencies. This REI is a joint venture between HCCSD and the City of Houston, as members of The Way Home Continuum of Care (COC), to assist in the community's plan to combat the COVID-19 pandemic for those who are experiencing homelessness. The first round of applications are due on July 10, 2020, via email to HCCSD, City of Houston and Coalition for the Homeless. HCCSD will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all of the Harris County and City of Houston CARES Act funding is allocated. For those organizations that are recommended for Harris County funding, other items will need to be submitted and evaluated prior to granting the actual award.


An open session regarding the Request for Expression of Interest from Qualified Agencies was held on Monday, July 6, 2020, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Representatives from the City of Houston's Housing and Community Development; Harris County Community Services Department; and the Coalition for the Homeless, lead agency to The Way Home, were available to answer questions.


For access to a recording of the July 6th CCHP REI webinar click here.  


For access to a written list of questions and answers from the CCHP REI webinar click here.

 

Please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for any additional assistance. In addition, if you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number, and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.

 

 

2020 COVID CARES Housing Plan Request for Expression of Interest Items:

 

        I.      REI: 2020 COVID CARES Housing Plan (CCHP) Request for Expression of Interest

 

      II.      NOFA: Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos

 

    III.      City of Houston funding availability: https://houstontx.gov/housing/rfp.html          

 

 

2020 COVID CARES Housing Plan

Request for Expression of Interest Timeline

ActionDate
Posting of REI and other information to CSD websiteJuly 1, 2020
Distribution of REI Notice via email to Mailing ListJuly 1, 2020

REI Applications Due to all: CoH/HC/Coalition

City of Houston: HCDPublicServices@houstontx.gov

Harris County: rfp@csd.hctx.net 

Coalition for the Homeless: Application@homelesshouston.org

July 10, 2020
Evaluation of REI Applications and Consultation with City of Houston and Coalition for the HomelessJuly 13-15, 2020
Announce/Post Selections on CSD WebsiteJuly 17, 2020
Contact applicants for supplemental information, scopes/details and revised budgetsJuly 20 – July 31, 2020
Contract Negotiations and ReviewAugust 3 – August 28, 2020
Publish Public NoticeAugust 31, 2020
Court Approval of Action Plan Amendments and Contracts for Selected ProjectsSeptember 15, 2020

 


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Harris County Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications – Second Round CSD Job No. 19/1031 (Closes 1/22/2020)
  

​Harris County Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) (Round One), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funding

 

Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications – Second Round

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications (RFA) – Second Round. Affordable Rental Housing Program Applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from November 6, 2019 to January 22, 2020 or until available program funding is fully allocated. Applications should be submitted to HCCSD's Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please visit Harris County's Disaster Recovery page (www.harrisrecovery.org) for general information about the CDBG-DR program, the County's Supplemental Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates. Applicants can also contact HCCSD Development staff to schedule a technical assistance appointment by email or phone until close of business on Monday, January 6, 2020. No technical assistance will be offered after January 6, 2020. For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.


An Applicant Conference will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Harris County Community Services Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054. Applicants interested in attending should register by emailing their request to rfp@csd.hctx.net with the names of attendees, email addresses, phone number and organizations they represent. Title the email "RFA Applicant Conference". Each organization is limited to two attendees due to limited space.  

1. Applicant Conference Slide Presentation

2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) #1


Recommended Second Round RFA Affordable Rental Housing Projects



Affordable Rental Housing Program (Second Round) Application Items:

Harris County Request for Application Cover Sheet

Affordable Rental Housing Program Application – Updated 11/7/19 - (Excel file includes Instructions and Quick Reference Guide tabs)

HCCSD Standards and Design Criteria – Schematic Design Guidance


Harris County Unique Application Attachments:

  • Attachment B-11 Ownership Organizations and Principal Persons
  • Attachment C-14 Sample Rent Roll (if applicable)
  • Attachment D-1 Relevant Development Information Checklist
  • Attachment D-4 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Review and Compliance Form

Harris County Section 3 Policy


HUD Certification Forms:

  • Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity and Lobbying Disclosure Instructions
  • Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  • Standard Form (SF) 424D – Assurances-Construction Programs


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Harris County Harvey Affordable Housing Preservation Program (AHPP) Funding CSD Job No. 20/0211 (Closes 03/13/2020)
  

​Harris County Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Affordable Housing Preservation Program (AHPP) Funding      Job No. 20 0211       Closes March 13, 2020

 

Affordable Housing Preservation Program Request for Applications

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Affordable Housing Preservation Program Request for Applications (RFA). Affordable Housing Preservation Program Applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from February 11, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Applications should be submitted to HCCSD's Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please visit Harris County's Disaster Recovery page (www.harrisrecovery.org) for general information about the CDBG-DR program, the County's Supplemental Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates. For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD AHPP staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.

 

Affordable Housing Preservation Program Application Items:

      • Cover Sheet
      • Request for Application (RFA) - Revised on 02/14/2020

 

Harris County Unique Application Attachments:


      • Attachment A – AHPP Application Form
      • Attachment B – AHPP Sources and Uses of Funds
      • Attachment C – AHPP Budget Summary
      • Attachment I – HC Affordable Housing Standards


Addendums 


Addendum No. 1 - 20/0211

Addendum No. 2 

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Harris County FY2021 Texans Feeding Texans Request for Qualifications (Closes 9/8/20)
  

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Texans Feeding Texans Request for Qualifications

 

As part of the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant program, Harris County is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations seeking a Harris County qualifying grant.  To be eligible, organizations must have an existing program that serves home-delivered meals to Harris County homebound elderly and/or disabled residents.  Organizations awarded a qualifying grant will receive the County Resolution Form, required for TDA application.

 

All applications are due by electronic submission to rfp@csd.hctx.net and a hard copy to Harris County by Tuesday, September 8, 2020 before 4 p.m. Hard copies can be mailed to or dropped off at the Harris County Community Services Departments located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, TX 77054.

 

Late applications will not be accepted.

 

  • 2021 Texans Feeding Texans Harris County Qualifying Grant Application
  • 2021 Resolution Authorizing County Grant

 

Any questions should be directed to Tasha Hicks, Project Analyst, at (832) 927-4803 or tasha.hicks@csd.hctx.net.

 

 

Timeline – Texans Feeding Texans FY2021

ActivityDate
TDA Grant Application Release per TDA websiteJuly, 2020
Harris County RFQ Released (website and email)August 24, 2020
TDA Grant Application Acceptance per TDA websiteSeptember 1, 2020
Harris County RFQ Applications due to HCCSDSeptember 8, 2020
Selected applicants submitted to Commissioners Court for approvalSeptember 29, 2020
Selected applicants notified of award and provided with County ResolutionsOctober 5, 2020
Grant Application due to TDANovember 1, 2020

 

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Harris County Healthy Food Financing Initiative Program Year Request for Proposals "Closed 06/08/2020"
  


HARRIS COUNTY HEALTHY FOOD

FINANCING INITIATIVE

ROUND 1

PY2020 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Harris County Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Round 1 the Program Year 2020 (PY2020) Request for Proposals (RFP) is posted under Job Number # 20/0115.  The Guidebook, Application, and Budget will be available from May 22, 2020, through June 8, 2020, to all eligible applicants through the Harris County Purchasing Department's website using the BuySpeed Online system (https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx). On Purchasing's main page, mouse over the "Bids/Proposals" tab and click on "Current Solicitations" to bring up the BuySpeed Online graphic. Click BuySpeed Online and follow the instructions to register with BuySpeed Online (https://bids.hctx.net/bso/) and gain access to Bid # 20/0115. Applications are due to the Harris County Purchasing Department, 1001 Preston, Suite 670 (6th Floor), Houston, Texas 77002 by June 8, 2020, before 2:00 pm local time. Proposals received later than the date and time will not be considered!

Program-specific questions regarding the HFFI PY2020 RFP process should be directed to Development Staff at (832) 927-4700.

 

If you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number, and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.

  1. HFFI PY2020 Request for Proposals Application Guidebook
  2. Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos

 

 

HFFI PY2020 RFP Timeline

ActivityDate
Distribution of Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to the mailing listMay 15, 2020
Publishing of Public Notice regarding RFPMay 22nd, May 29th, June 5th
Release of HFFI PY2020 RFP – Job No. 20/0115Friday, May 22, 2020

HFFI RFP Submission Deadline

Harris County Purchasing Office

1001 Preston, Suite 670

Houston, Texas 77002

Monday, June 8, 2020

By 2:00 pm (late apps not accepted)

Purchasing requests Best and Final Offers (BAFO) from recommended vendorsJune 15, 2020
Vendors respond to BAFOJune 18, 2020
The final recommendation of vendors June 22, 2020
Vendor Agreement submitted, reviewed and negotiated by Purchasing and County AttorneyAugust 2020
Commissioners Court approval and mailing of conditional award lettersSeptember 2020

 


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