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PY2021 Request for Proposals (RFP)   ![]() ![]()
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 RFP Timeline | Activity | Date | | Distribution of Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to mailing list | September 11, 2020 | | Publishing of Public Notice regarding RFP | September 25th, October 2nd and 9th | | Release of PY2020 RFP – Job No. 20/0263 | Friday, 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 projects | December 2020 | | Commissioners Court approval and mailing of conditional award letters | January 2021 | | Contract Negotiations for Awarded Projects | January 2021 | | PY2021 Annual Action Plan submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | April-May 2021 | | Program Year (PY) 2021 starts | March 1, 2021 | | Program Year (PY) 2021 ends | February 28, 2022 |
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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.
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+1 281-985-1862,,131315853# United States, Houston Phone Conference ID: 131 315 853# Find a local number | Reset PIN Learn More | Meeting options
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:
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 Conference | March 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 Vendors | Apr-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 |
| 1 | | | 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):
| 2 | | | 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
Harris County Section 3 Policy
HUD Certification Forms
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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:
Harris County Section 3 Policy
HUD Certification Forms:
| 4 | | | 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:
Harris County Unique Application Attachments:
Addendums
Addendum No. 1 - 20/0211
Addendum No. 2
| 5 | | | 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. 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 | Activity | Date | | TDA Grant Application Release per TDA website | July, 2020 | | Harris County RFQ Released (website and email) | August 24, 2020 | | TDA Grant Application Acceptance per TDA website | September 1, 2020 | | Harris County RFQ Applications due to HCCSD | September 8, 2020 | | Selected applicants submitted to Commissioners Court for approval | September 29, 2020 | | Selected applicants notified of award and provided with County Resolutions | October 5, 2020 | | Grant Application due to TDA | November 1, 2020 |
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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.
- HFFI PY2020 Request for Proposals Application Guidebook
- Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos
HFFI PY2020 RFP Timeline | Activity | Date | | Distribution of Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to the mailing list | May 15, 2020 | | Publishing of Public Notice regarding RFP | May 22nd, May 29th, June 5th | | Release of HFFI PY2020 RFP – Job No. 20/0115 | Friday, 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 vendors | June 15, 2020 | | Vendors respond to BAFO | June 18, 2020 | | The final recommendation of vendors | June 22, 2020 | | Vendor Agreement submitted, reviewed and negotiated by Purchasing and County Attorney | August 2020 | | Commissioners Court approval and mailing of conditional award letters | September 2020 |
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