3.28.24
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) Phase 41 of Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Food and Shelter Program issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) on behalf of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) in the Houston/Fort Bend & Harris Counties and Waller County jurisdictions. The EFSP Local Board (Jurisdictions 843200 & 782800) has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM on behalf of the EFSP Local Board is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). On behalf of the EFSP Local Boad (Jurisdictions 843200 & 782800), Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the EFSP Local Board (Jurisdictions 843200 & 782800) and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions are acceptable to EFSP Local Board (Jurisdictions 843200 & 782800). EFPS Local Board (Jurisdictions 843200 & 782800) further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval of the EFSP Phase 41 Board Plan by the EFSP National Board.
Posted 3/25/2024
This announcement is regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) RFP No. BAS-2024 for Bookkeeping/Accounting Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award to the following offeror:
Durio & Korpal, P.C.
The offeror listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror. The offeror shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract. This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
Posted 3/12/2024
This announcement is regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) RFP No. HPBA-2024 – Accounting Services – Homelessness Prevention & Benefits Access Projects. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror:
Bankole, Okoye & Associates PC
The offeror listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror. The offeror shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract. This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
Posted 3/1/2024
Amended 4/1/2024
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) hereby requests proposals from Service Providers of Database & Data Reporting Programming as specified in RFP No. ClientTracking-2024. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Friday March 1, 2024 by visiting ACAM’s website (https://acamweb.org/funding-vendor-opportunities/) or by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected]. For consideration ACAM must receive proposals via email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM CST on Monday, April 1, 2024. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Download the AMENDED RFP here: RFP for Database & Data Reporting Services 2-2024_DEADLINE EXTENDED
Download the RFP here: RFP No. ClientTracking-2024 for Database & Data Reporting Services
Reference documents:
ACAM Grievance Procedure for Applicant Organizations
Updated 3/21/2024
FAQs RFP Data Evaluation Services
Posted 2/8/2024
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) hereby requests proposals from accounting firms and/or contractors to perform bookkeeping/accounting services for general operating as specified in RFP No. BAS-2024. For consideration ACAM must receive proposals via email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM CST on Monday, March 4, 2024. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Download the RFP here RFP BAS-2024 for Accounting Services ACAM Operating 2024
Reference documents:
Accounting Policies ACAM Inc. v14 9-12-23
ACAM Grievance Procedure for Applicant Organizations
Updated 2/29/2023
FAQs RFP BAS Bookkeeping_Accounting Services
Amended 2/7/24
This announcement is regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) RFP No. NextGen3, Next Generation of Youth (NextGen) Workforce Development. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
Center for Pursuit
Covenant House Texas
United for College Success, Inc. (UFCS)
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
Posted 1/17/2024
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) hereby requests proposals from accounting firms and/or contractors to perform accounting services for various homelessness prevention, housing stability and benefits access projects e.g., ESG, ERA, ARPA, and CDBG as specified in RFP No. HPBA-2024. ACAM has received contracts from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for ESG, ERA and expects to receive ARPA funding. For consideration ACAM must receive proposals via email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM CST on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Download the RFP for Accounting Services HPBA-2024
Download the RFP HPBA 2024 FAQs Posted 2.1.24
Reference Documents:
12/11/2023 – Amended 12/29/23
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) has been awarded a $2M contract from the Gulf Coast Workforce Board/Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Next Generation of Youth Services (NextGen). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, and Waller Counties.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 5:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Amended 12/29/23:
Download the RFP ACAM NextGen3 RFP FINAL – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Download RFP NEXTGEN FAQs rev posted 1.12.24
Download the RFP ACAM NextGen3 RFP
Download the ACAM NextGen3 RFP Budget Template
Download ACAM NextGen Collaborative WIOA OSY Youth Services Guidelines
Download Workforce Solutions (WFS) Youth Services Guidebook
Download High-Skill_High-Growth_Occupations HGAC 2023 website
12/6/2023
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFQ, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL), Houston
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFQ, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
11/15/23
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) is soliciting qualifications from firms to provide Tenant Representative Commercial Brokerage Services. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is available as of Friday, November 10, 2023 on ACAM’s website https://acamweb.org/funding-vendor-opportunities/ or may be requested in writing via email to [email protected]. For consideration, ACAM must receive qualifications no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, November 24, 2023. See the RFQ for detailed submission instructions. Responses received late or incomplete will not be reviewed. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Amended 11/24/2023:
ACAM RFQ Commercial Real Estate Broker_DEADLINE EXTENDED
Amended 11/15/2023:
11/9/23
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Homelessness Prevention Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS)
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
9/27/23
As the local coordinating agency for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) in the Houston/Fort Bend & Harris Counties and Waller County jurisdictions, the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries (ACAM) fully expects the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency to allocate funding for EFSP Phase 41 in our jurisdictions. Any nonprofit, faith-based, or local government agency that provides food and shelter services may apply for funding in order to supplement and expand existing homelessness prevention, food, and shelter programs. Previous or current participation in EFSP is not a requirement to apply. ACAM is managing this competition and will make Phase 41 applications available at https://acamweb.org/funding-vendor-opportunities on September 27, 2023, along with all other competition information and eligibility requirements. Applications are due to [email protected] by November 3rd, at 12:00 PM CST. Please direct all questions to Sarah Malcolm at [email protected].
Application Materials:
EFSP Phases 41 Competition Overview
EFSP-Program-Financial Ratios & Budget Application
Additional Important Materials:
EFSP Local Board Handbook Phase 41
EFSP Phase 41 Grievance Procedure
*Phase 35 is the latest manual
Quick Reference Guide:
9/27/23
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) has received a contract award (42217000141, ESG 16) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Wednesday, September 27, 2023 by visiting ACAM’s website OR by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Friday, October 20, 2023. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
9/22/23
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Homelessness Prevention Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS)
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
8/1/23
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) is expected to receive a contract award (TBD ESG 15) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Tuesday, August 1, 2023 by visiting ACAM’s website OR by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Friday, August 25, 2023. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
ACAM ESG 15 HP RFP 2023 – Amended 1 Summary
ACAM ESG 15 HP RFP 2023 – Amended 1
ACAM HP Business Rules 7.19.23
Original: ACAM ESG 15 HP RFP 2023
4/19/2023
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries (“ACAM”), on behalf of the Greater Houston Opportunity Youth Collaborative (“GHOYC”), is requesting qualifications for marketing and communications services to:
Please download the RFQ here for more information about the opportunity and submission details.
1/11/2023
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) for Next Generation of Youth (NextGen2) Workforce Development services. ACAM has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
Goodwill Industries of Houston
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). ACAM will contact the aforementioned offeror(s) to negotiate a contract. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between ACAM and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
11/11/2022
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as ACAM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is soliciting proposals from qualified public accounting firms registered to work in the state of Texas to provide professional audit services.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 2:00 PM CDT on Friday, December 9, 2022. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Click here to download ACAM PAS 2022 RFP
UPDATE 11/15/22: Click here to download ACAM PAS 2022 RFP Grievance Procedure
UPDATE 11/28/22: Click here to download ACAM PAS 2022 RFP FAQ Statement
11/7/22
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Homelessness Prevention Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS)
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
11/4/2022
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) has been awarded a $2.5M contract from the Gulf Coast Workforce Board/Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Next Generation of Youth Services (NextGen). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, and Waller Counties.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 5:00 PM CDT on Friday, December 2, 2022. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Click here to download ACAM NextGen2 RFP
Click here to download ACAM NextGen2 Budget Template
UPDATE 11/21/22: Click here to download ACAM NextGen2 FAQs
9/16/22
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) has recently received a contract award (TBD ESG 14) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Friday, September 16, 2022 by visiting ACAM’s website (https://acamweb.org/funding-vendor-opportunities/) OR by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Friday, October 7, 2022. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Due Date: September 21, 2022 by 12pm CST.
Updated Due Date: September 30, 2022 by 12pm CST
Applications must be submitted electronically to [email protected].
Late applications will not be reviewed. The timestamp on the recipient email will serve as the official time of submission.
Early submissions are encouraged to avoid delivery issues.
Virtual RFP Conference: September 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM CST. Click here to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-ytrDspE9TOR3Fpy3LsV2p78LIctMNw
EFSP Phases 40 & 41 Competition FAQ
Application Materials:
EFSP Phases 40 & 41 Competition Overview Amended
EFSP Phases 40 & 41 Competition Overview Amendment 1
EFSP Phase 40 and Phase 41 Cover Form
EFSP Phases 40 & 41 Application
Additional Important Materials:
2022 EFSP Local Board Handbook Phase 39
EFSP Phase 40 and Phase 41 Grievance Procedure
EFSP Funding Area Quick Reference Guides:
Original Competition Overview (pre-amendment)
2/14/22
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Housing Stability Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) received a contract award (20210000007) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Housing Stability Services Program (HSS1). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Friday, January 14, 2022 by visiting ACAM’s website (https://acamweb.org/funding-vendor-opportunities/) OR by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Monday, January 31, 2022. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Click here for RFP HSS1
Click here for HSS Budget Form
Click here for ACAM HSS Business Rules
Click here for HSS1 FAQ
Due Date: January 14, 2022 by 12pm CST. (UPDATED)
Application Materials:
EFSP Phase ARPA-R Competition Overview Final 1.5.22 AMENDED 2
EFSP Phase ARPA-R Competition Overview Amendment 2
EFSP-Ph-ARPA-R-Program-Budget – Amended
Additional Important Materials:
2022 EFSP Local Board Handbook Phase 39 – revised 12-1-21
EFSP Phase ARPA-R Grievance Procedure
Phase 37 & CARES Manual Addendum
EFSP Funding Area Quick Reference Guides:
Original Competition Overview (pre-amendment):
EFSP Phase ARPA-R Competition Overview
Amendment 1:
EFSP Phase ARPA-R Competition Overview Final 12.17.21 AMENDED
Date: November 22, 2021
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Homelessness Prevention Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
Due Date: December 3, 2021 by 12pm CST.
Application Materials:
EFSP Phase 39 Competition Overview
Additional Important Materials:
2022 EFSP Local Board Handbook Phase 39
EFSP Phase 39 Grievance Procedure
EFSP Phase 35 Manual (Latest Version)
Phase 37 & CARES Manual Addendum
EFSP Funding Area Quick Reference Guides:
Rent/Mortgage Assistance
DATE: October 8, 2021
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) No. AS-ES 2021 Accounting Services-Employment Services Projects. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals and ACAM is hereby announcing its preliminary contract award to the following offeror:
The offeror listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror soon to negotiate a contract. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Preliminary Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror. The offeror shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Preliminary Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract. This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, on behalf of the Local Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), announces the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Supplemental Reimbursement program for nonprofit, faith based and government entities that provided humanitarian aid to migrants encountered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from January 1, 2021- September 30, 2021. Agencies applying for the ARPA Supplemental Funding must be able to identify the eligibility of the clients and eligible expenses. Supplemental Reimbursement through ARPA is not guaranteed. The American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and provides $110 million for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to reimburse local communities that have been supporting a significant influx of southern border migrants.
Any nonprofit, faith-based, or government agency may apply for Supplemental Reimbursement through ARPA, regardless of current or former EFSP participation. The application is available on the ACAM website (https://acamweb.org/funding-vendor-opportunities/). Applications are due no later than October 31, 2021.
Click here for ARPA Supplemental EFSP Reimbursement Application
For more information please click here EFSP Website (unitedway.org)
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) is expected to receive a contract award (TBD ESG 13) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Thursday, September 23, 2021 by visiting ACAM’s website (https://acamweb.org/funding-vendor-opportunities/) OR by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Click here for ACAM ESG 13 HP RFP 2021-22
Click here for ACAM HP Business Rules 7.8.2021
Click here for ACAM ESG 13 HP RFP 2021-22 FAQ
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) received a preliminary contract award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council for Workforce System – Next Generation Youth Services. Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits proposals from qualified contractors of accounting services, registered to work in the state of Texas. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Friday, September 17, 2021 by visiting ACAM’s website (https://acamweb.org/funding-vendor-opportunities/) OR by contacting: Susan Young, via email [email protected], Phone 713-341-5336. For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Friday, October 1, 2021. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
To download the RFP click here: RFP for Accounting Services FINAL 9-17-21
Questions & Answers related to this RFP will be posted here. Deadline for questions is Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
To download the Grievance Procedure click here: Grievance Procedure for RESPONDENT CONTRACTORS to ACAM
Click here to download Questions & Answers related to RFP No. AS-ES 2021: Q&A for RFP No. AS-ES 2021 update 2
Click here to download ACAM’s most recent audit: ACAM’s 2020 Audit
Click here to download ACAM’s most recent IRS 990 filing: ACAM 2020 form 990 Final
DATE: August 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Notice of Conditional Contract Award(s) under RFP No. ESG 12 CARES 2021-22, Homelessness Prevention Services
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Homelessness Prevention Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror(s):
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) received a contract award (44207000045) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Solutions CARES Grant program (ESG-CARES). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits additional applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Thursday, July 15, 2021 by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Friday, August 6, 2021. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
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The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, solicited proposals from qualified public accounting firms to provide professional audit services. A provisional award of contract has been made to Breedlove & Company, P.C.
This notice is to advise that the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is now making available all remaining Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance (SAHA) funds for a Round 3 application period; approximately $4.1 million remains for distribution. Since relatively so few dollars remain, eligible expenses will be considered and prioritized for reimbursement according to sheltering, feeding, transportation, basic heath and first aid, and then other supportive services. The allowable time period for eligible expenditures will be provided in the Round 3 Guidance that will be made available in the coming weeks. For more information please see this notice.
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional consulting services for the Greater Houston Opportunity Youth Collaborative. Please find the full RFP here. The deadline for receiving responses to this request is 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2020. Late proposals will not be accepted. Respondents must submit proposals by e-mail to Joshua Kulak at [email protected].
DATE: February 12, 2021
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) No. Apricot Programming Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals and ACAM is hereby announcing its preliminary contract award(s) to the following offerors(s):
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Preliminary Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Preliminary Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
DATE: January 25, 2021
SUBJECT: Notice of Conditional Contract Award(s) under RFP No. ESG 12-CARES-2021-22, Homelessness Prevention Services
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Homelessness Prevention Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offerors(s):
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) hereby requests proposals from firms and/or contractors to perform Apricot programming services for various projects specified in RFP No. Apricot 2021. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Friday, January 22, 2021.
For consideration, ACAM must receive proposals via email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM CST on Friday, February 5, 2021. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement. The timestamp on the recipient email will serve as the official time of submission. Early submissions are encouraged to avoid delivery issues. ACAM is not responsible for errors that may occur that prevent the timely arrival of proposals by email.
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To download the Questions & Answers related to this RFP click here.
To download the Grievance Procedure click here.
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) is expected to receive a contract award (TBD ESG 12) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Solutions CARES Grant program (ESG-CARES). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Thursday, December 10, 2020 by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Monday, January 11, 2021. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
ACAM ESG 12-CARES-2021-22 HP RFP
Due Date: December 4, 2020 by 12pm CST. (UPDATED)
Application Materials:
EFSP Phase 38 Competition Overview (AMENDED) (PDF)
EFSP Phase 38 Cover Form (PDF)
EFSP Phase 38 Application (PDF)
EFSP Phase 38 Program Budget (Excel Doc) – unlocked
EFSP Phase 38 Competition Overview Amendment 1 (PDF)
Additional Important Materials:
2020 EFSP Local Board Handbook
Phase 38 Local Grievance Procedure
EFSP Phase 35 Manual (Latest Version)
EFSP Phase 37 & CARES Manual Addendum
EFSP Phase 37, 38, & CARES Overview and Guidance
EFSP Phase 38 All Jurisdiction Allocations
EFSP Funding Area Quick Reference Guides:
Original Competition Overview (pre-amendment):
DATE: October 28, 2020
SUBJECT: Notice of Conditional Contract Award(s) under RFP No. ESG 11 2020-21, Homelessness Prevention Services
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Homelessness Prevention Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offerors(s):
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) has recently received a contract award (TBD ESG XI) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Thursday, October 1, 2020 by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Click here for RFP ACAM ESG XI HP RFP 2020-21
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Click here for ACAM ESG 11 2020-21 FAQ
DATE: October 19, 2020
SUBJECT: Notice of Conditional Contract Award(s) under RFP No. ESG 10-CARES (2) 2020-21, Homelessness Prevention Services
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) Homelessness Prevention Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offerors(s):
• Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS)
• Wesley Community Center (WCC)
The offeror(s) listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror(s) soon to negotiate a contract with each offeror. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror(s). The offeror(s) shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) has recently received a contract award (TBD ESG X) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Emergency Solutions CARES Grant program (ESG-CARES). Accordingly, ACAM hereby solicits applications from qualified contractors, registered to work in the state of Texas to serve Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Thursday, September 24, 2020 by contacting: Sarah Malcolm, via email [email protected], Phone 713-429-5958.
For consideration ACAM must receive proposals no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. See RFP for submission details. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement.
Click here to download the RFP ACAM ESG 10 CARES (2) HP RFP 2020-21
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Click here to download ACAM ESG 10 CARES (2) 2020-21 FAQ
Additional Resources:
Click here for the Homelessness Prevention Summary of Eligible Uses of ESG Funds. The items highlighted in yellow are the most common inclusions.
DATE: September 23, 2020
SUBJECT: Notice of Conditional Contract Award(s) under RFP No. HPAS-2020
This announcement is in regard to the Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (“ACAM”) HPAS-2020 Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Accounting Services. The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. has evaluated the proposals received using the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP, and ACAM is hereby announcing its conditional contract award(s) to the following offeror:
The offeror listed above received the evaluation team’s highest ranking(s). The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries will be contacting the aforementioned offeror soon to negotiate a contract. As provided in the RFP, the Notice of Conditional Contract Award is subject to execution of a written contract and, as a result, this Notice does NOT constitute the formation of a contract between the Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries and the apparent successful offeror. The offeror shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to the contract services until a contract containing terms and conditions acceptable to ACAM is executed. ACAM further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Conditional Contract Award at any time prior to the execution of a written contract(s). This award decision is conditioned upon final approval by ACAM review and the successful negotiation of contracts.
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) hereby requests quotes from accounting firms and/or contractors to perform accounting services for various homelessness prevention & intervention projects such as ESG, ESG-CARES, CDBG as specified in RFP No. HPAS-2020. ACAM has received contracts from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for ESG and ESG-CARES. Interested parties may obtain the RFP as of Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
For consideration, ACAM must receive proposals via email to [email protected] no later than 12:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Proposals received late or incomplete will not be considered. ACAM reserves the right to negotiate with any offerors that submit proposals. ACAM complies with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances for procurement. The timestamp on the recipient email will serve as the official time of submission. Early submissions are encouraged to avoid delivery issues. ACAM is not responsible for errors that may occur that prevent the timely arrival of proposals by email.
To download the RFP click here.
To download the Grievance Procedure click here.
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