Harris County Housing and Community Development - Program Year 2027 Emergency Solutions Grants - RFP2027
Harris CountyCounty · Houston, TX- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Development Staff
- (832) 927-4700
The 30-second brief
Harris County Housing and Community Development invites qualified organizations to apply for Program Year 2027 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program funds totaling $1,200,000. Eligible activities include street outreach, emergency shelters, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and HMIS participation to assist unsheltered homeless individuals and families. Applicants must demonstrate financial viability, provide a 100 percent dollar-for-dollar match, maintain active SAM.gov registration with a UEI number, and comply with PRWORA/SAVE and VAWA requirements. Proposals must be submitted through the PY2027 ESG Application Portal by December 4, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. CST. Technical assistance is available by appointment through November 13, 2026.
Application Information (5 points), Organizational Capacity (25 points), Project Information (15 points), Statement of Work/Scope of Services (25 points), Finance Capacity (30 points), Past Performance (10 points up to 110 total)
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Summary
Harris County Housing and Community Development invites qualified organizations to apply for Program Year 2027 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program funds totaling $1,200,000.
Eligible activities include street outreach, emergency shelters, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and HMIS participation to assist unsheltered homeless individuals and families. Applicants must demonstrate financial viability, provide a 100 percent dollar-for-dollar match, maintain active SAM.gov registration with a UEI number, and comply with PRWORA/SAVE and VAWA requirements. Proposals must be submitted through the PY2027 ESG Application Portal by December 4, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. CST. Technical assistance is available by appointment through November 13, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
IRS non-profit status documentation, Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure, Standards Acknowledgement Form, matching funds documentation, working capital proof (4 months account statements or line of credit), financial audit or certified financial statement, 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status documentation, GP2601-01 Subrecipient Data Sheet and Instructions form
- Submit to
- https://hcd.harriscountytx.gov/Bids-and-Public-Notices/open-bids#btns-open-section
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Harris County, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Harris County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://hcd.harriscountytx.gov/Bids-and-Public-Notices/open-bids#btns-open-section. For questions, contact Development Staff.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Harris County in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Development Staff at (832) 927-4700. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Application Information (5 points), Organizational Capacity (25 points), Project Information (15 points), Statement of Work/Scope of Services (25 points), Finance Capacity (30 points), Past Performanc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Harris County?
All active and historical solicitations from Harris County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Harris County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: IRS non-profit status documentation, Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure, Standards Acknowledgement Form, matching funds documentation, working capital proof (4 months account statements or line of credit. Review the full document from Harris County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Harris County, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.