Housing Authority of Champaign County Emergency Housing Supportive Services RFP FY26
Housing Authority of the county of Cumberland, IL.Local Housing Authority · Toledo, IL- Due
- Mar 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 3, 2026
- Duration
- 8 months
- Primary contact
- Jahlinea Cekander
- (217) 378-7100 ext 5059
The 30-second brief
Seeks proposals from qualified organizations to provide emergency housing supportive services, including rental assistance and move-in cost assistance, to households experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of housing loss. The goal is to support housing stabilization and prevent homelessness.
Short and/or long-term rental assistance for a minimum of six (6) months and up to eight (8) months; Assistance with security deposits; Assistance with application and related move-in fees; Maintain accurate records of households served and funds expended for proper reimbursement; Submit required programmatic and financial reports
Organizational experience and capacity; Understanding of the project and proposed approach; Ability to administer rental and move-in assistance; Fiscal accountability and budget reasonableness; Past performance and compliance history
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Summary
Seeks proposals from qualified organizations to provide emergency housing supportive services, including rental assistance and move-in cost assistance, to households experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of housing loss. The goal is to support housing stabilization and prevent homelessness.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Organizational experience and capacity
- Understanding of the project and proposed approach
- Ability to administer rental and move-in assistance
- Fiscal accountability and budget reasonableness
- Past performance and compliance history
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Short and/or long-term rental assistance for a minimum of six (6) months and up to eight (8) months
- Assistance with security deposits
- Assistance with application and related move-in fees
- Maintain accurate records of households served and funds expended for proper reimbursement
- Submit required programmatic and financial reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Cover sheet and organizational information
- Narrative describing proposed approach and capacity
- Description of experience providing rental assistance or housing stabilization services
- Proposed budget and budget narrative demonstrating anticipated target population
- Proof of required licenses, insurance, and good standing
- Any additional documents specified in this RFP
- Submit to
- Email proposal to Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Jahlinea Cekander: [email protected]
- Scope location
- Champaign County
- Reported agency
- Housing Authority of Champaign County
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Housing Authority of the county of Cumberland, IL.?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Email proposal to Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Jahlinea Cekander: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jahlinea Cekander.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Housing Authority of the county of Cumberland, IL. in IL, 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 Jahlinea Cekander at (217) 378-7100 ext 5059. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Short and/or long-term rental assistance for a minimum of six (6) months and up to eight (8) months; Assistance with security deposits; Assistance with application and related move-in fees; Maintain accurate records of households served and funds expended for proper reimbursement; Submit required pr. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Organizational experience and capacity; Understanding of the project and proposed approach; Ability to administer rental and move-in assistance; Fiscal accountability and budget reasonableness; Past p..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Housing Authority of the county of Cumberland, IL.?
All active and historical solicitations from Housing Authority of the county of Cumberland, IL. are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Housing Authority of the county of Cumberland, IL. 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 8 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Cover sheet and organizational information; Narrative describing proposed approach and capacity; Description of experience providing rental assistance or housing stabilization services; Proposed budge. Review the full document from Housing Authority of the county of Cumberland, IL. for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Champaign County. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.