Opportunities
Request for Proposals: 2018 Housing Needs Assessment (Jackson and Hillsdale Counties, Michigan)
Community Action Agency seeks a qualified consulting firm or individual to submit a full proposal for the preparation of a complete Housing Needs Assessment, including present and future affordable, accessible, market rate, micro-housing, rental, ownership etc. in both Jackson and Hillsdale counties with attention made to both central cities of Jackson and Hillsdale, but also surrounding townships and villages. The deadline to submit proposals is 5:00 PM, Friday, May 18, 2018.
Download the Complete 2018 Housing Needs Assessment RFP Packet
Request for Proposals: Children's Program Transportation Services-January 26, 2018
Community Action Agency (CAA), is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizations and firms to provide transportation for children enrolled in the preschool program under a fee-for-service agreement for the one-year period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The agency may, but is not obligated to, extend the awarded contract(s) for two additional one-year periods contingent on the availability of funds and Contractor performance. The deadline to submit questions is 4:00 PM, Thursday, February 8, 2018.
Download the Complete Transportation RFP Packet.
Request for Proposals: Financial Stability Network Coordination Services-October 1, 2017
The Financial Stability Network Coordinating Council is requesting proposals from consultants/firms for activities relating to the coordination of a community wide network of service providers and community members involved in strategies to address the financial stability of Jackson County residents. We anticipate that the implementation will require approximately 1,200 hours over twelve months from February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019.
We invite you to submit your proposals in response to the “Financial Stability Network Coordination Services”. A hard copy of the RFP follows or it can be found on the following websites:
Community Action Agency www.caajlh.org
United Way of Jackson County www.uwjackson.org
Jackson District Library http://myjdl.com
Nonprofit Network http://nonprofnetwork.org
If you choose to respond, proposals must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines provided to:
Nonprofit Network
Attn: Regina Pinney
Address: 2800 Springport Road, Jackson MI 49203
If you have any questions, please contact me at regina@nonprofnetwork.org. Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity.
Download a hard copy of the RFP
PUBLIC NOTICE: Jackson County Continuum of Care – September 27, 2017
Please consider this notification by the Jackson County Continuum of Care (MI-517) that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2017 Continuum of Care Program Application is available. Eligible organizations can apply for Continuum of Care Program Funding through the esnaps system. Information on registration and application is available at https://www.hudexchange.info/e-snaps/. In addition to renewal funding, new permanent housing bonus funding in the amount of $49,089 is available. Information on the use of these funds can be found in the Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Availability at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ya9bax7g All parties applying for funding through this competition must submit their application to the Continuum of Care through the esnaps system by 5 p.m. on August 22, 2017. The Quality Committee will review these applications at their regularly scheduled meeting on August 24, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Jackson Housing Commission building and provide recommended ranking to the full Continuum of Care.
Approval of applicants for funding will be made at the Continuum of Care meeting to be held on September 12, 2017, at 10 a.m. at disAbility Connections, 409 Lindon Ave, Jackson. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application, in writing, no later than September 13, 2017. As the lead agency, Community Action Agency will post on its website, www.caajlh.org, all parts of the Jackson County Continuum of Care Consolidated application by the application deadline of September 28, 2017.
PUBLIC NOTICE: CSBG Public Notice FY 2018-September 13, 2017
The Community Action Agency will accept public comments as required by the Michigan Department of Human Services CSBG State Plan for FY 2018. Public comments will be accepted on the CSBG FY 2017 proposed plan from September 18, 2016 to September 29, 2016.
The plan Summary is as follows: A total of $603,580 of CSBG funds is planned to be utilized in the Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties for the general purpose(s) of education , community development, housing, economic self-sufficiency, to meet the needs of the low-income community of these counties who meet eligibility requirements and would benefit from our services. Services are targeted to low income persons.
Persons or organizations wanting to comment on or review the proposed plan should contact: Maxine Vanlerberg, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays at 55 Barnard St., Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517) 437-3346 by September 29, 2017. Materials are available in alternative formats by calling 1-800-491-0004 Jackson (voice); 1-800-750-9300 Hillsdale (voice); 1-800-438-1845 Lenawee (voice); or 1-800-649-3777 (TDD). These formats can be provided if notification is given a week in advance.
Request for Proposal for IT Services-August 23, 2017
Community Action Agency of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties (“CAA”) is seeking proposals to provide technical services to its network infrastructure currently in use. The goal of the RFP is to select an entity which will contract with CAA for a one to three year period with extensions possible.
For more details download the Request for Proposal for IT Services
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: For Mental Health Services for the Period September 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018- (POSTED 6/15/17)
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to contract for mental health services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 for the Children’s Programs. The purpose of this RFP is to obtain the services of a mental health professional, certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a state or other political subdivision of the United States, and having knowledge of and experience in serving young children and their families, hereinafter referred to as the “Bidder” to perform services for the Community Action Agency in Jackson and Hillsdale counties.
DUE: JULY 14, 2017, 5 p.m.
Inquiries regarding RFP on Mental Health Services and Responses Provided
PUBLIC NOTICE: Jackson County Continuum of Care - September 13, 2016
Please consider this notification by the Jackson County Continuum of Care (MI-517) that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2016 Continuum of Care Program Application is available. Eligible organizations can apply for Continuum of Care Program Funding through the esnaps system. Information on registration and application is available at https://www.hudexchange.info/e-snaps/. In addition to renewal funding, new permanent housing bonus funding in the amount of $43,983 is available. Information on the use of these funds can be found in the Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Availability at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/jk8xf2j All parties applying for funding through this competition must submit their application to the Continuum of Care through the esnaps system by August 15, 2016.
Approval of applicants for funding will be made at a special meeting of the Continuum of Care in August, date to be determined at the next Continuum of Care meeting being held at 10 a.m. August 2, 2016 at disAbility Connections, 409 Lindon Ave, Jackson. Notice of date/time/location of this meeting will be provided at the CAA website, through 211 email blasts, and through the Continuum of Care email list. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application, in writing, no later than August 30, 2016. Ranking of projects will occur at the September 6th Continuum of Care meeting at 10 a.m. at disAbility Connections (address above). As the lead agency, Community Action Agency will post on its website, www.caajlh.org, all parts of the Jackson County Continuum of Care Consolidated application by the application deadline of September 14, 2016.
CSBG Public Notice FY 2017
The Community Action Agency will accept public comments as required by the Michigan Department of Human Services CSBG State Plan for FY 2017. Public comments will be accepted on the CSBG FY 2017 proposed plan from September 12, 2016 to September 26, 2016.
the Plan Summary Is As Follows: A Total Of $608,934 of Csbg Funds Is Planned To Be Utilized In The Jackson, Lenawee And Hillsdale Counties For The General Purpose(s) Of Education , Community Development, Housing, Economic Self-sufficiency, To Meet The Needs Of The Low-income Community Of These Counties Who Meet Eligibility Requirements And Would Benefit From Our Services. Services Are Targeted To Low Income Persons.
Persons or organizations wanting to comment on or review the proposed plan should contact: Maxine Vanlerberg, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays at 55 Barnard St., Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517) 437-3346 by September 26, 2016. Materials are available in alternative formats by calling 1-800-491-0004 Jackson (voice); 1-800-750-9300 Hillsdale (voice); 1-800-438-1845 Lenawee (voice); or 1-800-649-3777 (TDD). These formats can be provided if notification is given a week in advance.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Jackson County Continuum of Care August 15, 2016
Community Action Agency (CAA) as the fiduciary for the Jackson County Continuum of Care has been awarded $26,080 in Planning Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to facilitate planning activities for the operations of the Jackson County Continuum of Care to ensure compliance with the HEARTH Act. Responsive bidders will have a working knowledge of Continuum of Care related programming and familiarity with Continuum of Care operations.
Copies of the requests will be available on August 15, 2016 on CAA’s website www.caajlh.org under the opportunities tab or hard copies available at CAA’s main office located at 1214 Greenwood Avenue, Jackson MI 49203.
Request for Qualifications: Jackson County Continuum of Care Planning Grant Implementation
PUBLIC NOTICE: Jackson County Continuum of Care July 13th, 2016
Please consider this notification by the Jackson County Continuum of Care (MI-517) that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2016 Continuum of Care Program Application is available. Eligible organizations can apply for Continuum of Care Program Funding through the esnaps system. Information on registration and application is available at https://www.hudexchange.info/e-snaps/. In addition to renewal funding, new permanent housing bonus funding in the amount of $43,983 is available. Information on the use of these funds can be found in the Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Availability at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/jk8xf2j All parties applying for funding through this competition must submit their application to the Continuum of Care through the esnaps system by August 15, 2016.
Approval of applicants for funding will be made at a special meeting of the Continuum of Care in August, date to be determined at the next Continuum of Care meeting being held at 10 a.m. August 2, 2016 at disAbility Connections, 409 Lindon Ave, Jackson. Notice of date/time/location of this meeting will be provided at the CAA website, through 211 email blasts, and through the Continuum of Care email list. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application, in writing, no later than August 30, 2016. Ranking of projects will occur at the September 6th Continuum of Care meeting at 10 a.m. at disAbility Connections (address above). As the lead agency, Community Action Agency will post on its website, www.caajlh.org, all parts of the Jackson County Continuum of Care Consolidated application by the application deadline of September 14, 2016.
PUBLIC NOTICE: SEALED BIDS FOR NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME - May 11, 2016
Community Action Agency is receiving sealed bids as part of the City of Jackson HOME Program for the new construction at 511 S. Webster, Jackson MI. This is a Section 3 eligible activity and Section 3 business enterprises are encouraged to apply. Only contractors insured for public liability coverage and who have a current Residential Builders License will be considered.
Notice to Bid, plans and specifications including application to be a Section 3 Contractor can be found at www.caajlh.org under the "Opportunities" tab.
Copies of plans/specification may also be obtained at Community Action Agency, 1214 Greenwood Avenue, Jackson MI 49203 between 8 am and 5 pm beginning Friday, May 13th.
A mandatory bidders meeting will be held on Monday, May 23rd at 9 a.m. at CAA.
Bid packets will be accepted until 4 p.m. on June 13, 2016.
Bids will be opened publicly at CAA’s main office on June 15th at 9 a.m.
CAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
CAA Section 3 Plan approved 9/27/2012
Section 3 Certification Application HOME
HUD Section 3: Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, is a legislative directive for providing preference in new employment, training and contracting opportunities that are generated by HUD-funded projects to low and very low-income local residents (regardless of race or gender). Section 3 requirements also provide contracting preferences to local businesses that substantially employ low and very low-income residents of the local community. Section 3 requirements apply to HUD funding provided by Community Action Agency.
To be considered a Section 3 General Contractor for HUD related housing rehabilitation programs (CDBG, HOME, NSP3) please review the plan and complete the Section 3 Certification Application. The application can be returned to Ken Lipps at 1214 Greenwood Avenue, Jackson MI 49203.
