Project Information

Bid Title

Home-ARP Supportive Services

Issuing Agency

City of Port Huron

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Dec 5, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Home-ARP Supportive Services

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HOME-ARP SUPPORTIVE

SERVICES

Request for Proposals (RFP)

This RFP seeks qualified proposals for HOME-ARP Supportive Services program that will serve

qualifying populations to address homelessness and housing instability within the City of Port

Huron.

The City of Port Huron is requesting sealed proposals from qualified proposers to operate a

Supportive Services program as a subrecipient of City of Port Huron.

General Information - The Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be obtained from the Michigan

Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) website by BidNet Connect “City of Port Huron

HOME-ARP Supportive Services” before January 9, 2026 at 2 pm to: City Clerk’s Office, City of

Port Huron Municipal Office Center, 100 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron, MI 48060. Proposals will

be publicly opened at the time stated above. Any questions must be directed in writing to

thomasj@porthuron.org no later than January 6, 2026 at 12 pm. The City will issue a response

on or before January 7, 2026 at 12 pm. The response will be in the form of an addendum,

which will be available on MITN. https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn. By submitting a response

to this solicitation, the proposer accepts the responsibility for downloading, reading, and

bidding by the terms and conditions set forth. For submissions to be considered, please submit

one copy of the proposal in an envelope clearly marked.

System for Award Management (SAM.gov) - Because this is a federally funded project, all

proposers must register with the System for Award Management which allows you to bid on

government contracts. All proposers can register their entity at: www.sam.gov/content/entity-

registration. Proposals must include a copy of the email confirmation that is sent by SAM once

registration is completed.

Late Proposals – It is the responsibility of the proposer to see that their proposal has sufficient

time to be received by the City Clerk’s Office before the submittal deadline. Any proposal,

portion of a proposal, or unrequested proposal revision received after the time and date

specified will not be considered.

Withdrawal of Proposals – No proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of one

hundred twenty (120) days from the date of opening. All proposals shall be subject to

acceptance by the City during this period. To withdraw a proposal prior to the opening, the

proposer shall request the withdrawal in writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e.,

mailing fees) will be borne by the proposer.

City of Port Huron is an equal opportunity employer and encourages and welcomes bids from

small, local, women and minority owned businesses and other disadvantaged business

enterprises.

pg. 1

A. INTRODUCTION

The City of Port Huron desires to enter into a written agreement with qualified non-profits who would

act as subrecipients to the City of Port Huron in the operation of Supportive Services programming.

a) Project Scope

The City of Port Huron has adopted a HOME-ARP Supportive Services Policies and Procedures, attached,

which outlines the programmatic requirements of HOME-ARP Supportive Services funds.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to solicit proposals from experienced and established

agencies interested in operating the City of Port Huron's HOME-ARP Supportive Services programming.

Only proposers with demonstrable knowledge and experience in similar services and programs may

apply.

This is a single-step selection process that will be conducted by the City of Port Huron (the “City”) as

outlined in this RFP. After evaluation of responsive submittals, the City intends to make its final selection

for awards. Multiple subrecipients may be chosen.

It is not the intention of the City to receive proposals for program design. Rather, respondents shall limit

their submittals to the information required herein, as well as other relative information regarding

qualifications and experience.

The Agreement will be for a period of one year. An extension may be given for up to an additional year.

b) Overview

The City of Port Huron announces the availability of $199,675.05 for program costs in addition to

$19,862.71 for administrative costs. Award amounts may vary depending on eligible applications

submitted. Be advised that subrecipients may not receive enough administrative funds to cover the

full cost of administering the program. It is recommended that additional funding sources be

identified to support any remaining administrative expenses.

All grant funding will be paid on a monthly reimbursement basis within 30 days of an approved invoice.

Subrecipients’ claims requesting reimbursement for ineligible activities will be denied. No funds will be

disbursed without the execution of a legally binding written agreement that complies with HOME-ARP

requirements.

These funds will be used to provide supportive services to City of Port Huron residents who are eligible

as a “qualifying population” as identified in the attached Notice.

c) Eligible Activities

1) Eligible costs for McKinney-Vento Supportive Services and Homelessness Prevention Supportive

Services: (Refer to the HOME-ARP Supportive Services Policies and Procedures attached for

more details)

If a person is homeless, then the person is eligible to be provided the Supportive Services as

McKinney-Vento Supportive Services for the costs allowable below. If a person is housed and the

Supportive Services are intended to help the program participant regain stability in the program

participant’s current permanent housing or move into other permanent housing to achieve stability

pg. 2

in that housing then the person is eligible for Homelessness Prevention services for the costs

allowable below.

1. Child care: The costs of child care for program participants, including meals and

snacks and comprehensive and coordinated developmental activities.

2. Legal services: The costs of legal services charged by licensed attorneys to address

civil legal barriers that, if left unresolved, would prevent QPs from securing permanent

housing or would likely result in the loss of their existing housing.

3. Outreach services: The costs of activities to engage qualified populations for the

purpose of providing immediate support and intervention, as well as identifying

potential program participants.

4. Transportation: Cost of bus tickets for program participants’ travel on public

transportation to and from medical care, employment, childcare or other services

eligible under Section VI.D.4.c.i. of the Notice CPD-21-10. A one-time payment on

behalf of the program participant needing car repairs or maintenance required to

operate a personal vehicle may also be provided.

5. Case management: Subrecipients may use funds to assess, arrange, coordinate, and

monitor supportive services necessary to meet the individual needs of HOME-ARP

program participants receiving assistance under another eligible category under Section

VI.D.4.c.i. of the Notice CPD-21-10.

6. Credit repair: HOME-ARP funds may be used to provide credit counseling and related

services aimed at improving participants' financial literacy and credit management.

7. Financial assistance costs: To provide rental application fees, security deposits, utility

deposits, utility arrears, moving costs, first month’s rent and rental arrears to QPs.

2) Eligible topics for Housing Counseling:

Housing Counseling services may be provided regardless of whether a person is homeless or

currently housed.

1. Rental Housing Counseling Topics: HUD rental and rent subsidy programs, other federal

state or local assistance, fair housing, rental search assistance, landlord/tenant laws,

lease terms, rent delinquency, and referrals to resources.

2. Homeless Services Topics: Homeless assistance information regarding emergency

shelter, transitional housing, referral to resources.

B. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

The scope of work for the selected Subrecipient will include the following:

1. Subrecipient will create budgeting and staffing to undertake the Supportive Service

program.

2. Subrecipient will develop operational procedures and forms and implement the City’s

“Policies and Procedures – HOME-ARP Supportive Services” attached.

pg. 3

3. Subrecipient will assume the role of HOME-ARP Supportive Services program

administrator, run the program as outlined by City of Port Huron, and agree to comply

with all HOME-ARP regulations.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS of PROPOSER

All proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria. Please ensure each of these items are

addressed in the proposal. Proposers are encouraged to include qualitative and quantitative data, as

well as letters of support in their proposals. Proposals must score at least 75% to be considered for

funding.

1. Qualifies as Subrecipient 25%

a) Subrecipient means a public or private nonprofit agency.

b) Eligible subrecipients are nonprofit corporations recognized as tax-exempt under Section

501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Subrecipient must be registered with the Federal

System for Award Management (SAM) and may not be listed on SAM’s list of debarred

contractors. Subrecipients listed on the debarred list are not eligible to receive and administer

the HOME-ARP Supportive Services program.

2. Quality of Proposal 25%

a) Proposers should include a detailed narrative describing their proposed supportive services

program, including how much funding they’re requesting, many households will be served

directly using HOME-ARP funds and how they will be determined to be QPs.

b) Should include a timeline for the expenditure of funds, how records will be collected and

maintained and quality control efforts.

c) Should describe how they will develop, implement and maintain written procedures specific to

the program and in alignment with the Notice.

3. Organizational Experience 25%

a) Proposers must have successfully undertaken similar programs or activities.

b) Must have received other federal funding in the past and demonstrated success in meeting

program requirements.

4. Organizational Capacity 25%

a) Proposers must understand and have implemented federal regulatory requirements similar to

those that will apply to the proposed activities.

b) Must have adequate administrative and financial processes and systems in place to comply with

the requirements to maintain detailed records to track expenditures, revenues, and staff time

spent on specific activities.

c) Must have qualified individuals on staff assigned to work on the proposed activities. Has

adequate staff time available to complete the identified tasks on time or has a plan to fill these

gaps in personnel.

pg. 4

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 621610Home Health Care Services

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