RFQs, RFPs, RFAs, RCCPs

Human Services
Youth Services Commission - 2024 State/Community Partnership Grant Funds
RFP #38-2024; Opening March 21, 2024 11:30 am
Addendum 1 added

Request Form

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

COUNTY OF UNION

YSC- State/Community Partnership Grant Funds 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Notice is hereby given that the County of Union will receive proposals on THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 at 11:30 a.m., EST, in the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, County Counsel Law Conference Room, Elizabeth, NJ for the program entitled:

YSC- State/Community Partnership Grant Funds 2024 – RFP #38-2024

May 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4.

The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) may be obtained beginning Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by registering and downloading at http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current or via U.S. Postal Service upon written request.

Proposers should be aware that the County of Union may issue addenda to the RFP package. The County of Union is only obligated to inform proposers of such addenda if they have obtained a package directly from the County of Union or have downloaded it from the County of Union’s website.  It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to be knowledgeable of any and all addenda related to this procurement.  Therefore, interested parties should check the website throughout the RFP process for any updates.

Interested Proposers are strongly encouraged to attend the Technical Assistance Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EST on February 28, 2024 via Zoom Meeting.  Please RSVP to ysc@ucnj.org to access the Technical Assistance Conference via Zoom Meeting.  The County prefers that questions are sent in advance of this meeting.

All questions regarding the RFP must be made in writing and submitted to ysc@ucnj.org. Written questions will be accepted through 4:00 p.m., EST Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Proposers are reminded to review their submissions for any information they consider to be confidential. The County of Union will not be responsible for the release of any information contained in the proposal package which may be subject to confidentiality.

Proposal delivery is strongly encouraged to be made via commercial mail carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS) so that tracking information is confirmed.  The County of Union is not responsible for the late delivery by the U.S. Postal Service or any other carrier.  No late proposals will be accepted.  Proposals submitted by fax or email will not be accepted.

All information requested in the Request for Proposals must be provided or the Proposer may be disqualified.  All proposals must be sealed and CLEARLY labeled, on the outside of the packaging, with the subject of the proposal (Attention: RFP #38-2024-YSC-State/Community Partnership Grant Funds 2024), name and address of the proposer, phone and fax numbers, and date of proposal opening.  Each proposal must be delivered to the County of Union Department of Law prior to the stated time of the opening of proposals.

Proposals must be made in the form required by the specifications and one (1) original paper hard copy and one (1) electronic copy of the Application Package, in Word and Excel application form, with the required scanned attachments on a Thumb Drive submitted in a sealed envelope to:

Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq.

County of Union

Office of the County Counsel

10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 5th Floor

Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Attention: RFP #38-2024-YSC-State/Community Partnership Grant Funds 2024

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept any proposals which in their judgment will best serve the interest of Union County.

Proposers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A 10:5-31 et. seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27.


Economic Development
Home Investment Partnerships Program (UC-HOME)
RFP/Availability of Funds #TBA; Opening May 2, 2024 11:30 am

Request Form

Public Notice


Notice is hereby given that the COUNTY OF UNION will receive and open proposals on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:30 AM in the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Department of Economic Development, Community Services/Bureau of Housing Conference Room, 3rd  Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 for:

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM – UC-HOME RFP

Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4.

This Notice solicits proposals from providers of housing for the purpose of providing affordable housing for the residents of Union County. The County of Union intends to invest HOME funds into projects that further expand the availability of affordable housing through rental new construction, rental rehabilitation, tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) or homebuyer new construction, rehabilitation and downpayment assistance for low income households.

The HOME Program is designed to form partnerships with non-profit organizations and private developers committed to affordable housing, and may be mixed-income and/or mixed use. The County of Union reserves the right to review the amount and form of any investments(s) with any number of partners in order to achieve its affordable housing goals.

This notice announces that approximately $7,000,000.00 may be available from the HOME Program, of which approximately $202,000.00 will be available for activities provided by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). HOME Program funding is governed by the federal National Affordable Housing Act; further information is available in the Application Package. The County of Union reserves the right to amend, modify, or waive conditions of this Request for Proposals (RFP) and/or reject any or all proposals submitted.

The RFP may be obtained either by downloading it from the County of Union’s website http://ucnj.org/vendor-opportunities/rfqs-and-rfps/current or via U.S. Postal Service upon written request.  Fax your request for an RFP package to: (908) 352-3980 or write to: HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Division of Community Services/Bureau of Housing, Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 3rd floor,  Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 beginning on Thursday, March 21, 2024. The RFP may also be obtained upon request by calling the Bureau of Housing at (908) 527-4258. All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. Questions may be emailed to Nicholas Micheludis in the Division of Community Services/Bureau of Housing at nmicheludis@ucnj.org. Proposers should be aware that the County of Union may issue addenda to the RFP package. The County of Union is only obligated to inform proposers of such addenda if they have obtained a package directly from the County of Union or have downloaded it from the County of Union’s website. It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to be knowledgeable of any and all addenda related to this RFP. Therefore, interested parties should check the website throughout the RFP process for any updates.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Technical Assistance Meetings. The Technical Assistance Meetings will be held for all interested proposers via Zoom on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 and Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM via the links provided below:

April 2, 2024 Session:

April 4, 2024 Session:


Proposers are reminded to review their submissions for any information they consider to be confidential. The County of Union is not responsible for the release of any information contained in the proposal package which may be subject to confidentiality.

Proposal delivery is strongly encouraged to be made via commercial mail carrier (USPS, FedEx, UPS) so that tracking information is confirmed. The County of Union is not responsible for late delivery by the U.S. Postal Service or any other carrier. No late proposals will be accepted. No proposals submitted via fax or e-mail will be accepted.

If a proposal will include relocation of individuals, the proposer must submit a summary of its relocation plan. The proposer must send General Information Notices (GIN) to all of their tenants via certified mail prior to application. When the time comes to submit the proposals to the County of Union, the proposer will need to include a minimum of ten (10) General Information Notices, with certified mail proof. Regulations: Home Final Rule: 24 CFR 92; HOME Program Recordkeeping regulations: 24 CFR 92.508; HOME Program Relocation regulations: 24 CFR 92.353.

All information requested in the RFP must be provided or the proposal may be disqualified. All proposals must be sealed and CLEARLY labeled Attention: “PROPOSAL FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM: UC-HOME RFP”. Proposals must be submitted in the form required by the specifications including one (1) original paper hard copy, along with eight (8) paper hard copies and one (1) electronic copy of the Application Package, in Word and Excel application format, with the required scanned attachments on a USB drive.  Proposals must be received by 11:30 AM on May 2, 2024.

Packages may be received prior to the due date and should be addressed to:

Joseph J. Altavilla, Jr., Esq.
County of Union
Office of the County Counsel
10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 5th Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Attention: PROPOSAL FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM:
UC-HOME RFP

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality in the RFP process, and to accept any proposals which, in their judgment, are most advantageous, price and other factors considered, and will best serve the interest of the County of Union.

Proposers are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., N.J.A.C. 17:27, and N.J.A.C. 17:44-2.2.

If English is not your first language and you need an interpreter, or you need to have documents translated from English to your native language, please contact our office. Furthermore, the County of Union requests a notice in advance for any residents with disabilities so reasonable accommodations can be made. If you would like to attend the technical assistance meeting, please call Nicholas Micheludis at 908-527-4258 or email nmicheludis@ucnj.org for links and/or additional information.


Questions or comments relative to an individual procurement (RFQ, RFP or RCCP) should be directed to the listed contact person in the Public Notice.

Each Public Notice is viewable without requiring input of information.

Should you have general questions or comments or if the listed contact person is not available, please contact:

Carolyn Sullivan Kropp, Esq.
Assistant County Counsel
Phone – 908-527-4250
Email – ckropp@ucnj.org or csullivan@ucnj.org