RFP_4710_PAT3020REBID_ADD_2_v1.pdf

SOLICITATION ADDENDUM

AUSTIN FINANCIAL SERVICES – CENTRAL PROCUREMENT

Revised 10/01/2024

Solicitation: RFP 4710 PAT3020REBID Addendum No: 1 (Rev 1) Date: May 18, 2026 Permanent Supportive Services (PSH) Support Services

This addendum is to incorporate the following changes to the above referenced solicitation:

1.0 Document Changes:

1. Agreement Scope of Work, Section I – Purpose of Funding, is hereby changed to read:

The City of Austin (City) seeks responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified social service providers (Grantees), including partnerships across multiple service providers, with demonstrated experience providing Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) to deliver supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness living in PSH. The City, through collaboration outlined in Section IV, is soliciting Grantees with housing subsidy vouchers that have site-based projects in the pipeline.

Agreement Scope of Work Document now reads:

I. Purpose of Funding The City of Austin (City) seeks responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified social service providers (Grantees), including partnerships across multiple service providers, with demonstrated experience providing Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) to deliver supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness living in PSH. The City, through collaboration outlined in Section IV, is soliciting Grantees with housing subsidy vouchers that have site-based projects.

2.0 Questions:

(Q1) Do vendors need to submit an Agency Threshold Application prior to submitting a proposal for this solicitation?

(A1) There is no Agency Threshold Application for this solicitation.

(Q2) LifeWorks is one of the Travis County Supportive Housing Initiative Pipeline participants, with the Works III. This apartment complex does have 25 committed long-term PSH vouchers for individuals; however, the Works III is not slated to open until late 2027/early 2028. Are we still eligible to apply for funding for this site-based solicitation for Works III and associated PSH vouchers?

(A2) The Scope of Work states, “City, through collaboration outlined in Section IV, is soliciting Applicants with housing subsidy vouchers that have site-based projects ” The Scope of Work

SOLICITATION ADDENDUM

AUSTIN FINANCIAL SERVICES – CENTRAL PROCUREMENT

Revised 10/01/2024 requires applicants to have housing subsidy vouchers tied to site-based projects but does not set a specific timeline for when a site-based project must begin in order to be eligible.

(Q3) If we request a certain amount, is there an opportunity for the funder to offer or negotiate an award at a lower amount than what was requested?

(A3) Yes, the City of Austin may enter into discussions with one or more Offerors submitting the highest rated proposal. For details refer to Solicitation Instructions, Section 6.6, Discussions and Proposal Revisions.

(Q4) Is the minimum request amount $520,000?

(A4) The Scope of Work states, “Minimum Request: The minimum application may be for 25 units of PSH for an approximate cost of $520,000 over a 12-month term.”

(Q5) Since the RFP states that the minimum number of units served under this grant is 25 PSH units, and the minimum request amount is $520,000. Does this mean that the minimum amount per unit served is $20,800, or is a lower cost amount per unit allowable?

(A5) A lower cost per unit could be attained by applying for a $520,000 12 month budget but serving a greater number of units than 25.

2.0 The Pre-Offer Conference electronic sign-in sheet is attached.

3.0 ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.

ACKNOWLEDGED BY:

Offeror Name Offeror Authorized Signature Date

RETURN ONE COPY OF THIS ADDENDUM WITH YOUR RESPONSE PRIOR TO THE SOLICITATION CLOSING

DATE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.