Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment

The Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) is soliciting proposals for a Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment (CNA) across 9 counties in South Texas: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, and San Patricio. The purpose of the CNA is to analyze the needs and resources of CACOST's service area and inform the organization's business planning. The selected proposer will be expected to collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, identify community strengths and weaknesses, rank needs, and provide recommendations. The contract term is for one year with the possibility of two additional annual updates. CACOST is also open to awarding multiple contracts for this work. The CNA must meet the needs of CACOST's funding sources, including the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and Head Start. The selected proposer will be required to collaborate closely with CACOST staff throughout the process. Proposals must include the proposer's experience, work plan, and pricing, and will be evaluated based on qualifications, proposed approach, cost, and references. The proposal is due on February 17, 2024.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide any information about the possible award values or budget ranges for this opportunity.