2024 RFP-03 ERA2 HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES

This RFP seeks a nonprofit organization to administer housing‑stability services funded by the federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) program for Benton County, Arkansas. The selected vendor will provide a suite of service‑only interventions—eviction prevention, counseling, case management, outreach, and support for vulnerable populations—while complying with strict federal guidelines that prohibit direct cash assistance. The contract budget is capped at approximately $250,000, with administrative costs limited to 15 % of total funds, and all expenditures must be completed by March 31 2025. The procurement was open competition, with proposals due August 9 2024 and award decision made August 22 2024. The contract was ultimately awarded to a partnership of Legal Aid of Arkansas and NWA Continuum of Care. • Scope: eviction diversion, housing counseling, case management, special‑population services, outreach, and feedback mechanisms. • Funding: up to $250 k ERA2 funds, admin cap ≤ 15 %. • Eligibility: nonprofit (501 c 3/4), active SAM registration, financial statements, and no debarment.