2026 Affordable Rental Housing Project Utilizing HUD HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funding (RFP-2026-788-HHH-RG)

2026 Affordable Rental Housing Project Utilizing HUD HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funding (RFP-2026-788-HHH-RG) is sponsored by City of Albuquerque's Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness (HHH). This RFP invites non-profit developers to submit proposals for the development of Affordable Rental Housing in Albuquerque, utilizing HOME-ARP grant funding and City-owned real property.

Health, Housing & Homelessness Community Development Block Grant Request for Proposals Request for Proposals: 2026 Affordable Rental Housing Project Utilizing HUD HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funding (RFP-2026-788-HHH-RG) The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness (HHH) is inviting non-profit developers to submit proposals for the development of Affordable Rental Housing in Albuquerque.

Based on the available sources of funding and City-owned real property provided under this RFP, the development of an Affordable Housing rental project must be located on approximately 1. 72 acres of vacant land at 6600 Zuni Road SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108.

The City of Albuquerque desires to provide available HOME-ARP funding and convey City-owned real property towards the development of multi-family, rental housing for persons that meet the definition of qualifying populations under its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The City estimates that between 40-100 units of rental housing for the qualifying populations will be produced with its HOME-ARP allocation. HHH has allocated up to $6,611,427.

00 of HOME-ARP grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, towards the new construction of multi-family rental housing within the Albuquerque city limits. The 2026 HOME-ARP project, shall leverage the City’s contribution by maximizing the total units of housing to be developed for qualifying populations and households at/or below 50% AMI.

Additionally, the development must also meet the applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements of 24 CFR Part 92, related to the available HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, 2 CFR Part 200 related to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, 24 CFR Part 75 regarding HUD Section 3 requirements direct employment, training, and contracting opportunities to low-income individuals and the businesses that employ these persons within their community, and any other applicable requirements for federal awards.

Additionally, all proposed projects must comply with the 2 CFR Part 184 related to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15, 2021, established a domestic content procurement preference for all Federal financial assistance obligated for infrastructure projects after May 14, 2022.

The domestic content procurement preference requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in covered infrastructure projects are produced in the United States. All housing units which utilize HOME funding and are designated as “affordable” must also comply with the HOME-ARP HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits.

Proposed affordable housing development projects need to demonstrate the capacity to obtain additional project financing from other federal or state programs, private bank loans, etc. Nonprofit organizations or governmental entities, along with their development team, such as for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships which have demonstrated capability in providing the services for which they are applying are eligible to respond as Applicants to this RFP.

Lead applicant organizations must be duly registered and in good standing with the State of New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and must either be a governmental entity or have not-for-profit status under 501(c)(3) or equivalent non-profit status provided under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code.

In addition, non-profits must submit documentation to be certified by HHH as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) or an Affordable Housing Development Organization (AHDO), as part of project application (Appendix D).

At minimum, the selected 2026 HOME-ARP Project shall: Develop an Affordable Rental Housing project located at 6600 Zuni Road SE for qualifying populations that complies with the regulatory requirements of HUD HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan grant funding including but not limited to: Provide affordable housing units that meet current HOME Rent Limits to income-eligible households and in accordance with HUD Income Limits, as published by HUD.

The qualifying polulations are priority need identified in the City’s HOME-ARP plan to provide safe, quality rental housing that is affordable to households at or below 50% AMI and that is accompanied by supportive services. However, not more than 30 percent of the total number of rental units assisted with HOME-ARP funds in a project may be restricted for low-income households (non-qualifying populations).

Therefore, a minimum of seventy percent of the total units must be restricted for qualifying populations.

Comply with all applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: 24 CFR Part 92; 2 CFR Part 200; 24 CFR Part 75; 2 CFR 184; The Administrative Requirements for Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque; Social Services Contracts Procurement Rules and Regulations; Conform to the City’s zoning requirements per its Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) and the drainage requirements for developing Affordable Housing parcel, exclusive of any other adjacent parcel; Any applicable Federal or State statutory and/or regulatory requirements; and Respond to the RFP by the stated deadline, by submission of the Project Application (Appendix A), HOME Multi-Family Underwriting Template (Appendix B), Ranking Matrix assessment tool (Appendix C), CHDO/AHDO Application (Appendix D), Supporting Documentation (Appendix E), and HOME Cost Allocation Tool (Appendix F) to demonstrate how the proposed project’s unit-mix, overall design, and amenities respond to the needs of the income-eligible populations.

Demonstrate the capacity of the Development Team to obtain all necessary project financing to implement a plan to administer the project, which will meet the required HUD HOME Affordability Period. Demonstrate how the proposed project fits within the overall programing priorities of the Department’s 2025 Allocation Plan for HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan Funds , 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Action Plan .

Meet the Threshold Criteria and Scored Criteria stipulated in the RFP Project selection will involve the following process: Qualification of applicants as CHDO or AHDO or governmental entity; Qualification of project and Review and scoring of Project Proposals by Ad Hoc committee resulting in a recommendation of award; Review of Ad Hoc recommendation by HHH Director and Administration; Final approval of the Recommendation of Award by City Council.

The City’s Ad Hoc committee will review and score all projects received by the deadline that meet threshold criteria. The project with the highest overall score will receive a recommendation of funding award.

HHH staff and the City’s Ad Hoc Committee will use the following appendices to evaluate the proposed projects and determine if each proposal meets the intent of the RFP: Project’s ability to meet the affordable housing needs of low-income residents in Albuquerque in accordance with the City’s 2025 Allocation Plan for HOME Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan Funds, 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan , 2026 Action Plan , and 2025 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AFFORDABLE RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Request for Proposals (RFP-2026-788-HHH-RG), based on the information provided in the RFP Appendix A – Rental Development Project Application ; and Financial Feasibility of the Project, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix B - Multi-Family Underwriting Template ; and Highest Overall Project Score, as assessed by City Ad Hoc committee in Appendix C - Project Ranking Matrix ; and Developer’s Capacity, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix D – CHDO/AHDO Application ; and Supporting documentation, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix E – Supporting Documentation; and Evidence of requested funding complies with HOME Cost Allocation requirements by the information provided in Appendix F – HOME Cost Allocation Tool .

The RFP containing all information and instructions to Developers, copies of planning documents relevant to this Request for Proposals, and the forms required to be filled out and submitted as part of the proposal will be available on or before July 1, 2026. An optional Pre-Proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm local time, virtually via Zoom through the following link https://cabq. zoom.

us/j/87505882684 Meeting ID: 875 0588 2684 or by dialing: +16694449171,,87505882684# US Submission of Proposals: The Offeror’s Proposal must be submitted electronically through the eProcurement system pursuant to the following requirements: Complete Proposal including all forms, attachments, exhibits, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, etc. using the eProcurement System at: https://cabq. bonfirehub. com/portal/?

tab=openOpportunities . Proposals must be received by the City’s eProcurement system no later than 4:00 pm local time on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 . HHH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS AND TO END THE SELECTION PROCESS AT ITS DISCRETION.

Request for Proposals: 2026 Affordable Rental Housing Project Utilizing Workforce Housing Trust Funds (RFP-2026-789-HHH-RG) The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Health, Housing & Homelessness (HHH) is inviting non-profit developers to submit proposals for the development of Affordable Rental Housing in Albuquerque.

Based on the available sources of funding, the development of such an Affordable Housing project must be located within the Albuquerque city limits and conform to areas and criteria stipulated in the City’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City of Albuquerque desires to provide gap funding towards the new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, and/or preservation of multi-family, rental housing for persons at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.

HHH will allocate between $9,250,000 and $12,500,000 of local 2025 General Obligation Bond funds approved for the Workforce Housing Trust Fund and an additional Affordable Housing appropriation under Council Resolution R-25-206, towards the new construction or acquisition/rehabilitation and/or preservation of multiple affordable mixed-income, multi-family rental housing developments.

HHH intends to divide the award of funding among two (2) to three (3) development projects responding to this RFP, thereby leveraging City resources and maximizing the number of affordable units to increase the City’s housing stock. Offerors should request funds accordingly.

Any development shall leverage the City’s contribution in accordance with the City’s Workforce Housing Ordinance, funding no more than 20% of the Total Development Cost of any one project, and provide that a minimum of 30% of all units are affordable to households at/or below 80% AMI.

Proposed affordable housing development projects need to demonstrate the capacity to obtain additional project financing from available sources such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, other HUD Programs, bank loans, etc. Non-profit organizations or governmental entities, along with their development team, such as for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships which have demonstrated capability in providing the services for which they are applying are eligible to respond as Applicants to this RFP.

Lead applicant organizations must be duly registered and in good standing with the State of New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and must either be a governmental entity or have not-for-profit status under 501(c)(3) or equivalent non-profit status provided under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code and which has demonstrated capability in providing the services for which it is applying is an eligible responder for award of a contract pursuant to this RFP.

Basic eligibility requirements are identified in the Administrative Requirements for Social Services Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque (Administrative Requirements) , §10(A)(1).

At minimum, the selected WORKFORCE HOUSING RENTAL DEVELOPMENT Project(s) shall: Develop an Affordable Rental Housing project for low- to moderate-income populations that complies with the regulatory requirements of City Workforce Housing Trust Funding including but not limited to: Make at least 30% of all units affordable to households at or below 80% AMI; and Leverage WHTF funds with other non-City funds at a 4:1 ratio; and Comply with all applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: City’s Workforce Housing Opportunity Act Ordinance; Affordable Housing Opportunity Ordinance; The Administrative Requirements for Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque; Social Services Contracts Procurement Rules and Regulations; Conform to the City’s zoning requirements per its Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) and the drainage requirements for developing Affordable Housing parcel, exclusive of any other adjacent parcel; Any applicable Federal or State statutory and/or regulatory requirements.

Obtain additional project financing from other federal or state programs, private bank loans, etc. Implement a plan to administer the project which will meet the required 99-year + 99-year Affordability Period. Meet the Threshold Criteria and Scored Criteria stipulated in the RFP.

Developer selection will involve the following process: Qualification of applicants as CHDO or AHDO or governmental entity; Qualification of project and Review and scoring of Project Proposals by Ad Hoc committee resulting in a recommendation of award; Review of Ad Hoc recommendation by HHH Director and Administration; Final approval of the Recommendation of Award by City Council.

The City’s Ad Hoc committee will review and score all projects received by the deadline that meet threshold criteria. The project with the highest overall score will receive a recommendation of funding award. Depending on the funding levels requested, multiple projects may be selected.

Any resources not allocated under this RFP may be rolled over into future RFPs. HHH staff and the City’s Ad Hoc Committee will use the following appendices to evaluate the proposed projects and determine if each proposal meets the intent of the RFP: Project Application (Appendix A); and Multifamily Underwriting Template (Appendix B); and Project Scoring Matrix (Appendix C); and Supporting Documentation (Appendix D).

An optional Pre-Proposal conference will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00 am local time, virtually via Zoom through the following link ( https://cabq. zoom.

us/j/89211158453 ) or by dialing: +12532158782,,89211158453# The RFP containing all information and instructions to Developers, copies of planning documents relevant to this Request for Proposals, and the forms required to be filled out and submitted as part of the proposal will be available on or before July 6, 2026 .

Submission of Proposals: The Offeror’s Proposal must be submitted electronically through the eProcurement system pursuant to the following requirements: Complete Proposal including all forms, attachments, exhibits, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, etc. using the eProcurement System at: https://cabq. bonfirehub. com/portal/?

tab=openOpportunities . Proposals must be received by the City’s eProcurement system no later than 4:00 pm local time on Friday, September 4, 2026 . HHH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS AND TO END THE SELECTION PROCESS AT ITS DISCRETION.

Request for Proposals: 2026 Affordable Rental Housing Project Utilizing HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Funding (RFP-2026-790-HHH-RG) The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Health, Housing, and Homelessness (HHH) is inviting non-profit developers to submit proposals for the development of Affordable Rental Housing in Albuquerque.

Based on the available sources of funding, the development of such an Affordable Housing project must be located within the Albuquerque city limits and conform to areas and criteria stipulated in the City’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City of Albuquerque desires to provide gap funding towards the new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, and/or preservation of multi-family, rental housing for persons at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. HHH has allocated up to $2,320,285. 79 of HOME Investment Partnerships grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (including $292,732.

11 of CHDO Housing Development set-aside funds), towards the new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, and/or preservation of multi-family rental housing within the Albuquerque city limits. The 2026 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS project, shall leverage the City’s contribution by maximizing the total units of housing to be developed, and providing housing units are affordable to households at/or below 80% AMI.

Additionally, the development must also meet the applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements of 24 CFR Part 92, related to the available HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, 2 CFR Part 200 related to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, 24 CFR Part 75 regarding HUD Section 3 requirements direct employment, training, and contracting opportunities to low-income individuals and the businesses that employ these persons within their community, and any other applicable requirements for federal awards.

Additionally, all proposed projects must comply with the 2 CFR Part 184 related to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15, 2021, established a domestic content procurement preference for all Federal financial assistance obligated for infrastructure projects after May 14, 2022.

The domestic content procurement preference requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in covered infrastructure projects are produced in the United States. All housing units which utilize HOME funding and are designated as “affordable” to households at or below 80% AMI, must also comply with the HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits.

Proposed affordable housing development projects need to demonstrate the capacity to obtain additional project financing from other federal or state programs, private bank loans, etc. Non-profit organizations or governmental entities, along with their development team, such as for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships which have demonstrated capability in providing the services for which they are applying are eligible to respond as Applicants to this RFP.

Lead applicant organizations must be duly registered and in good standing with the State of New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and must either be a governmental entity or have not-for-profit status under 501(c)(3) or equivalent non-profit status provided under the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code and which has demonstrated capability in providing the services for which it is applying is an eligible responder for award of a contract pursuant to this RFP.

Basic eligibility requirements are identified in the Administrative Requirements for Social Services Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque (Administrative Requirements) , §10(A)(1). In addition, non-profits must submit documentation to be certified by HHH as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) or an Affordable Housing Development Organization (AHDO), as part of project application (Appendix D).

At minimum, the selected 2026 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS Project shall: Develop an Affordable Rental Housing project for low- to moderate-income populations that complies with the regulatory requirements of HUD HOME Investment Partnerships grant funding including but not limited to: Provide affordable housing units that meet current HOME Rent Limits to income-eligible households and in accordance with HUD Income Limits, as published by HUD.

Comply with all applicable statutory and/or regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: 24 CFR Part 92; 2 CFR Part 200; 24 CFR Part 75; 2 CFR 184; The Administrative Requirements for Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque; Social Services Contracts Procurement Rules and Regulations; Conform to the City’s zoning requirements per its Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) and the drainage requirements for developing Affordable Housing parcel, exclusive of any other adjacent parcel; Any applicable Federal or State statutory and/or regulatory requirements; and Respond to the RFP by the stated deadline, by submission of the Project Application (Appendix A), HOME Multi-Family Underwriting Template (Appendix B), Ranking Matrix assessment tool (Appendix C), CHDO/AHDO Application (Appendix D), Supporting Documentation (Appendix E), and HOME Cost Allocation Tool (Appendix F) to demonstrate how the proposed project’s unit-mix, overall design, and amenities respond to the needs of the income-eligible populations.

Demonstrate the capacity of the Development Team to obtain all necessary project financing to implement a plan to administer the project, which will meet the required HUD HOME Affordability Period. Demonstrate how the proposed project fits within the overall programing priorities of the Department’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Action Plan. Meet the Threshold Criteria and Scored Criteria stipulated in the RFP.

Developer selection will involve the following process: Qualification of applicants as CHDO or AHDO or governmental entity; Qualification of project and Review and scoring of Project Proposals by Ad Hoc committee resulting in a recommendation of award; Review of Ad Hoc recommendation by HHH Director and Administration; Final approval of the Recommendation of Award by City Council.

The City’s Ad Hoc committee will review and score all projects received by the deadline that meet threshold criteria. The project with the highest overall score will receive a recommendation of funding award. Depending on the funding levels requested, multiple projects may be selected.

Any funding not allocated under this RFP may be rolled over into future RFPs.

HHH staff and the City’s Ad Hoc Committee will use the following appendices to evaluate the proposed projects and determine if each proposal meets the intent of the RFP: Project’s ability to meet the affordable housing needs of low-income residents in Albuquerque in accordance with the City’s 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan , 2026 Action Plan , and 2026 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AFFORDABLE RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Request for Proposals (RFP-2026-790-HHH-RG), based on the information provided in the RFP Appendix A – Rental Development Project Application ; and Financial Feasibility of the Project, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix B - Multi-Family Underwriting Template ; and Highest Overall Project Score, as assessed by City Ad Hoc committee in Appendix C - Project Ranking Matrix ; and Developer’s Capacity, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix D – CHDO/AHDO Application ; and Supporting documentation, as assessed by the information provided in Appendix E – Supporting Documentation; and Evidence of requested funding complies with HOME Cost Allocation requirements by the information provided in Appendix F – HOME Cost Allocation Tool .

An optional Pre-Proposal conference will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00 am local time, virtually via Zoom through the following link https://cabq. zoom.

us/j/87894310472 or by dialing: +16699006833,,87894310472# The RFP containing all information and instructions to Developers, copies of planning documents relevant to this Request for Proposals, and the forms required to be filled out and submitted as part of the proposal will be available on or before July 6, 2026 .

Submission of Proposals: The Offeror’s Proposal must be submitted electronically through the eProcurement system pursuant to the following requirements: Complete Proposal including all forms, attachments, exhibits, Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, etc. using the eProcurement System at: https://cabq. bonfirehub. com/portal/?

tab=openOpportunities . Proposals must be received by the City’s eProcurement system no later than 4:00 pm local time on Friday, September 4, 2026 . HHH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS AND TO END THE SELECTION PROCESS AT ITS DISCRETION.

Typical RFP submissions include: Administrative requirement forms Please read the specific RFP for submission requirements. We work with HUD as part of our continuing objective to assist public service agencies, eligible construction activities, affordable housing development, and emergency homeless shelters that serve low-income and moderate-income city residents. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are posted as they become available.

Request for Proposal: FY27 Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services for Gateway West Shelter Residents (RFP-2027-799—RM) The City of Albuquerque, Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness, Division of Behavioral Health and Wellness, invites qualified Non-Profit or Governmental Agencies to submit proposals for Comprehensive Behavioral Health and Substance Use Services for Gateway West Shelter Residents for Fiscal Year 2027.

The Department will allocate up to $1,101,676 to address behavioral health and substance use disorder service gaps among individuals experiencing homelessness who reside at Gateway West Shelter.

The project will expand access to integrated, evidence-based behavioral health and SUD treatment by embedding services within the shelter, with the goals of increasing access to care, improving health outcomes, reducing behavioral health crises, and supporting long-term recovery.

Any contract awarded pursuant to this this request for proposals will be contingent upon receipt of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) funding and final approval of the City Council. Complete copies of the Request for Proposals packets will be available beginning Monday, August 24 2026 at 8:00 a. m.

(MST) through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:00 p. m. (MST) , at cabq.

bonfirehub. com . Selected providers will be required to adhere the Administrative Requirements for Social Service Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque .

Additionally, depending on the proposed services provisions selected providers may also be required to comply with the Albuquerque Minimum Standards for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Services . These indicated requirements can be accessed on the Department’s website at https://www. cabq.

gov/health-housing-homelessness/partner-resources . For agencies interested in submitting proposals in response to this solicitation, there will be a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 1 p. m.

to 2 p. m. via zoom at: https://cabq.

zoom. us/j/89770288309 Meeting ID: 897 7028 8309 ; or One tap mobile: +17193594580, 89770288309# US Respondents must submit their proposals no later than 4 p. m.

MST, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and must be submitted online through the City’s Bonfire portal at: https://cabq. bonfirehub. com/portal/?

tab=openOpportunities . In order to submit, responders must be registered in the EUNA (formally Bonfire) system. Registration takes some time to complete.

It is recommended responders register in advance of proposal submission. Completed proposals including all forms and attachments must be submitted using the eProcurement System at cabq. bonfirehub.

com . Please allow a minimum of 24 hours to submit your proposal . If you do not have a username and password, please register on Bonfire using this link.

This is the only avenue available to submit proposals. The City will not consider proposals received after 4 p. m.

MST, Wednesday, September 23, 2026. For EUNA assistance, please contact [email protected] . For questions, contact Reina Martinez, Division Manager, Division of Behavioral Health and Wellness at 505-768-4704 or email at [email protected] .

Administration Requirements (full PDF) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan Minimum Standards for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Services FCS Social Services Contracts Procurement Rules Additional Resources to Help With the Bonfire Process Registration and Submission Help Complete copies of the Request for Proposals packets will be available beginning Monday, October 13, 2025 through Friday, November 7, 2025 between 8:00 a.

m. and 4:00 p. m.

, at cabq. bonfirehub. com .

Selected providers will be required to adhere the Administrative Requirements for Contracts Awarded Under the City of Albuquerque. Additionally, depending on the proposed services provisions selected providers may also be required to comply with the Albuquerque Minimum Standards for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Services . These indicated requirements can be accessed on the Department’s website at https://www.

cabq. gov/health-housing-homelessness/partner-resources . For agencies interested in submitting proposals in response to this solicitation, there will be a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting held on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 1 p.

m. to 2 p. m.

via zoom at. Meeting ID: 828 4372 3465 One tap mobile: +17193594580, 82843723465# US Respondents must submit their proposals no later than 4 p. m.

local time, Friday, November 7, 2025, and must be submitted online through the City’s Bonfire portal at: https://cabq. bonfirehub. com/portal/?

tab=openOpportunities . In order to submit, responders must be registered in the Bonfire system. Registration takes some time to complete.

It is recommended responders register in advance of proposal submission. Completed proposals including all forms and attachments must be submitted using the eProcurement System at cabq. bonfirehub.

com . Please allow a minimum of 24 hours to submit your proposal. If you do not have a username and password, please register on Bonfire using this link.

This is the only avenue available to submit proposals. The City will not consider proposals received after 4 p. m.

local time, Friday November 7, 2025. For assistance, please contact support@gobonfire. com .

For questions, contact Reina Martinez, Division Manager, Division of Behavioral Health and Wellness at 505-768-4704 or email at rlmartinez@cabq. gov . Request for Proposals from Non-Profit or Governmental Agencies for Social Services for Fiscal Year 2027 Download the full RFP here.

This request for proposal seeks to strengthen supports for children, youth, adults, and families by ensuring the safety of children and youth in crisis, improving household stability through access to essential furniture and housewares, and fostering partnerships with landlords to expand housing opportunities.

In order to effectively address these service needs, Offerors must demonstrate a connection between the proposed activities and outputs to the identified outcomes, and define metrics and measurement tools to reliably assess progress toward achieving the identified outcomes. The proposed project may be required to work collaboratively with other entities as identified and requested by the City.

Crisis Shelter Services to Abused, Neglected and Abandoned Children/Youth The Department will allocate up to $50,000. 00 for crisis services to abused, neglected and abandoned children and/or youth.

Services in this program must include, but not be limited to: (1) Provide 24-hour shelter care on an emergency or long-term basis for abused or neglected children and/or youth; (2) Provide support and advocacy services to children and/or youth and their families in cases of suspected sexual abuse or severe emotional and/or physical abuse; (3) Assist families experiencing abuse and neglect to develop new parenting and life skills in order to create healthy and safe home environments for children and/or youth; and (4) Accept programmatically appropriate referrals that meet program criteria from the City and its partners as program capacity allows.

The proposal should describe how the Offeror will work with the community to be a good neighbor as services are provided. Shelter facilities must be properly zoned and licensed as applicable. Outcomes associated with this program include but are not limited to: Increased safety and stability for children and youth through 24-hour shelter services.

Timely advocacy and support in cases of abuse or neglect. Strengthened parenting and life skills for families to reduce the risk of re-abuse or neglect. Successful acceptance and placement of referrals from the City and its partners as capacity allows.

Improved child and family well-being as measured by satisfaction or progress indicators. The proposal should demonstrate the evidence and/or logic of how the proposed activities will lead to improved outcomes and describe the use of practices (for instance, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, a person-centered approach, and community collaboration).

Proposals should include a description of how services impact outcomes and suggest at least one measurable progress indicator per outcome. Furniture Services for Households Experiencing Homelessness The Department will allocate up to $50,000. 00 for the implementation of providing gently used furniture and housewares for residents of Albuquerque participating in supportive housing programs.

Services must include, but not limited to: (1) Provide gently used furniture and housewares to a designated list of eligible supportive housing programs that can receive these items through designated agencies; (2) Develop an efficient referral process for these programs and for conducting outreach and marketing to the identified supportive housing programs.

The proposed project may be required to work collaboratively with other entities as identified and requested by the City. Outcomes associated with this program include but are not limited to: Increased housing stability and comfort for households through access to furniture and housewares. Efficient and timely referral and delivery process to supportive housing programs.

Improved coordination with supportive housing providers and designated agencies. Enhanced satisfaction of households and providers with the quality and availability of furniture services. The proposal should demonstrate the evidence and/or logic of how the proposed activities will lead to improved outcomes and describe the use of practices (for instance, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, a person-centered