Active SLED Opportunity · MARYLAND · CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON

    New Carrollton Cares Emergency Financial Assistance Program

    Issued by City of New Carrollton
    cityRFPCity of New CarrolltonSol. 272476
    Open · 4d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    4
    due Jul 17, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 26, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    624190
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of New Carrollton seeks proposals for the New Carrollton Cares Emergency Financial Assistance Program to provide immediate financial aid and support services to residents in crisis. The RFP emphasizes organizational experience, technical approach, staffing, financial management, and cost effectiveness.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    272476
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    June 26, 2026
    Due Date
    July 17, 2026
    NAICS Code
    624190AI guide
    Agency
    City of New Carrollton

    Description

    The City of New Carrollton, Maryland is a thriving municipality committed to the health, safety, and economic well-being of all its residents. In recognition of the financial hardships that can affect community members — particularly those experiencing sudden life disruptions — the City is establishing the New Carrollton Cares Emergency Financial Assistance Program

    Background

    New Carrollton is located in Prince George's County and is home to a diverse population that includes working families, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-to-moderate income residents. This program is intended to serve as a critical safety net for residents who face immediate financial crises and require both direct monetary assistance and navigation support to access broader community resources.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: RFP-NC-2026-5
    • Department: Administration
    • Department Head: Maisha Williams (City Manager)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-07-06T16:00:00.000Z
    • Answers Posted By: 2026-07-10T16:00:00.000Z

    Addenda

    • Addendum #1 (released 2026-06-26T17:07:28.423Z) —

      Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Organizational Experience and Qualifications (25 pts)

      Evaluation factors may include:

      Relevant experience;
      Similar programs administered;
      Staff qualifications;
      Organizational capacity.

    • Technical Approach (30 pts)

      Evaluation factors may include:

      Understanding of program goals;
      Proposed service delivery model;
      Eligibility determination methodology;
      Case management approach;
      Resource navigation strategy;

    • Staffing and Program Administration (15 pts)

      Evaluation factors may include:

      Staffing structure;
      Social work capacity;
      Bilingual capacity;
      Response time capability.

    • Financial Management and Internal Controls (15 pts)

      Evaluation factors may include:

      Budget reasonableness;
      Financial management systems;
      Internal controls;
      Audit readiness.

    • Cost Effectiveness (15 pts)

      Evaluation factors may include:

      Efficient use of funds;
      Projected households served;
      Administrative approach;
      Value provided to the City.

    Submission Requirements

    • AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CERTIFICATION (required)

      1.The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in all employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. It applies to recruitment, advertising, tenure, layoff, leave, fringe benefits, and all other employment-related activities. 

      2. The City has published a statement to its employees that it does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any disability covered by the ADA and that such discrimination is prohibited in the City’s workplace. The City has also communicated to its employees the actions that may be taken against them for violation of this policy.

      3. The Contractor is required to advise every employee of his or her rights under the ADA, including his or her right to be free from unlawful employment discrimination based on a covered disability.

      4. It is further required of the Contractor that all employees working under this Contract, as a condition of employment under this Contract be advised, in writing, that they must abide by the terms of the ADA. 

      By selecting confirm bidder agrees to this certification.

    • DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION (required)

      1. The City has published a statement to its employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the City’s workplace. The City has also communicated to its employees the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of this policy.

      2. Further, the City also informs employees of the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; the City’s policy of maintaining a drug free workplace; drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace.

      3. The Contractor is required to give any employee engaged in the performance of this contract a copy of the statement that “the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the City’s workplace”.

      4. It is further required of the Contractor that all employees working under this Contract, as a condition of employment under this Contract be advised, in writing, that they:

      a. must abide by the terms of this statement; and

      b. must notify their employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction.

      5. The Contractor must notify the City in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4 (b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant.

      6. Contractor must take one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4 (b), with respect to any employee who is convicted of a criminal drug statute:

      a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or

      b. Requiring such employees to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.

      7. Contractor must make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through the implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

      Agree to certification by selecting confirm - 

    • DRUG FREE WORKPLACE (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Summarize briefly your experience in providing the commodities or service outlined in the attached request for proposals: (required)
    • List the names and addresses of three (3) firms, with telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, e-mail addresses and contact persons, for which you have provided similar services: (required)
    • List the name and address of one bank or other institution that can provide the City with an adequate credit reference: (required)
    • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (required)

      I hereby affirm that this company does not discriminate in any manner against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), age or national origin 

    • Respondent Submittals (required)

    Key dates

    1. June 26, 2026Published
    2. July 17, 2026Responses Due

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