Request for Proposals
Website and Intranet Design Services

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) and its affiliate, New Horizons Affordable Housing and Development, Inc. (New Horizons), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, is requesting proposals from qualified consultants/firms providing website and intranet design/development services.

HACSC serves a wide range of stakeholders which includes program participants, tenants residing in HACSC owned or controlled properties, landlords, elected officials, government agencies, private industry, community partners, and the general public. The website should effectively represent and reflect HACSC’s mission, purpose, and program offerings to disseminate information in a comprehensive and intuitive manner to the stakeholder group.  

HACSC intends for the selected consultant to deliver services into two distinct phases. Phase I will focus on services associated with the design, development and implementation of a new agency website. Phase II will focus on services associated with the design, development and implementation of the intranet.

Services shall be performed in accordance with the contract. The initial contract is anticipated to commence in June, 2026 and end upon project completion.  The awarded firm must commit to providing the full scope of work and successful project completion.

Website and Intranet Services RFP

Request for Proposals
New Horizons: Prevailing Wage and Labor Standards Compliance Monitoring

New Horizons Affordable Housing and Development Inc. (New Horizons), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC), is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for firms with extensive experience monitoring for federal and state prevailing wage and labor requirements.

New Horizons’ purpose includes, but is not limited, to supporting HACSC with acquiring,  developing, financing, rehabilitating, owning, and operating affordable housing for low-income individuals. New Horizons actively manages approximately 294 affordable housing units in Santa Cruz County. New Horizons is committed to enhancing and preserving its existing affordable portfolio as well as expanding opportunities for high quality affordable housing for low-income residents of Santa Cruz County. This RFP is issued solely by New Horizons and is not issued by New Horizons but may be placed on HACSC’s website for convenience and ease of access.

Request for Proposals:

This RFP is for firms with extensive experience monitoring federal and state prevailing wage and labor requirements for the development of 2021 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, as an affordable housing project.

Services shall be performed in accordance with the executed contract. The initial contract period is expected to begin immediately following contract award and is estimated to be for duration of development of 2021 Chanticleer Avenue. Specific dates will be provided in the contract. The contract may be extended in accordance with its terms.

RFP – Prevailing Wage & Labor Standards

Request for Proposals
New Horizons: Financial Consulting for Affordable Housing Development

New Horizons Affordable Housing and Development Inc. (New Horizons), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC), is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for firms with extensive experience in affordable housing finance, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), bond financing, and related public subsidy programs.

New Horizons’ purpose includes, but is not limited, to supporting HACSC with acquiring, developing, financing, rehabilitating, owning, and operating affordable housing for low-income individuals. New Horizons actively manages approximately 294 affordable housing units in Santa Cruz County. New Horizons is committed to enhancing and preserving its existing affordable portfolio as well as expanding opportunities for high quality affordable housing for low-income residents of Santa Cruz County. This RFP is issued solely by New Horizons and is not issued by HACSC but may be placed on HACSC’s website for convenience and ease of access.

New Horizons is in the predevelopment phase for a 61-unit affordable housing project at 2021 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz County, and intends to finance the development with both Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and HUD Restore Rebuild (formerly Faircloth to RAD).  New Horizons anticipates application for 4% or 9% tax credits in early 2027, with construction commencing prior to the end of 2027. New Horizons and MidPen Housing expect to partner in this development.

Financial Consultant TCAC RFP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES

New Horizons is seeking proposals from qualified service providers to deliver senior support services for low-income families and individuals in Santa Cruz County who receive housing assistance through the Housing Authority. These services are critical to empowering participants, supporting greater economic independence, and well-being.

The selected provider will be responsible for offering tailored, high-quality programs that meet the unique needs of senior adults. Services may include case management, social services, health and wellness support, and mobility assistance, with an emphasis on enhancing quality of life and ensuring access to essential resources. The selected provider will deliver tailored support designed to promote health, independence, and access to resources for seniors receiving housing assistance through the Housing Authority.

The estimated population eligible for services is approximately 2,572 senior adults. Please note that the actual number of participants is expected to be lower, as services are voluntary and provided only upon client request.

To view/download the full Request for Proposals document or participate in this solicitation, please visit https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/housingauthorityofcountyofsantacruz. An additional link to the original RFP is also listed below. To participate, bidders must create a vendor account and submit proposals through BidNet Direct. Registration with BidNet Direct is required and free to join. However, to ensure registration without subscription fees, be sure to deselect the default “Enhanced Advertising” option at time of registration.  All aspects of this procurement will be managed via the BidNet Direct e-procurement platform, including any updates or revisions.  If you need assistance creating your free BidNet Direct Vendor account, please contact 1-800-835-4603 and select menu option 2.

Senior Services RFP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY SERVICES
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Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz has published a Request for Proposals for Human Resources (HR) legal services and is currently accepting submissions from prospective consultants. The proposals must be submitted no later than September 15, 2025 by 3:00pm PST.

HACSC is soliciting proposals from a qualified attorney or law firm to provide on-demand Human Resources (HR) legal services to advise and represent HACSC on labor and employment matters. The selected attorney or law firm for contract award must be able to serve as HR Legal Services Counsel and represent HACSC, in any HR legal matter which may include but are limited to the following:

  • Provide legal services pertaining to employment and employee relations matters, including review and revisions of personnel policies and procedures, hiring practices, anti-discrimination laws, wage and hour laws, workplace safety, and constitutional protections.
  • Consultation on HR matters that may lead to litigation proceedings, including disciplinary or termination actions,
  • Representation in negotiations in mediation, administrative and court proceedings as requested by HACSC or otherwise required by law,
  • Provide training on employment-related topics and/or legally required trainings to HACSC management and staff.

Additional details on the legal services to be performed on behalf of HACSC are listed under Exhibit B, Scope of Services of the RFP document.

Services shall be performed in accordance with the contract. The initial contract is anticipated to commence in January, 2026 will be for a period of one year, and may be extended up to four additional years in accordance with the terms contained within the contract.

To view/download the full Request for Proposals document or participate in this solicitation, please visit https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/housingauthorityofcountyofsantacruz

An additional link to the original RFP is also listed below. To participate, bidders must create a vendor account and submit proposals through BidNet Direct. Registration with BidNet Direct is required and free to join. However, to ensure registration without subscription fees, be sure to deselect the default “Enhanced Advertising” option at time of registration. All aspects of this procurement will be managed via the BidNet Direct e-procurement platform, including any updates or revisions. If you need assistance creating your free BidNet Direct Vendor account, please contact 1-800-835-4603 and select menu option 2.

Labor Attorney RFP

Request for Qualifications for Co-Development Partnerships

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (“HACSC”) and its affiliate New Horizons Affordable Housing and Development, Inc. (“New Horizons”) has issued a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Co-Development Partnerships and is currently accepting submissions from prospective co-development partners. Proposals can be submitted at any time while the RFQ remains open. The Developer will provide the necessary skills and expertise to implement the development project and is expected to work closely with HACSC and New Horizons. This RFQ is primarily for the acquisition, financing and development of new affordable housing, however, proposals for rehabilitation of existing housing projects may be considered. All projects must have an affordable housing component to assist households with income levels at or below the low-income limit of 80% area median income and within the jurisdictions of HACSC, which consist of the County of Santa Cruz and the Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista.

Responses to the RFQ must include a subject property or properties identified by the Developer and information on the type of co-development activity. The selected Developer will work with HACSC as a co-development partner as established under an executed Join Development Agreement.

Examples of potential co-development activities include:

  1. Shared ownership of affordable housing
  2. Co-development of affordable housing
  3. Co-development of mixed-income housing
  4. Parcel subdivision with co-development
  5. Mixed-use with office component
  6. Turnkey
  7. Rehabilitation

Please see Section 4 – Scope of Services and Developer Responsibilities, for more information on the types of services that are expected to be performed.

Please see Section 5 – Minimum Qualifications, for more information on the minimum requirements for acceptance of a proposal.

To view the full RFQ and its terms, please click here: Co-Development RFQ

The RFQ is open until closed and proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The terms and conditions of the RFQ are subject to change. Interested Developers should regularly check the RFQ posting at www.hacosantacruz.org/general-information/vendors-contracts/ for updates. 

Questions and proposal submissions can be directed to Tom Graham, Deputy Executive Director, at [email protected].  The email subject line should state Co-Development RFQ.

Project-Based Voucher Program Request for Proposals

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz has released a PBV Request for Proposals. Proposals will be accepted from October 15, 2024, through November 18, 2024. Please read the full Request for Proposals documents for more information.

 

Notice to Interested General and Specialty Contractors

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz requests responses from qualified General Contractors and Specialty Contractors, including but not limited to: Concrete, Electrical, Painting, Plumbing, Roofing and similar specialty classifications. The Housing Authority is developing a list of pre-qualified contractors to provide construction services for a variety of on-going facility maintenance and modification projects – including vacant unit turnovers, service work and similar. Contractors will be evaluated based on the nature of services required and the qualifications of the Contractor. Depending on nature and location of work, select prevailing wage rates will apply to jobs.

Interested Contractors must complete a “Contractor Information” form – available here or from the Housing Authority office. Contractors must submit completed forms to the Housing Authority office located at:

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz
2160 41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
ATT: Amy Gear

This Notice will remain open – there is no deadline for submitting a written “Contractor Information” forms.

Please contact Amy Gear at 831-454-5928 with questions.

 

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In accordance with HUD Section 3 regulations, the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz directs employment opportunities generated by Section 3-covered assistance towards: residents of low-rent public housing; low-income residents in areas where Section 3 construction projects are underway; and business employing such persons. Available employment and contracts are primarily in the areas of construction and clerical work. For more information and to be placed on a solicitation list in case such positions become available, contact the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz at 454-9455. EOE

OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO

De acuerdo con las reglamentaciones de la Sección 3 de HUD, la Autoridad de Viviendas del Condado de Santa Cruz dirige las oportunidades de empleo derivadas de la ayuda especificada en la Sección 3 hacia: los residentes de viviendas gubernamentales de alquiler reducido; los residentes de bajos ingresos en áreas donde se está llevando a cabo la construcción de proyectos de la Sección 3; y los negocios que emplean a estas personas. Existen empleos y contratos principalmente en la construcción y en trabajo de oficina. Para más información y para anotarse en la lista de solicitud en caso de que se ofrecieran tales puestos, comuniquese con la Autoridad de Viviendas del Condado de Santa Cruz, llamando al 454-9455. EOE

Si desea una traducción en español, por favor llame al (831) 454-9455.