Residential Repairs FY2025

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Area Agency on Aging is soliciting licensed contractors under RFQ HS-AAA-RESREP-05-24 to provide residential repair and home modification services for older persons in the Texas Gulf Coast area. The program focuses on improving energy efficiency, structural integrity, health, and safety for low-income, frail, or disabled individuals across 12 counties. Services are governed by the Older Americans Act and 40 TAC 85.308, with a specific mandate to target those in greatest need to reduce socioeconomic barriers and promote independence. The contract follows a cost-reimbursement model with fixed unit rates and requires a minimum cost share match of 15 percent for Title III B services and 25 percent for Title III E services. Eligible contractors must possess at least three years of business experience and maintain specific operating revenue and insurance. The evaluation process is a trade-off based on a 100-point scale, weighting qualifications and references at 50 percent, the service delivery plan at 25 percent, and the bid sheet and in-kind match at 25 percent. The base contract term is one year, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Key requirements include a 30 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal, strict adherence to local building codes, and the submission of detailed documentation such as before-and-after photos and signed consumer satisfaction releases. The final deadline for responses is March 13, 2025.