REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – RESOURCE CENTER SUMP PUMP

Haven for Hope is seeking proposals for the design, construction, and installation of a new sump pump system located in the basement of the Resource Center building.

Proposal Submission Deadline:

Interested parties should submit their proposals by 5:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025, via email to Earvin Reinhardt (Earvin.reinhardt@havenforhope.org) with a copy to RFP@havenforhope.org.

Site Visit: An In-Person site visit will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM (meeting location: Volunteer Center, 1 Haven for Hope Way, San Antonio, TX 78207). The site visit is highly recommended to answer all questions and to provide clarification.

Scope of Services:

This project includes the turnkey design, construction, and installation of an upgraded sump pump system:

· System Design & Installation

o Install a new sump and pump system at the Resource Center

o Discharge water shall be piped (via ceiling hangers) to the existing discharge water system.

For bidding purposes, assume:

• 36-inch by 36-inch square, 7-foot deep, concrete-lined sump
• Two (2) heavy duty 50 GPM pumps with floats
• Associated electrical
• Associated plumbing
• Convert an existing bunk room area to be a staging space for the new sump pump system.

Bid should include:

• Design and installation,
• Labor, clean-up, and haul-off,
• Protection of existing improvements, and
• All necessary materials, permits, fees, general conditions, and mark-up.

Submission Requirements:

• Detailed project plan and timeline;
• Cost breakdown (materials and labor);
• List of required permits and costs;
• Description of relevant experience; and
• Certificate of Insurance (COI)

Contact Information: For inquiries and submissions, please contact: · Earvin Reinhardt, Earvin.reinhardt@havenforhope.org with a copy to RFP RFP@havenforhope.org

For complete details and plans, download the full RFP document here.

The Q&A sheet for the Resource Center Sump Pump project can be found here. 

JCB, a global manufacturing company, is expanding into San Antonio. Its 720,000-square-foot factory open in 2026. JCB’s leadership and staff are making an impact in our community.

Their team members volunteered at Haven and installed netting to help reduce the number of pigeons on our campus. During that project, they noticed that Haven was missing a key piece of machinery.

Over the years, when a project required a scissor lift, we set it aside until we had enough projects to warrant renting the lift for a few days.

JCB decided to help out by donating a new lift. “This generous gift from JCB will significantly enhance our Facilities team’s efficiency, as we have numerous projects that require a lift,” said Kim Jefferies, President and CEO of Haven. “Previously, we had to rent the equipment, which added time and cost to our efforts.” From installing signage to changing light bulbs and painting projects, the lift will be beneficial.

“JCB’s collaboration with Haven reflects our longstanding commitment to giving back to communities. This value is ingrained in our family-owned legacy,” says David Carver, operations director for JCB San Antonio. “Our involvement in local outreach programs aligns with our core values, ensuring that those who are most vulnerable receive the support and resources they need.”

JCB is a family company founded on October 23, 1945, and is now one of the world’s largest privately owned manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and defense equipment, with 22 factories worldwide. JCB recently began work on a new $500 million factory in San Antonio, Texas, the biggest investment in its history.

On Saturday, December 28, the #17 BYU Cougars will face off against the #20 Colorado Buffalos in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Both teams are in town this week and enjoying fun activities around the city.

Both teams are also making an impact! Earlier this week, players from Colorado packed hygiene kits for Haven and gave away 100 bikes for disadvantaged youth in San Antonio. On Saturday, the BYU Alumni will host CougCares, a tailgate where attendees are asked to bring donations for Haven.

It will be a good football game; tune in at 6:30 PM on ABC.

The picture above is of Colorado Buffalo players preparing the hygiene kits. Below is a story about the tailgate event that aired on KSAT.

KSAT Story

Kenneth Anderlitch is running from Washington, D.C., to San Antonio, Texas, to raise awareness for a new program called Families in Recovery.

The Families in Recovery Program is a collaboration between Haven, Pay it Forward SA, and Lifetime Recovery. Families will have the ability to remain together while parents seek treatment for substance or alcohol use disorders.

He is more than 1,130 miles into his journey, and KSAT 12 recently caught up with him while running in Kentucky.

Check out the story here!

Haven for Hope Releases its FY 2023 Impact Report

In FY 2023, Haven for Hope served 9,457 clients, the highest number since Haven opened in 2010. Of the 9,457 clients, 1,085 were children, and 722 were families.

“At Haven, we’ve seen an increase in families experiencing homelessness,” said Kim Jefferies, president and CEO of Haven for Hope. “Our Family Emergency Services numbers doubled from the previous year.”

Haven’s Family Emergency Services (FES) is designed for overflow families. Haven operates a Family Residental Center (FRC) with 102 rooms. Clients must be residents of Bexar County, with proof of residency of at least nine months during their lifetime. They also need a US government or state-issued ID.

FES provides access to shelter and resources for families in need. If a family is not from Bexar County, they are provided with a 15-day compassion placement, and Haven’s team will work with the clients on other options, including family reunification, financial assistance to return to their hometown, or connecting them with other shelter options.

Young adults, 18-24 years of age, is another segment of the populations with an increase in individuals experiencing homelessness. Many of these clients have aged out of the foster care system and have nowhere to go. Haven designed a Young Adult Program in FY 2023, which provides designated sleeping areas and specialized case management.

For more statistics from FY 2023, click here.