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, Wednesday, February 19, 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 Monday, February 10, 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  

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

• Discharge water shall be piped (ceiling hangers) to the street (W. Martin Street) 

• For bidding purposes, assume 

• 36-inch diameter, 8-foot deep, concrete-lined sump 

• Two (2) heavy duty 300 GPM pumps with floats 

• Associated electrical 

• Associated plumbing 

• Closet type-enclosure, fire-rated door, metal stud, and gypsum walls (Assume 8’ x 8’) 

• 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 (submissions) 

 For complete details, download the full RFP document linked here.  

Haven’s President and CEO, Kim Jefferies, is Leaving Haven, but not the Homeless Industry

Kim Jefferies joined Haven for Hope in November of 2021. Haven for Hope opened in 2010 and is considered a national model for addressing homelessness. More than a shelter, Haven provides wrap-around, person-centered services to those experiencing homelessness in our community.

While saddened to leave Haven, Jefferies is excited to continue the spirit of Haven’s work in a similar nonprofit outside of Texas.

Learn more in an article by Iris Dimmick, senior reporter for the San Antonio Report.

Living Room Training RFPs Needed

Haven for Hope of Bexar County is seeking proposals from qualified providers to deliver training on the “Living Room Model” and therapeutic techniques to enhance the capacity of our clinical and frontline staff. This training aims to improve crisis response outcomes and support clients transitioning between levels of mental health care and improve crisis response outcomes. (Link to full RFP below).  

Proposal Submission Deadline:
Interested parties should submit their proposals by 5:00 PM, Thursday, February 13, 2025, via email to David Huete (David.huete@havenforhope.org) with a copy to RFP@havenforhope.org.  

Informational Session:
A Teams meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, to discuss the RFP and answer questions. Email David Huete (David.huete@havenforhope.org) with a copy to RFP@havenforhope.org to request access.  

Scope of Work: 

• General Staff Clinical Training: Provide training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Response Planning, Reflective Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. 

• Crisis Counseling (Living Room Model): Conduct training sessions for staff on crisis counseling using the Living Room Model, with follow-up practice sessions. 

• Staff Crisis Management Training: Deliver didactic training and follow-up practice sessions focused on effective crisis management. 

Requirements: 

• Provide training materials, post-training assessments, and follow-up consultation. 

• Proposals must include a detailed cost breakdown and a company profile, including relevant experience. 

• Proposals should meet insurance and compliance requirements. 

Contact Information:
For inquiries and submissions, please contact: 

• David Huete, Vice President of Transformational Services: david.huete@havenforhope.org with a copy to RFP@havenforhope.org  

For complete details, download the full RFP document linked here.