Active RFQ/RFP documents appear below. If you wish to submit a bid, please send bids and a completed procurement form to procurements@accesscommunity.org by the posted deadline in order to be considered. We encourage minority and women-owned businesses to apply and will check all bidders against the System for Award Management (SAM).
Request for Bids
SCOPE OF WORK: Data Analyst for Community Needs Assessment
Project description
ACCESS seeks a data analyst to lead the data analysis for a client survey. The consultant will work directly with the Center for Arab Narratives and the evaluation and research staff at ACCESS, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the country.
Project start date is approximately April 15, 2024 and the consultant will be needed for approximately 60 days.
In March, 2024, ACCESS will launch a 52 question survey to better understand how clients’ socio-economic and community experiences. This information will better inform ACCESS about the needs of our clients and how to improve programs to better support the community.
Analysis will be guided by the following questions, with overall data disaggregated by race and ethnicity, education, language spoken, gender identity and nativity:
Project services
Payment for services
Payment will be delivered in 2 installments. The first payment will be delivered after 30 days. The final payment will be delivered after 60 days or after the completion of the work, whichever comes first.
Qualifications
High level experience working with quantitative data sets.
High level experience with data analysis and data visualization tools, including Excel and Power BI.
Most of the work can be completed remotely, but some travel to ACCESS in Dearborn, MI, may be required. Domestic travel expenses will be covered by ACCESS.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Submitted bids should include a total cost to complete all required services (including anticipated number of hours this project will require) as well as an updated CV/resume, a cover letter describing your experience, and any relevant work samples.
Please submit bids to Jamie Kim at jkim@accesscommunity.org.
Deadline to submit bids is March 18, 2024.
Winning bidder will be notified by April 1, 2024.
ACCESS invites qualified legal, accounting, and financial advisory firms to submit proposals to become sub-grantees under the ACCESS BD Capital Ready Program. This initiative is funded through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) grant program. We invite experienced and qualified facilitators to submit proposals for the facilitation of Capital Ready Workshops and Cohorts as part of our dynamic business development program. Our program focuses on preparing businesses for successful capital acquisition, primarily through the State of Michigan's SSBCI funding track and other sources within our ecosystem. We are seeking facilitators who can bring innovation, industry expertise, and a commitment to interactive learning through a hybrid model.
The ACCESS BD Capital Ready Program aims to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses in Michigan by providing essential tools and resources to secure capital successfully. Sub-grantees will contribute to this mission by creating and implementing initiatives that increase awareness, readiness, and financial acumen among potential loan applicants, with a specific emphasis on serving socially/economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (VSBs).
The selected vendor will commence work in early 2024 and continue until the end of 2025. The goal is to serve a minimum of 50 businesses annually.
Interested parties should submit the following by March 26, 2024 to businessdevelopment@accesscommunity.org.
Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, methodology, understanding of program goals, and budget considerations.
We look forward to reviewing innovative proposals that will contribute to the continued success and growth of our entrepeneurial business development program.
ACCESS invites qualified legal, accounting, and financial advisory firms to submit proposals to become sub-grantees under the ACCESS BD Capital Ready Program. This initiative is funded through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Technical Assistance (TA) grant program. The primary objective of the sub-grantees is to enhance awareness and readiness among entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking capital, leading to the successful acquisition of capital and ongoing support throughout the loan period. Sub-grantees will play a crucial role in elevating financial and business management skills by creating a Capital Access Track and developing Capital Ready Training Workshops, with a focus on serving socially/economically disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses.
The ACCESS BD Capital Ready Program aims to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses in Michigan by providing essential tools and resources to secure capital successfully. Sub-grantees will contribute to this mission by creating and implementing initiatives that increase awareness, readiness, and financial acumen among potential loan applicants, with a specific emphasis on serving socially/economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (VSBs).
1. Capital Ready Track:
2. Capital Ready Workshops:
The selected vendor will commence work in early 2024 and continue until the end of 2025. The goal is to serve a minimum of 50 businesses annually.
Interested organizations should submit the following by March 19, 2024 to businessdevelopment@accesscommunity.org.
We look forward to reviewing innovative proposals that will contribute to the continued success and growth of our entrepreneurial business development program.
RESPONSES DUE: October 6, 2023 November 15, 2023
AWARD NOTIFICATION: October 10, 2023 November 20, 2023
Time Frame: Answers to this RFP should be submitted by November 15th. We are relying on applicants to inform us of their anticipated completion timeline, but we are eager to get the final deliverables in place by December 20th.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / PROGRAM
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126
Intro: The Arab American National Museum has recently installed a large screen interactive to deliver digital content to our visitors. We have developed new content for this large screen that we need assistance programming into a touchscreen kiosk interface. Through this, visitors should be able to select the content they want to see projected onto the large screen. Ideally, they would have control to pause and/or exit out of the content to select something else. A time-out function would also be ideal.
- Create user interface for kiosk which controls content playback on large screen
- Playback and programming through BrightSign XT4 media player
- No audio required. Video and static images only
Time Frame: Answers to this RFP should be submitted by October 6th. We are relying on applicants to inform us of their anticipated completion timeline, but we are eager to get the final deliverables in place by November 9th.
Qualifications: No formal qualifications required, only a demonstration of abilities listed below. Please include samples of previous app/programming work. Individuals and firms are welcome to apply.
User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design: The designer should have experience in creating visually appealing and functional UIs for kiosks or similar digital interfaces. They should understand usability principles, accessibility standards, and create a seamless user experience. A strong understanding of UX design principles, user research, and wireframes is crucial for developing an intuitive interface.
Graphic Design and Motion Graphics: Proficiency in graphic design is essential for creating visually engaging content, including a strong grasp of color theory, typography, layout, and composition.
Project Management and Communication: The designer should have the ability to manage their workload, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with a team. Effective communication skills are necessary for presenting design concepts, articulating design decisions, and collaborating with stakeholders.
Design Tools and Coding Skills (optional but beneficial): Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or other industry-standard tools is necessary for creating high-quality designs. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular web frameworks can be helpful when working in the BrightSign authoring tool.
Please contact the Curatorial department at AANM with any questions curatorial@accesscommunity.org
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for payroll services for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org(link sends e-mail) by 10 am December 1, 2023. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/download/file/fid/203 and 3 references.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact HR Assistant Jackie Herman at (313) 203-3971 , Jherman@accesscommunity.org(link sends e-mail) between the hours of 9:00 am & 4:30 pm M-F to review the scope of work.
ACCESS is seeking the services of a qualified Payroll/HR solutions provider with expertise in outsourced payroll processing and related payroll services to successfully provide these services to meet the payroll, human resource and general ledger needs in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.
Qualified firms wishing to respond to RFP – “Payroll/HR solutions” must provide all equipment and materials described in this document, whether directly or through subcontractors/sub-consultants. This does not, however, limit the use of sub-contractors or sub-consultants.
It is anticipated that the solution will be completely installed, integrated with the financial software, and staff trained before the end of the current calendar year (December 31, 2023)
We are requesting the following features highlighted in the proposal:
Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
The Vendor is to report to the Human Resources Director and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Furthermore, any operator leaving ACCESS sites in an unsatisfactory condition will be required to return and complete the job with no additional compensation.
ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the “best value” (See: "Best Value" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully based on any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated on a weighted system to determine best value.
Proposals will be reviewed and scored as follows:
Based on the criteria above, using a 100 point scale the vendor that accumulates the highest score wins the bid.
“Best Value” means that ACCESS will, in an evaluation of each proposal submittal, consider factors other than just cost in making the award decision.
The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This notice is provided for information and invitation for offers to contract only and is not to be construed as: (a) an offer to contract; or (b) as a contract in and of itself.
ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Any contract issued because of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) If Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) If Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) If Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services like those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
ACCESS is requesting a 5-year contract for Payroll/HR solutions services beginning January 1, 2024
Project description
ACCESS seeks a consultant(s) to assist in the development of a community needs assessment to be administered in southeast Michigan. The consultant will work directly with evaluation and research staff at ACCESS, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the country.
Project start date is Sept. 1, 2023 and consultant will be needed for approximately 90 days.
Project services
We anticipate the project involving approximately 160 hours of work over a four month period.
Payment will be delivered in 2 installments. The first payment will be delivered after 30 days. The final payment will be delivered after 120 days or after the completion of the work, whichever comes first.
Advanced degree in sociology, evaluation, public health, public policy, or related fields.
High level experience working with quantitative data sets.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methodology design.
Experience with community-based participatory research.
Most of the work can be completed remotely, but some travel to ACCESS in Dearborn, MI, may be required. Domestic travel expenses will be covered by ACCESS.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Submitted bids should include a total cost to complete all required services (using the anticipated number of hours listed above) as well as an updated CV/resume, a cover letter describing your experience, and any relevant work samples.
Please submit bids to Jamie Kim at jkim@accesscommunity.org.
Deadline to submit bids is July 15, 2023.
Winning bidder will be notified by August 1, 2023.
ISSUE DATE: June 12, 2023
RESPONSES DUE: June 23, 2023
AWARD NOTIFICATION: June 26, 2023
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / PROGRAM
WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT:
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126
The Arab American National Museum is seeking to hire a graphic animator to create four videos for a new video-wall installation in our core exhibitions. Each video is on a different topic utilizing maps and geography to deliver the content. The four themes are changing borders over time, how religions spread, the movement of Arab people into the diaspora, and defining common terms e.g. Arab World and Middle East. Each video will be visual-only and around 2 minutes in length.
- Create four separate videos based on the content provided by AANM staff
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- XML file for institutional archives
- MP4 file for display
- Playback on BrightSign XT4 media player
- Minimum resolution 1080p
- Approx 2 minutes each
- No audio required
- Please find more information here
Production can begin as soon as a vendor is secured in June 2023.
Anticipating 4-6 weeks of fabrication/creation time with 1-2 check-ins, or as needed.
Complete project by August 31, 2023.
No formal qualifications required, only a demonstration of ability. Please include samples of previous video and animation work. Individuals and firms are welcome to apply.
Please contact the Curatorial department at AANM with any questions curatorial@accesscommunity.org
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is currently searching for a video editor to work on a short video about this year's Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year, Rania Succar, CEO of Intuit Mailchimp. The video will showcase Rania's story focusing on her philanthropic endeavors. It will be played at our Threads of Giving Gala, taking place on September 22, 2023 in California. View last year's awardee video here.
Video Specifications & Components:
- 5:00-7:00
- Motion graphics
- License-free music
- X3 Revision Cycle
Provided by CAAP
- Scripting for videos
- Voiceover Talent
- B-roll of the award recipient
- Photos of award recipient
- Pre-filmed and time-stamped testimonials
The video will need to be completed by Sept. 4, 2023.
ISSUE DATE: March 1, 2023
RESPONSES DUE: March 17, 2023
AWARD NOTIFICATION: March 24, 2023
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / PROGRAM
ACCESS
Health Services Building
6450 Maple Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) strives to enable and empower individuals, families and communities to lead informed, productive and culturally sensitive lives. As a nonprofit model of excellence, we honor our Arab American heritage through communitybuilding and service to all those in need, of every heritage. ACCESS is a strong advocate for cultural and social entrepreneurship imbued with the values of community service, healthy lifestyles, education and philanthropy.
ACCESS is seeking to secure one firm to provide the following Scope of Work as needed. The firm shall provide the procurement and installation of office furniture.
ACCESS plans to award one (1) contract for requested services as detailed in this RFP.
ACCESS will treat as confidential any non-public information that we receive from you in our discussions about the transaction contemplated by your RFP (other than information that we also receive from other, non-confidential sources, or that we independently develop ourselves).
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, private for-profit companies, units of local government including community colleges and universities, and faith-based and community organizations.
Organizations and individuals are ineligible if they are currently barred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by a federal department/agency, or if they are not in compliance with the State of Michigan Department of Revenue or Internal Revenue Service requirements.
Applicants must possess the following credentials:
The contractor must be able to comply with all state of Michigan regulations as well as any other county, local or federal laws or regulations as required to lawfully provide the services.
Applicants must assure the ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of 29 C.F.R. § 38.25, if awarded a contract and remain in compliance for the duration of the award.
Applicants must be financially and operationally stable and must possess sufficient scale in terms of staff and other resources to support ACCESS throughout the term of a contract, if awarded as a result of this RFP.
To be considered for an award for this service, the proposing organization or individual must have at least five (5) years’ experience representing public agencies, non-profit organizations, federal grant recipients and organizations of similar scope and size.
ISSUE DATE: March 1, 2023
RESPONSES DUE: March 17, 2023
AWARD NOTIFICATION: March 24, 2023
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / PROGRAM
ACCESS
Health Services Building
6450 Maple Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) strives to enable and empower individuals, families and communities to lead informed, productive and culturally sensitive lives. As a nonprofit model of excellence, we honor our Arab American heritage through communitybuilding and service to all those in need, of every heritage. ACCESS is a strong advocate for cultural and social entrepreneurship imbued with the values of community service, healthy lifestyles, education and philanthropy.
ACCESS is seeking to secure one firm to provide the following Scope of Work, Electrical, Millwork and Plumbing, Flooring and Tile, and Painting Services. ACCESS plans to award one (1) contract for requested services.
ACCESS will treat as confidential any non-public information that we receive from you in our discussions about the transaction contemplated by your RFP (other than information that we also receive from other, non-confidential sources, or that we independently develop ourselves).
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, private for-profit companies, units of local government including community colleges and universities, and faith-based and community organizations.
Organizations and individuals are ineligible if they are currently barred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by a federal department/agency, or if they are not in compliance with the State of Michigan Department of Revenue or Internal Revenue Service requirements.
Applicants must possess the following credentials:
The contractor must be able to comply with all state of Michigan regulations as well as any other county, local or federal laws or regulations as required to lawfully provide the services.
Applicants must assure the ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of 29 C.F.R. § 38.25, if awarded a contract and remain in compliance for the duration of the award.
Applicants must be financially and operationally stable and must possess sufficient scale in terms of staff and other resources to support ACCESS throughout the term of a contract, if awarded as a result of this RFP.
To be considered for an award for this service, the proposing organization or individual must have at least five (5) years’ experience representing public agencies, non-profit organizations, federal grant recipients and organizations of similar scope and size.
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for snow removal services for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10 am October 1st, 2022. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/download/file/fid/203 and 3 references.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Business Operations and Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of all facilities.
ACCESS requests a seasonal snow removal price, with ice melt/salt/brine included, for the noted locations in Schedule A. All locations include parking lot plowing, salt/ice melt, clearing of walks (from edge to edge or edge to street where applicable) and entries & emergency exits unless otherwise specified in Schedule B. Vendor agrees to furnish all labor, materials, and insurance to perform the above work.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous regarding price (See: "Low Bidder" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications, and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS.
Low Bidder: The lowest responsive, responsible bid will be based on the cost per month per facility, demonstrated ability to perform the work and history of performance.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays - Snow removal will be completed by no later than 8:00 am, seven (7) days a week. During business hours, snow will be removed within two hours of end of snowfall, seven (7) days a week. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done on a monthly basis for equal amounts of the entire contract during the snow season. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Term – ACCESS is requesting a 2-year contract for snow services beginning November 1, 2022.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and
Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each
accident for any employee.
2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined
single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
3. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles with Personal Protection Insurance and Property Protection Insurance to comply with the provisions of the Michigan No Fault Insurance Law, including residual liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury and property damage.
Insurance policies shall not contain endorsements or policy conditions which reduce coverage provided to ACCESS. Vendor shall be responsible to ACCESS or insurance companies insuring ACCESS for all costs resulting from both financially unsound insurance companies selected by Vendor and their inadequate insurance coverage. Vendor shall furnish the Facilities Manager with satisfactory certificates of insurance or a certified copy of the policy, if requested by the Facilities Manager.
Main Office, 2651 Saulino Ct, Dearborn, MI 48120 (313) 842-7010
Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 582-2266
The Annex, 13620 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Community Health & Research Center, 6450 Maple St, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 216-2200
Employment & Human Services Center, 6451 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 945-8380
Hope House, 6470 Williamson St, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 582-5979
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center, 4301 and 4247 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights,
(586) 722-6036
ACCESS SUD Center, 10149 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48126 (313) 842-7010
Arab American Community History Book Project
The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI, will be compiling and publishing a book based largely on oral history interviews and community history documents contained in AANM’s archive. The scope of the book will cover the history of the metro Detroit’s Arab American community. Project start date is Oct. 1, 2022. The book is expected to be about 300 pages long, consisting mostly of existing oral history transcripts, along with an introductory essay that the contractor will write.
We anticipate the project involving approximately 520 hours of work over a six-month period. Payment will be delivered in 2 installments. The first payment will be delivered at the completion of the oral history transcript editing. The final payment will be delivered when the text of the book is finalized.
Most of the work can be completed remotely, but some travel to AANM in Dearborn may be required. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Submitted bids should include a total cost to complete all required services (using the anticipated number of hours listed above) as well as an updated CV/resume, a cover letter describing your experience, and a relevant writing sample.
Please submit bids to Matthew Stiffler at the Arab American National Museum: mstiffler@accesscommunity.org.
Deadline to submit bids is October 28.
The winning bidder will be notified by November 5.
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Rooftop Garden Project Manager for the Arab American National Museum. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 9am Monday, November 7, 2022.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
Project Overview
Scope of Work
Time Frame
The Rooftop Garden Project Manager is to report to Jumana Salamey, Deputy Director of the Arab American National Museum and/or their designee (Kathryn Grabowski-Khairullah) and will cooperate and confer with them as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the “best value” (See: "Best Value" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully based on any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated on a weighted system to determine best value.
Based on the criteria above, using a 100-point scale the vendor that accumulates the highest score wins the bid.
“Best Value” means that ACCESS will, in an evaluation of each proposal submittal, consider factors other than just cost in making the award decision.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation for offers to contract only and is not to be construed as: (a) an offer to contract; or (b) as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued because of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) If Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer.
(b) If Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) If Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
This Request for Proposal is being created to obtain the professional services of a Construction Management Firm (Firm) that has experience with demolition and build of 30-50,000 square foot Medical, Recreational/Educational and Professional construction projects. Experience working with nonprofit and cultural organizations, in order to ensure appropriate procurement requirements are understood and met, is preferred. All submitted proposals will be evaluated to select one firm that will be responsible for working with ACCESS (Client) in completing the build of a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Center located in Dearborn, Michigan.
This document encompasses some, but not all, of the required duties and responsibilities that will be required of the selected firm. Additionally, this is a Construction Management project. The selected CM Firm will hold a fully engineered contract with the Architect/Design Professional. Complete engineered mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings will be coordinated by the Architect but are not provided as such and will be the responsibility of the Firm to procure systems design for exhaust, make-up air, plumbing, etc and to work directly with the Architect for oversight and coordination on the owner’s behalf to ensure design intent is being met.
Project goals:
The general overall description of the work scope is:
Existing Building Scope:
Proposed Site Improvements Scope:
Proposed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care Facility Building Scope: (note: final design layout and program space locations will be determined during the design process with the owner’s final approval.)
· All new finishes, including attention to personal harm risk identification and mitigation
· Any other amenities or requirements of the owner that are discovered during the design phases of the project for the proper functioning of the space and services proved to the owner’s clientele.
· Building design and construction should allow for future expansion
ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) has been serving the community for more than 50 years. Founded by a group of dedicated volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn’s impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to assist the Arab immigrant population adapt to life in the United States.
Today, ACCESS is the most comprehensive Arab American community nonprofit in the nation, serving a diverse population of clients through its 11 tri-county locations and more than 120 programs serving Southeastern Michigan. ACCESS offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services, focusing on the most vulnerable, including immigrants and communities of color. Nationally, through its three one-of-a-kind national institutions, the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), and the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), ACCESS focuses its efforts on culture and arts, capacity building, and collective giving.
Intent, questions, and proposals should be directed to the contacts listed below:
Rachid Elabed
ACCESS
Email – relabed@accesscommunity.org
Phone – 734-652-3303
09/12/2022
RFP distributed to CM firms
09/21/2022
Pre-Bid Walk-Thru at 1:00pm
Questions regarding RFP due from vendors
09/30/2022
Deadline: 5:00 PM (EST) for proposal submissions
10/3/2022 – 10/6/2022
Construction Manager Interviews
10/10/2022
CM Partner selection and award
We will schedule a pre-bid meeting September 27, 2022, at 2pm to walk-thru with any interested CM prior to proposals being submitted at the existing Building.
One electronic copy of your proposal should be delivered for evaluation by the due date and time to procurements@accesscommunity.org. Proposal development costs are the responsibility of the Firm. Firms are encouraged to incorporate any experience from similar past projects, ideas, creativity or materials that will allow the owner to see the full value and capabilities of their firm. Proposals are due to the Client by September 30, at 5:00pm.
The Client reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, received as a result of this Request for Proposal.
The Client is not liable for any cost incurred by the Firm prior to acceptance of the proposal and the award and execution of a contract between the owner and the Firm.
Please review and complete the provided Bid Response Tables as part of your proposal, adding lines as needed. A signature page, signed by an authorized officer of the company, which indicates respondent’s acceptance of this document is included as part of this RFP and must be signed and returned with the proposal. The proposal should address all of the requirements outlined in the RFP. The proposal should provide a clear and concise description of the Firm’s abilities to satisfy the requirements. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance of the conditions contained in this RFP.
During the evaluation process, the Client reserves the right for the following:
Upon award the successful Firm will enter into a contractual agreement with the Client. There is not an award of work without an executed contract. ACCESS plans to execute an AIA A133-2009 Contract with the selected building partner.
The Firm will be required to assume responsibility for all professional services offered in their proposal whether or not they possess them within their organization. Further, the Client will consider the designated lead at the firm to be the sole point of contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting from the contract.
The Client wants to enlist the services of a Firm for benefits and expectations during the duration of this project, including but not limited to:
The Firm will propose an Architect and Engineering team for the project that has experience with substance use disorder (SUD) type medical facilities. Architect qualifications should be submitted in response along with project staff qualifications (2-2).
The Firm will provide staff to attend weekly project design meetings and offer input on items such as the following:
Firm will provide an on-site staff to plan, manage and coordinate on-site construction activities to include, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
Firm is responsible for coordinating and cooperating with the Client’s vendors as required during the project duration including, but not limited to:
State the full name and address of the organization and, if applicable, the branch office, consultants, or other subordinate elements that will provide or assist in providing this service. Indicate whether you operate as an individual, partnership or corporation; if as a corporation, include the state in which you are incorporated. State whether you are licensed to operate and practice in the State of Michigan. Provide the most recent company EMR.
The Firm must be able to staff a project team that possesses qualifications and all the expertise necessary to undertake the project scope of work. Please provide the professional resumes for key members of the team who will be involved in this project, including Architect/Design Professional. State experience on this type of project and provide examples of similar work completed. Please provide references that can be contacted.
Provide a preliminary list of preferred subcontractors for the main trades (concrete, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc) as a reference for review.
Provide information from three related projects that the firm has managed within the last five years. Include client/contact, location, when completed, size of building, and total construction cost.
State in concise terms your understanding of this project and how your firm will address the needs that are stated in the RFP. Describe in narrative format your plan for accomplishing this project. Please state your plan for accomplishing this project along with all deliverables that will become the property of the Client. Describe clearly and concisely each milestone required for completion of the project. Include items such as the following examples:
Please provide the primary contact information for the individual who will lead this project. State the duties that this individual will be responsible for along with identifying other key staff that you will have assigned to this project.
SECTION 3 - PROPOSAL FORMAT: COST
Complete the Bid Response tables following this section, as part of the RFP response. Add rows as necessary.
Show profit and overhead values as fixed percentages of construction cost for the duration of the projects. Break out anticipated costs to perform pre-construction duties, including estimated Architectural and Engineering fees, and other items such as those called out in section 1-13 of this RFP.
Provide a list of anticipated staff roles and the corresponding rates and costs for each, including estimated total staffing cost per phase based on your preliminary timeline.
Show consideration for insurance and bonding costs as a fixed percentage of construction cost for the duration of the project.
Provide the proposed value for profit markup on subcontractor pricing, if any, as a percentage of the subcontractor cost.
Any conditions that result in a change to the contract value shall be addressed by a formal change order. Show the proposed profit markup added to change order value, if any.
BID RESPONSE TABLES AND RFP DOCUMENT
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for office furniture for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10am July 30th, 2022.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Business Operations and Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of all facilities.
Scope of Work:
We are requesting pricing to lease office space to deliver services associated with the PATH program. We are requesting the following features:
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. Proposals will be reviewed and scored as follows.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done, by location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Who we are: What began out of a simple storefront in 1971 to assist a growing Arab immigrant population is now, over 50 years later, the largest and most impactful Arab American community nonprofit in the nation. With over 120 programs focused on youth, education, community health, workforce development, emergency services, philanthropy, activism, and the arts, 10 locations in Southeast Michigan and three national institutions —the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC)—everything ACCESS does is to advance the social, health and economic well-being of individuals and families. Guided by our vision of a just and equitable society, anchored in our mission of empowerment, and founded on the belief that a community must first have its basic needs met before it can be empowered to impact social change, ACCESS has continued to honor its Arab American heritage, while helping to change our world, one person at a time.
What we need: ACCESS is seeking the services of a web developer to rebuild its website on a new, more user-friendly platform.
The new site must include the following:
RFP available April 22, 2022
Proposal Deadline May 16, 2022
Vendor finalist presentations May 29, 2022
Final vendor selected June 10, 2022
Engagement begins July 2022
Site launch Early November 2022
Engagement ends November 30, 2022
Submit all bids to rtaylor@accesscommunity.org by April 30, 2022
Introduction:
ACCESS would like to replace the entire existing printer/copier fleet with new leased devices. The existing fleet is located at 8 sites throughout both Wayne and Macomb counties. The leasing contract must include consumables and device support throughout the contract term. Additionally, ACCESS would like a print monitoring solution integrated into the proposal.
Background:
ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services) has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Founded by a group of dedicated volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn’s impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to assist the Arab immigrant population adapt to life in the United States.
Today, ACCESS is the largest Arab American human services nonprofit in the United States. With eight locations and more than 100 programs serving metro Detroit, ACCESS offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services to a diverse population.
ACCESS continues to honor its Arab American heritage while serving as a nonprofit model of excellence. The agency is dedicated to community-building, focused on service to those in need. Through initiatives like the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), ACCESS Growth Center, and the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), ACCESS serves all Americans.
ACCESS is seeking proposals to refresh the entire organization’s printer fleet spread across 8 physical locations.
The fleet will be comprised of the following types of devices:
For reference, the organization’s current monthly print volume across all devices is roughly as follows:
The chosen vendor will be responsible for shipping back the existing fleet and will be responsible for the physical deployment of the new fleet. The ACCESS IT department will be responsible for configuring the devices, print server configuration, and driver deployment.
Additionally, ACCESS would like print management software integrated into the proposal to enable more robust reporting, monitoring, and control functionality. This can be a product offered as SaaS, or a product hosted on premises.
Requirements:
Selection Criteria:
The winning proposal will be selected based upon the following weighted criteria:
Review process:
Upon the receipt of proposals, ACCESS will evaluate, and grade submissions based on the weighted criteria. ACCESS will eliminate all but 3 proposals, at which point meetings will be scheduled with the top 3 vendors to discuss the solutions being proposed.
Questions:
Any questions regarding specific information not included in this document should be submitted to Bassam Muhsin – IT Director, at bmuhsin@accesscommunity.org
Timeframe:
Proposals are to be received no later than June 15th, 2022. ACCESS will choose a winning proposal no later than July 15th, 2022.
Submission instructions: Please submit all proposals to procurements@accesscommunity.org
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Lawn & Landscaping Services for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10 am March 30th, 2022. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/download/file/fid/203 and 3 references.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Business Operations and Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of all facilities.
ACCESS is soliciting bids for our seasonal Lawn and Landscaping Maintenance contract. Please provide pricing for the locations included in this request. If any location is out of vendor's service range, vendors may choose to subcontract out services there, but vendor will be fully responsible for services delivered there. We are interested in the following services, though not all are required for consideration:
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous regarding price (See: "Low Bidder" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS.
Low Bidder: The lowest responsive, responsible bid will be based on the cost per month per facility, demonstrated ability to perform the work and history of performance.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays - In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done on a monthly basis for equal amounts of the entire contract during the season. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Term – ACCESS is requesting a 2-year contract for beginning April 1, 2022. Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
Main Office, 2651 Saulino Ct, Dearborn, MI 48120 (313) 842-7010
Community Health & Research Center, 6450 Maple St, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 216-2200
Employment & Human Services Center, 6451 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 945-8380
Hope House, 6470 Williamson St, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 582-5979
ACCESS Macomb, 4301 and 4247-4259 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
ACCESS New Center 10149 Michigan Ave, Dearborn 48126
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for a sculpture installation for the Arab American National Museum. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10 am Friday December 10, 2021.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
Install octopus sculpture suspended inside the museum’s dome like a chandelier, hanging hardware and cables just below the dome base. Vendor must provide hydraulic lift for access to the upper areas necessary for installation of the cabling to support the sculpture. Crank-up lifts and temporary supports to position the sculpture for review before final install. Provide all necessary labor and equipment to complete the project. Provide fabrication of brackets that are necessary to attach to the existing steel structure as the core support for the sculpture. Provide floor protection for the entire work area as required. The bid also needs to include allowances for on-site meetings with the artist, architect and museum staff before and during the installation proceeds. The artist is responsible for all electrical work associated with sculpture.
The project installation is to begin no later than January 4, 2022 and must be completed no later than January 25, 2022.
Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
The Vendor is to report to Jumana Salamey, Deputy Director of the Arab American National Museum and/or their designee (Crystal McColl) and will cooperate and confer with them as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress. Furthermore, any operator leaving ACCESS sites in an unsatisfactory condition will be required to return and complete the job with no additional compensation.
ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the “best value” (See: "Best Value" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully based on any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated on a weighted system to determine best value.
Planning and Kickoff ~ 10 points
Experience installing sculptures ~ 20 points
Experience working with museums ~ 20 points
Experience working with artists ~ 20 points
Cost ~ 30 points
Based on the criteria above, using a 100-point scale the vendor that accumulates the highest score wins the bid.
“Best Value” means that ACCESS will, in an evaluation of each proposal submittal, consider factors other than just cost in making the award decision.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation for offers to contract only and is not to be construed as: (a) an offer to contract; or (b) as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued because of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) If Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer.
(b) If Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) If Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Audit Scope
The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) will undertake a financial audit as required by the OMB Circular Compliance Supplements and Government Auditing Standards. ACCESS is seeking an independent auditor/firm of certified public accountants with resources that specialize in financial analysis, and also possess the knowledge and experience relative to current audit best practices.
Independent auditor/firm’s activities include, but are not limited to:
Term/Period of Performance
The total time frame of the audit should not exceed three months. The final audit will need to be completed, with all deliverables provided to ACCESS, no later than January 31, 2022.
Profile of the Independent Audit Firm
Responsibilities of Parties
The following section describes specific responsibilities of ACCESS and the independent auditor/firm.
ACCESS' Responsibilities
Independent Auditor Responsibilities
Description of Project Services
ACCESS intends to award an independent auditor/firm for auditing services to undertake the financial audits as listed in activities for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021. Due to the nature of the audit and the extensive learning curve, we would like the bid to be for a three-year period; listing the costs for each year separately, while providing a total for all inclusive pricing on services being quoted. Each year’s renewal shall be subject to the annual review and recommendation of the Finance Committee and Executive Board.
The independent auditor/firm will develop a financial report based on the evaluation and assessment of ACCESS’ year end activities and a letter addressing the adequacy of the organization’s internal accounting and administrative controls.
Submission of Statement of Work and Timeline
Evaluation Factors:
Turnaround time 40 points
Cost 30 points
Reputation & Experience 15 points
Number of staff available 10 points
Proximity of firm to headquarters 5 points
Basis for selection: Size of firm, number of staff available to work on engagement, turnaround time, reputation and experience of firm and staff, proximity of firm and cost of the full audit.
ACCESS reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted and to request additional information from all proposers. Any contract awarded will be made to the independent auditor who, based on evaluation of all responses and applying all criteria and oral interviews, if necessary, is determined to be the best qualified to do the audit.
Any parties interested in bidding on this audit scope please submit your bid on our website at accesscommunity.org, or mail to 2651 Saulino Ct., Dearborn, MI 48120 in a sealed envelope addressed to Audit Procurement; and email any questions you may have to procurements@accesscommunity.org.
This request for proposal will be a 5-year term. Please also include cost per year for a total of 5 years.
Proposals must be received in our office or online no later than 5 p.m. on October 15, 2021. If not received by the deadline, bid will not be considered. If you are submitting your bid through the U.S. Postal Service, we request you send in three copies.
Scope of Work:
We are accepting bids for 1 video that captures the work and mission of the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), the nation’s only Arab American Community Foundation. This video will be posted on our website, social media and played at our events. We are accepting bids until July 15.
We are looking for our vendors to take significant creative leadership, and to outline a concept for the video to be submitted along with their bid. Below is the scope of work for the project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mohamad Jaafar at MJaafar@accesscommunity.org.
Video Specifications & Components:
4:00-5:00
Motion graphics
License-free music
X2 Revision Cycle
Video style: Voice over mixed with interviews and B-Roll
Provided by ACCESS:
Interview videos of CAAP members (Board members, staff, grantees, scholarship recipients)
B-roll footage/ Photos of CAAP events, grantee events, etc.
Scripting for video
Voiceover Talent
Dates to be established:
Start Date/ Content Delivery: August 1st
Draft I Delivery: August 13th (get edits to editor by August 16)
Draft II Delivery: August 27th (get edits to editor by August 31st)
Final Draft Delivery: September 10
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cljw3vfcvhQ
Scope of Work:
Our Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s (CAAP) third annual Threads of Giving Gala is around the corner – September 18, 2021 – and we are now accepting bids until July 15f or the production of one video to be shown at the event. This video will accompany the presentation of the Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist Award and will showcase the achievements of the award recipient.
We are looking for our vendors to take significant creative leadership, and to outline a concept for the video to be submitted along with their bid. Below is the scope of work for the project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mohamad Jaafar at MJaafar@accesscommunity.org
Video Specifications & Components:
4:00-5:00
Motion graphics
License-free music
X2 Revision Cycle
Provided by ACCESS:
Scripting for videos
Voiceover Talent
B-roll of award recipients
Photos of award recipients
Pre-filmed and time stamped testimonials
Dates to be established:
Start Date/ Contant Delivery July 26
Draft I Delivery: August 9 (get edits to editor by August 11th)
Draft II Delivery: August 18 (get edits to editor by August 23rd)
Final Draft Delivery August 30
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCn9f3JEmIY
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the Arab American National Museum. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work.
Because this is a Museum facility, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current cultural facility requirements and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is also requested for special projects as noted in the housekeeping guide. Housekeeping guide details request for once per week major cleaning event to be supplemented by a five day per week day porter service to address customer touchpoints and maintenance of the general museum environment.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any experience in cleaning cultural institutions or museums (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Refer to Housekeeping Guide for current schedule. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 582-2266
The Annex, 13620 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the Community Health & Research Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
Because this is a medical facility, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current medical facility requirements and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any experience in cleaning medical institutions (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Service to be completed after normal business hours, Monday through Friday. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center 6450 Maple St, Dearborn MI 48126
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS Main Office and Youth & Family Services Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
The quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing.
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any relevant experience in cleaning similar institutions (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Refer to the Housekeeping Guide for schedule. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Community Health & Research Center of Macomb County
4301 E. 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS One Stop Employment & Human Services Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
Because this is a high-volume facility, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any experience in cleaning high volume office centers (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (10%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Service to be completed after normal business hours, Monday through Friday. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS One Stop Employment & Human Services Center 6451 Schaefer Rd, Dearborn MI 48126
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS Main Office and Youth & Family Services Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
Because this is our headquarters, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any relevant experience in cleaning company headquarters, schools, and gymnasiums or similar institutions (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (20%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Refer to the Housekeeping Guide for schedule. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Main Office and Youth & Family Services Center 2651 Saulino Ct, Dearborn MI 48120
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for Janitorial Services for ACCESS at the ACCESS Detroit One Stop Employment Center. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 5pm June 25th, 2021. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/contact/rfps-rfqs
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact Director of Facilities Rachid Elabed at 734-652-3303 (cell), relabed@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9 am & 4 pm M-F to review the scope of work and/or participate in a site visit of facilities.
Scope of Work:
Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial services. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the cleaning scope of work unless otherwise noted.
Because this is a high-volume facility, the quality of work demanded will be very high in order to provide the optimal environment for our staff, our tenants and visitors. All cleaning products utilized must be in accordance with current industry standards and MSDS information must be kept onsite. Paper products, soap, garbage bags, and glass cleaner to be provided by ACCESS, unless directed. Once a vendor is selected, current provider will be given 30-day notice. Pricing is requested for special projects as noted on the bottom of the housekeeping guide.
• We are requesting a 3-year contract at fixed pricing
• Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
• The Vendor is to report to Director of Facilities and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in-part or in-total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous based on the quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a proposal is awarded, and negotiations will be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs.
1. Cost of Janitorial Services (40%)
2. Resources & Capability: Describe size of company, pertinent equipment, any experience in cleaning high volume office centers (20%)
3. Reputation: Provide at least 3 references from other accounts serviced (20%)
4. Quality Assurance: Describe supervision and oversight methods (10%)
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation only and is not to be construed as an offer to contract or as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued as a result of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – Service to be completed after normal business hours, Monday through Friday. In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) if Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) if Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) if Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services similar to those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Payment - ACCESS payment terms are 14 business days from receipt of invoice. Invoicing will be done monthly, per location. ACCESS, by law, is exempt from State and Federal Taxes.
Insurance Requirements - The Vendor will maintain at its own expense during the term of this Contract, the following insurance:
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance with Michigan statutory limits and Employers Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000 each accident for any employee. 2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. ACCESS shall be added as "additional insured" on general liability policy with respect to the services provided under this contract.
Schedule A: Locations
ACCESS Detroit One Stop Employment 16427 W. Warren Rd, Detroit MI 48228
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is hosting JAM3A, a virtual music festival starting on September 23-26 — and we are now accepting bids until June 4th for the editing and mixing of pre-recorded audio that will be synced to video by a separate vendor. This audio will be recorded by both remote and local teams showcasing performances by selected musicians/bands domestically and abroad.
We are looking for vendors to intake the audio tracks submitted to us and edit each multi-instrument performance into a master performance track for the AANM Communications Team to use for broadcast. Below is the scope of work for the project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our multimedia specialist, Jacob Ermete at jermete@accesscommunity.org.
Scope of Work – JAM3A Musical Performance Audio
Editing of eight to ten individual musical performance multi-track recordings
Audio Specifications & Components:
Provided by AANM:
Dates – To Be Established:
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is hosting JAM3A, a virtual music festival starting on September 23-26 — and we are now accepting bids until June 4th for the editing of pre-recorded footage that will be premiered at the event. This footage will be recorded by both remote and local teams showcasing performances by selected musicians/bands domestically and abroad.
We are looking for vendors to intake the audio and video submitted to us and edit each multi-camera performance into a single performance video for the AANM Communications Team to use for broadcast. Below is the scope of work for the project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our multimedia specialist, Jacob Ermete at jermete@accesscommunity.org.
Scope of Work – JAM3A Musical Performance Videos
Editing of eight to nine individual musical performance videos
Video Specifications & Components:
Provided by AANM:
Dates – To Be Established:
Proposal due date: March 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM (EST)
Responses must be submitted electronically using the method below:
Email proposal to: dmiddleton@accesscommunity.org and CC: rmeroueh@accesscommunity.org
To be properly received, email subject line must include: NNAAC Website Design RFP Response
Bid submission must include (1) completed PDF response to the overall RFP and (1) portfolio example of work
NNAAC WILL NOT ACCEPT PAPER/HARD COPY OR LATE PROPOSALS
Documents
Proposal due date: December 11, 2020 at 5:00pm (EST)
Responses must be submitted electronically using one of the methods below:
Documents
Proposal due date: November 30, 2020 at 5:00pm (EST)
Responses must be submitted electronically using the method below:
Click here to download the request for proposal.
Please consider this document as formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for a performance management system for ACCESS. Bids should be submitted to procurements@accesscommunity.org by 10 am November 12, 2020. Bids must be accompanied by a completed version of the RFP document located at https://www.accesscommunity.org/download/file/fid/203 and 3 references.
All invitations to bid issued by ACCESS will bind bidders and successful bidders to the conditions and requirements set forth in this Scope of Work, and such conditions shall form an integral part of any purchase contract awarded.
All bidders shall contact HR Generalist Meredith Steih at (313) 550-2293, Msteih@accesscommunity.org between the hours of 9:00 am & 4:30 pm M-F to review the scope of work.
ACCESS is seeking a performance management system through which we can conduct generalized new hire appraisals, and annual, competency based annual appraisals, with the option for self-appraisals as well. The system should also include the ability for performance documentation like recognition and employee correction documents.
Qualified firms wishing to respond to RFP – “Performance Management System” must provide all equipment and materials described in this document, whether directly or through subcontractors/sub-consultants. This does not, however, limit the use of sub-contractors or sub-consultants.
It is anticipated that the solution will be completely installed, integrated with the financial software, and staff trained before the end of the current calendar year (December 31, 2020)
We are requesting the following features highlighted in the proposal:
Vendor(s) shall be responsible for all repairs or damages to ACCESS property caused by his/her equipment, personnel or materials used.
The Vendor is to report to the Human Resources Director and/or his designee and will cooperate and confer with him/her as necessary to insure satisfactory work progress.
Furthermore, any operator leaving ACCESS sites in an unsatisfactory condition will be required to return and complete the job with no additional compensation.
Vendor Selection Criteria - ACCESS reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in part or in total, for any objective or subjective reason whatsoever. Late bids will not be accepted. If a proposal is selected, it will be the “best value” (See: "Best Value" following), quality of service, the Vendors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which the ACCESS may consider. ACCESS does not intend to award a bid fully based on any response made to the proposal; ACCESS reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a Bid would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that Vendor whose proposal is deemed to best meet ACCESS' specifications and needs. ACCESS at its sole discretion may award this bid to one or several contractors whatever is deemed in the best interest of ACCESS. Bids will be reviewed and evaluated on a weighted system to determine best value.
Proposals will be reviewed and scored as follows:
Based on the criteria above, using a 100 point scale the vendor that accumulates the highest score wins the bid.
“Best Value” means that ACCESS will, in an evaluation of each proposal submittal, consider factors other than just cost in making the award decision.
Legal Requirements – The Contractor will comply with all federal, state and local laws & regulations, including but not limited to all applicable OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
No Contract – This notice is provided for information and invitation for offers to contract only and is not to be construed as: (a) an offer to contract; or (b) as a contract in and of itself.
No Assumption – ACCESS assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by the Contractor prior to the effective date of any contract resulting from this RFP. Further, Contractor may be required to obtain licenses, liability insurance, and to comply with certain laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Acts and Equal Opportunity Employment.
Heading and Captions for Convenience Only – Headings and captions included in this this document are included herewith for the sake of convenience only and offer no substantive guidance and are not to be examined for purposes of interpretation.
Independent Contractor – Any contract issued because of this RFP shall not be construed as creating a relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, or master and servant. Rather Contractor and ACCESS shall assume the responsibility for the acts of their respective employees, agents, representatives, staff, consultants, and subcontractors, and should Contractor’s proposal be accepted only an independent contractor relationship shall exist between Contractor and ACCESS.
No Assignment – A contract awarded under this RFP shall not be assignable in any form or portion without the written consent of ACCESS.
Contract Changes/Modifications - Changes mutually agreed upon by the ACCESS and the Contractor will be incorporated into this contract by written amendments signed by both parties.
Contingent Upon Funding - Contracts conditioned upon availability of funds. If funding is cut and services must be reduced or discontinued, a 30-day notice will be provided.
Disputes - Any disputes arising out of this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Overpayments - Contract debts are amounts that have been paid to a contractor to which the contractor is not currently entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract; or are otherwise due from the contractor under the terms and conditions of the contract.
Schedule of Service & Delays – In the case that the Contractor(s) cannot meet the deadlines in this Scope of Work, the ACCESS may contract out these duties itself and receive from the vendor the cost incurred.
Termination for Convenience: ACCESS may terminate this contract at any time and for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Vendor. If the contract is terminated by the ACCESS as provided herein, the vendor will be paid a pro-rated payment as negotiated with the ACCESS for the work completed as of the date of termination.
Termination for Cause - ACCESS may terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement, by written notice of default to Vendor, in any one of the following circumstances:
(a) If Vendor fails to perform any duties or obligations within the time specified herein or any written extension thereof granted by Customer;
(b) If Vendor so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms;
(c) If Vendor fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such termination shall become effective if Vendor does not cure such failure within a period of ten (10) days after written notice of default by Customer;
(d) If the other party is declared insolvent or bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is appointed or any proceeding is demanded by, for or against the other under any provision of the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereof.
Upon termination, ACCESS may procure, upon such terms as it shall deem appropriate, services like those so terminated. Vendor shall continue performance of this Agreement to the extent not terminated.
Term – ACCESS is requesting a 3-year contract for performance management solutions services beginning January 31, 2021.
Mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference! We are thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated 15th Annual Domestic Violence Fundraiser, taking place on October 13th, 2023, at the elegant Byblos Banquet. This empowering women-only event aims to bring together our compassionate community to create lasting change in the lives of survivors of domestic violence in Southeast Michigan. This event promptly begins at 11:30 a.m.
By joining us at the Domestic Violence Fundraiser, you will be making a direct impact on the lives of those who have experienced the trauma of domestic violence, turning struggle into strength. Your presence and contributions will help us continue providing essential services such as counseling, psychiatric support, case management, transitional housing, legal assistance, and much more. Together, we can create a stronger, more compassionate community that empowers survivors and fosters healing.
As the date approaches, stay tuned for our upcoming emails with more details and updates. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of resilience and hope as we come together to support the vital services provided by the Survivors of Violence Empowerment Programs.
We can't wait to share this incredible event with you and witness the positive change we can make together. Join us at the Domestic Violence Fundraiser Luncheon and take action for a brighter, safer future.
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About Survivors of Violence Empowerment Programs:
The Survivors of Violence Empowerment Programs provide vital services and assistance to those who have experienced the trauma of domestic violence. Serving Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties, our programs are designed to help survivors on their journey to mental health recovery and justice. We achieve this through a range of essential services, including counseling, psychiatric support, case management, transitional housing, and legal assistance.
Our primary objectives at SVE are to provide unwavering support to domestic violence survivors across Southeast Michigan. Our goals include responding to the emotional, psychological, or physical needs of domestic violence survivors, empowering and encouraging survivors to improve their health and well-being, assisting survivors in stabilizing their lives after victimization, ensuring survivors understand and can participate in the criminal justice system, and restoring a measure of safety and security for each survivor.
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to address the unique needs of domestic violence survivors, including individual, family, and group therapy for emotional healing, case management to provide personalized support and assistance, psychiatric services to address mental health concerns, trauma-informed interventions to aid in the recovery process, legal services to guide survivors through legal proceedings, prevention services to raise awareness and promote safety, support groups to foster a sense of community and belonging, advocacy to ensure survivors' rights are protected, employment services to facilitate a fresh start, and transitional housing to provide a safe and supportive environment.
The Survivors of Violence Empowerment Programs are dedicated to helping various survivors of domestic violence, including those who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse within intimate relationships, child witnesses of domestic violence, survivors of hate crimes related to domestic violence, survivors of domestic violence-related bullying, survivors of domestic violence-related sexual assault, and survivors of other forms of violence within domestic settings.
As the Biden administration rounds out its First 100 Days, ACCESS is taking stock of the Biden campaign’s promises to the Arab American community, which they detailed in their “Plan for Partnership.” The following will provide a status update of the nascent Biden administration in these areas, organized with respect to ACCESS’ policy priorities for this year. Each section will provide points on which ACCESS encourages deeper engagement on behalf of the Arab American and broader MENA community.
The Biden administration promised to “support the creation of a new Middle East North Africa (MENA) category…so that Arab Americans can be more fairly counted, and their needs studied and considered alongside other minorities.” On their first day, the Biden administration issued an Executive Order to “[advance] racial equity and support for underserved communities through the Federal government,” but excluded the Arab American and MENA community from their Domestic Policy Council’s “efforts to embed equity principles, policies, and approaches across the Federal Government.” Pursuant to section 8 of the Executive Order, which authorizes agencies to “consult with members of communities that have been historically underrepresented in the Federal Government and underserved by, or subject to discrimination in, Federal policies and programs,” ACCESS encourages the Executive Branch to explicitly include the Arab American and broader MENA community in their institutional approaches to racial equity, through the Office of Minority Health, the Census Bureau, and the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) program, among other programs.
The Biden administration promised to “spur public-private investment through a small business opportunity plan that will fund successful state and local investment initiatives and make permanent the highly effective New Markets Tax Credit.” The American Rescue Plan allocated $1.5 billion to State programs authorized through the State Small Business Credit Initiative Act, which directs funds toward “socially and economically disadvantaged individuals,” a legal classification from which Arab Americans are definitionally and effectively excluded from. Additionally, the Treasury Department under President Biden invested $9 billion through a new Emergency Capital Investment Program and $3 billion for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), which also exclude Arab Americans from the list of racial and ethnic minority groups to whom they target resources. The Biden administration can jointly a) facilitate inclusion of a MENA category within the list of racial and ethnic minority groups at the agency level and b) support legislation that would amend section 308 of the Financial Institutions, Reform, and Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) to include MENA among the list of racial and ethnic minority groups.
The Biden campaign promised to “directly address the rise in hateful attacks, fix long-standing issues with how the government documents hate crimes, and enact legislation prohibiting someone convicted of a hate crime from purchasing or possessing a firearm.” The Biden administration has thrown their support behind the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, on which the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act was included as an amendment. The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act passed resoundingly in the Senate and will likely pass the House upon consideration. Upon Senate passage, ACCESS issued a press release calling for Congress to follow up on this bill with additional steps to “directly address antagonisms between people in their local contexts” and to engage the “other factors which contribute to social stratification and persistent bias in local contexts,” including income inequality and rent-intensifying real estate development.
The Biden campaign promised to “update section 4 of the Voting Rights Act,” “develop a new process for pre-clearing election changes,” and “ensure that the Justice Department challenges state laws suppressing the right to vote. To that point, the Justice Department under President Biden has already reviewed state laws affecting the right to vote.
The Biden campaign promised to “root out systemic racism across our laws and institutions, including in policing.” To that end, ACCESS encourages the Biden campaign to reconsider the $20 million in discretionary spending they requested for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) program. Just as the Biden administration has promised to “condition federal funding on [police] departments undertaking reforms,” ACCESS encourages the Biden administration to condition TVTP funding on the DHS undertaking reforms of its prevention approach, which is ineffective and relies upon “overbroad and unproven criteria to label people dangerous and worthy of suspicion.”
The Biden campaign promised to “instruct the Department of Homeland Security to undertake a review of ‘watchlist’ and ‘no-fly list’ processes to ensure that they do not have an adverse impact on individuals or groups based on national origin, race, religion or ethnicity, and improve the process to remove names, when justified, from these lists.” To that end, ACCESS encourages the Biden administration to support, with action, a) the efforts of community-based organizations to work with DHS to produce and promulgate a clear process for removing names from the “watchlist” and no-fly list” and b) legislation that would impose nonpartisan oversight of the process by which individuals are placed on both the ‘watchlist’ and the ‘no-fly list.’
The Biden campaign promised to “ensure everyone has access to free COVID-19 testing, treatment, and a safe and effective vaccine, when one is available.” They have delivered on the promise of vaccine access, and must now ensure that Arab American community-based organizations and social service agencies have the resources they need to develop vaccine education campaigns for their clients, many of whom express hesitancy in taking the vaccine. To best assess the inclusiveness of their COVID-19 treatment and testing efforts, the Biden administration should support establishment of a MENA category within their Federal demographic data collection and reporting standards.
Biden campaign promised to “ensure and expand protections for students against bullying, violence, and discrimination in schools”, “work with states to offer pre-K for all three- and four-year-olds,” “make public colleges and universities tuition-free for all students whose family incomes are below $125,000,” “invest in, and allow, Pell Grants to be used for dual-enrollment programs,” and “build on the Affordable Care Act” through “more choice” and “lowering the [Medicare] eligibility age to 60,” among other things. American Rescue Plan (ARP) provided emergency relief to several programs germane to ACCESS’ vision of a care-based social infrastructure, but the real test of lasting change will be the American Families Plan, a $1.8 trillion proposal which extends key aspects of the ARP and follows through on several of the aforementioned promises.
President Biden promised to “rescind the un-American Muslim travel and refugee bans” and to “cease the immoral family separation policy." On his first day in office, President Biden issued a proclamation on ending discriminatory bans on entry to the United States. Earlier this month, the Democrat-controlled House passed the NO BAN Act, which would require future Presidents to provide a basis of evidence for future immigration bans and also include religious discrimination among the nondiscrimination conditions of Federal immigration policy. These are significant steps taken to oppose and prevent repeat instances of racist immigration policy.
President Biden promised to work toward “setting the annual global refugee admissions cap” at 125,000. However, his team cautioned that they would “need to “raise it over time commensurate with our responsibility, our values, and the unprecedented global need.” Within a few weeks, President Biden had signed a new Executive Order “on rebuilding and enhancing programs to resettle refugees.” By initially setting the cap at 15,000, the all-time low set by the Trump administration, the Biden administration made an early determination on his view of our national responsibility to immigrants, values as a diverse nation, as well as the unprecedented need of the more than the need conveyed a determination that the cap at 62,500. They have since backtracked, and intend to set a new cap. ACCESS encourages the Biden administration to set the maximum cap for refugee admissions at the 125,000 figure and increase funding to reception, resettlement, and integration programs.
The Biden campaign promised to “put real political capital into passing legislative immigration reform that provides a roadmap to citizenship for nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants enriching our communities.” On his first day in office, President Biden sent to Congress the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, a bill that would establish a pathway to citizenship for lawful prospective immigrants, Dreamers, and holders of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). In his Joint Address to Congress, President Biden called upon the legislative branch to pass immigration reform legislation, whether his U.S. Citizenship Act or H.R.6, the American Dream and Promise Act, or H.R.1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
The Biden campaign promised to “reverse Trump’s public charge rule”, which they promptly did through the Judiciary branch. However, more is to be done to avoid a repeat of the “chilling effect,” which refers to the effect of Trump’s immigration policy on many immigrant families’ decision to not access the public benefits to which they are entitled. During the pandemic, the “chilling effect” persisted in many districts, which further exacerbated the health and economic hardships associated with the pandemic and lockdown restrictions. ACCESS encourages the DHS to: produce renewed field guidance on the public charge rule; ensure the field guidance expresses the sense of the Biden administration that America is a “land of opportunity that is open and welcoming to all, not just the wealthy”; develop culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials for community-based organizations (CBOs); and appropriate the necessary funds for CBOs to promulgate these materials to immigrant beneficiaries.
The Biden campaign promised to ensure “that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel abide by professional standards and are held accountable for inhumane treatment of individuals.” To that point, the DHS under President Biden has instructed ICE and CBP to stop using terminology such as “alien” or “illegal alien.” They have also placed upon ICE and CBP “new limits on civil immigration enforcement actions in or near courthouses.” ACCESS encourages the DHS to produce and promulgate field guidance on this new rule change, which still relies upon ambiguous language, such as the condition that law enforcement can be taken against an immigrant whose case is a “national security matter.” In addition, ACCESS encourages follow-up from the administration on the “rampant abuse and unchecked culture of impunity within ICE and CBP” detailed in the National Immigration Project report: “Complaints Ignored, Abuses Excused: Why the Department of Homeland Security’s Internal Accountability Mechanisms Must Be Reformed.”
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ABOUT ACCESS
Grounded in a grassroots commitment to empowerment, ACCESS is the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the U.S., with a 50-year history of nonprofit of excellence. Guided by our vision of a just and equitable society for all, with the full participation of Arab Americans, we empower communities in Southeast Michigan to improve their economic, social and cultural well-being through an extensive network of health, education, employment and social services programming. Our mission extends nationally through our highly esteemed institutions—The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), the Arab American National Museum (AANM) and the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)—which are focused on making an impact through advocacy, the arts and philanthropy.
ABOUT NNAAC
The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), an institution of ACCESS, is a growing network of independent Arab American community-based organizations around the country. Established in 2004, NNAAC currently has 27 members in 12 states. The strength of these member organizations is built around the grassroots constituencies they serve through a range of programs, outreach and advocacy. NNAAC’s primary mission is to build the capacity of Arab American nonprofit organizations that focus on the needs and issues impacting their local community while collectively addressing those issues nationally. To support its mission, NNAAC has three main programs: Capacity Building, Advocacy and Civic Engagement (ACE), and Youth and Community Service.
ABOUT TAKE ON HATE
Take on Hate, a national campaign of ACCESS, addresses bigotry and discrimination, particularly toward Arab and Muslim Americans, and stands against hate toward all people. Through grassroots organizing, we challenge this country’s growing prejudice and persistent misconception of Arab and Muslim Americans, including refugees. For more information, visit www.takeonhate.org.
For a PDF version of this policy report, click here.
Do you have experiences to share with the world, but you’re not sure how? Are you interested in creative writing or digital storytelling? This interactive workshop offers exercises and practices to guide your journey from embodied experience to creative expression.
As part of her virtual artist residency with AANM, Lebanese American writer and theatre artist Andrea Assaf is launching a Call for Video Submissions from Arab American, SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa), Muslim and allied artists and community members, to share lived experiences related to key themes in her work: Eleven Reflections on the Nation, which explores post-9/11 experiences across the U.S., and the DRONE theatre project (in development during this residency), which documents direct experience with surveillance or militarized drones.
If you are interested in submitting a video, but unsure of which story to tell or how to tell it, this workshop is here to help you find your voice and aesthetic. Or, if you just want to participate in a creative community experience, you’re welcome to join us, too!
The workshop will be facilitated by Andrea Assaf, with break-out groups co-facilitated by artists in the ensemble of Andrea’s new play, DRONE. Meet the artists, explore your creativity and share your story!
It’s not often that local teens have a chance to give input to a prestigious national museum, but two girls from Dearborn schools will be able to add that to their future resumes.
DEARBORN, Mich.—Earlier today, ACCESS Executive Director Hassan Jaber joined
Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region V Director Kathleen Falk and other leaders from around Wayne County to give residents an exciting message: starting Sunday, you’ll once again have a chance to enroll in quality health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – and there is help available to pick a plan that fits your needs and budget. HHS also shared new information on the uninsured and enrollment goals for the third open enrollment period of the ACA.
During the press conference at the Arab American National Museum, Executive Director Jaber shared ACCESS’ plan to assist the public in navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace during the Affordable Care Act 2016 open enrollment period.
“Over the past two enrollment periods, we’ve seen firsthand just how critical financial help is to ensuring Michiganders can afford their coverage,” Jaber said. “That’s why we’re working with partners like Enroll America to help every consumer learn about their coverage options and ultimately find a plan that can help them lead a safe and secure life.”
Into its third year as a Certified Navigator Organization, ACCESS has been able to serve almost 17,000 clients, participating in over 200 informational events, aimed at providing one-on-one fair, accurate and impartial counseling and education about health insurance options from ACCESS navigators.
“In just two days, Wayne County residents will have an opportunity to enroll in quality, affordable health coverage and it’s our job to get the word out,” said Count Executive Evans. “For the next three months, we’re going to work around the clock to make sure every Michiganders who needs health coverage can get the information they need to get coverage that fits their needs and budget. We don’t want to wake up on Feb. 1 knowing that there are more people in need of health coverage, but didn’t know they could get help picking a plan and enrolling.”
Region V Director Falk discussed HHS’s goal of having 10 million individuals enrolled in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and paying their premiums – so-called effectuated coverage – at the close of 2016.
Falk continued to say that almost 40 percent of the uninsured who qualify for Marketplace plans are living between 139 and 250 percent of the poverty level—which is about 30 to 60 thousand dollars for a family of four, and more than 70% are employed. In fact, nearly 8 in 10 of those who qualify for the Marketplace are eligible for financial help to lower their premiums.
“In just two days, Wayne County residents will once again have the opportunity to explore their coverage options and find a plan that fits their needs and budget,” she said. “And there are resources – including the City of Garden Cities, who are a brand new Navigator grantee - in the Wayne County area to help folks who are uninsured, underinsured, or just want to learn about their options. If you want help making the best decision for your family, schedule a free appointment for enrollment help right now to ensure your questions are answered and you can get quality, affordable coverage.”
On Nov. 1, the Health Insurance Marketplace will reopen, allowing Michiganders to enter the Marketplace and select a plan that fits their needs and budget. Michiganders who currently have coverage through the Marketplace will also have the opportunity to shop for new options and find the plan that is best for them.
During open enrollment, Michiganders can schedule a free appointment to get their questions answered, learn about their coverage options, and actually select a plan and enroll. Dearborn-based ACCESS and the City of Garden Cities, among other organizations, will provide these services to Wayne County residents.
“We know that the uninsured want enrollment help from people right in their community,” said Erin Knott, Michigan State Director for Enroll America, a national non-profit organization that works in Michigan to help consumers understand and take advantage of the Affordable Care Act. “That’s why we’re helping connect the uninsured with free enrollment help so anyone who has questions or wants help enrolling in a plan can get the coverage they need. Wayne County residents should know that they don’t have to navigate this process alone, and there are resources here to help them make the best coverage decision for themselves and their families.”
During previous enrollment periods, Enroll America has found that access to in-person enrollment is critical to helping the uninsured enroll in a plan. In fact, during the second enrollment period, someone who meets with an enrollment assister was 60% more likely to successfully enroll as someone who tried to enroll online by themselves.
The City of Garden Cities received their first Navigator grant from HHS this year, meaning the city will be able to provide consumers in-person enrollment assistance themselves.
“As the newest Navigator grantee in Michigan, we’re ready to answer questions and make sure every consumer can pick the best plan for their needs and budget,” said Garden Cities Mayor Randy Walker. “We’re working around the clock to ensure every Michigander knows about their options for quality, affordable coverage under the Affordable Care Act.”
Additionally, the press conference highlighted that financial help is available to help lower Michigander’s premiums. In fact, during the last enrollment period, 78 percent of Michiganders who enrolled through the Health Insurance Marketplace received financial help to lower their premiums by an average of $270 per month, bringing the average monthly premium to just $130 per month.
For the third open enrollment period, consumers who choose to not enroll in some kind of coverage by Jan. 31, 2016 - through an employer-provided plan, the Marketplace, or Medicaid or CHIP - could face a fine of $695 or 2.5 percent of their income per person – whichever is more. The fine will increase each year, making more and more costly to delay complying with the law – on top of having to pay for health service without coverage during the year.
To schedule an appointment with an enrollment assister, like ACCESS, Michiganders can visit www.getcoveredamerica.org/connector to search by ZIP code and find someone in their community who will meet with them for free.
About ACCESS
Grounded in a grassroots commitment to serving our community, ACCESS has a 44-year history of providing health, education, employment and social services. An Arab American nonprofit of excellence, ACCESS empowers communities in Southeast Michigan to improve their economic, social and cultural well-being and extends this mission nationally through advocacy, arts, culture and philanthropy.
DEARBORN, Mich.—Just two days before the third open enrollment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) begins, ACCESS will join Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region V Director Kathleen Falk, Get Covered America, and other local leaders for a press conference to share our plans to assist the public in navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace during the Affordable Care Act 2016 open enrollment period, which begins Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015.
WHAT:
Press conference with Wayne County leaders to launch the third open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act
WHEN:
Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Arab American National Museum — 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
WHO:
Speakers will discuss how Wayne County residents can get covered through the ACA and highlight opportunities for free, in-person enrollment assistance from anyone who needs help with the enrollment process, including from new Navigator grantee the City of Garden Cities.
Along with ACCESS Executive Director Hassan Jaber, speakers at the conference will include County Executive Evans and Director Falk, Get Covered America Michigan State Director Erin Knott, Detroit Department of Health Executive Director Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Randy Walker, Mayor of the City of Garden Cities, who recently were awarded a grant to provide free enrollment assistance..
ACCESS is in its third year as a Certified Navigator Organization and has served almost 17,000 clients— in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties—in eight languages, including English, Arabic, Bengali and Spanish. Nov. 1, 2015 marks the beginning of the third open enrollment period of the ACA, which will run through January 31, 2016. During this period, any Michigander who is uninsured, underinsured, or has questions about their coverage options can log on to healthcare.gov or schedule an appointment with a free, in-person enrollment assister by visiting www.getcoveredamerica.org/connector and explore their options.
Following prepared remarks, speakers will field questions from the media. The event is open to the public and the media is asked to RSVP to ensure proper accommodations.
**** To RSVP for any of the events email Paydon Miller at PMiller@enrollamerica.org ****
About ACCESS
Grounded in a grassroots commitment to serving our community, ACCESS has a 44-year history of providing health, education, employment and social services. An Arab American nonprofit of excellence, ACCESS empowers communities in Southeast Michigan to improve their economic, social and cultural well-being and extends this mission nationally through advocacy, arts, culture and philanthropy.
The Dearborn City Council is currently considering an ordinance that would ban smoking in all city-owned parks. As an organization deeply committed to the health and well-being of our community, ACCESS supports this ordinance.
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July 24, 2014
DEARBORN, Mich.— ACCESS and the Arab American National Museum (AANM) are pleased to congratulate Diane Rehm, longtime radio personality and host of the award-winning The Diane Rehm Show on NPR for being named a 2013 National Humanities Medal award recipient by President Obama. The prestigious award is bestowed on U.S. citizens for outstanding achievements in history, cultural studies, filmmaking, cultural commentary and historic preservation.
Rehm is being honored for “illuminating the people and stories behind the headlines through probing interviews with pundits, poets, and presidents,” the National Endowment for the Humanities said in a press release.
In 2013, during its 42nd Annual Dinner, Rehm was named an “Arab American of the Year” by ACCESS, and was honored for her extensive career in broadcast journalism. Throughout her 30 years on the air, Rehm has interviewed dozens of notable public figures, including then-Sen. Barack Obama, former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. In 2000, she became the first radio talk show host to interview a sitting president (Clinton) in the Oval Office.
Each week, more than 2.4 million listeners across the country tune in to The Diane Rehm Show, which has grown from a local morning call-in show to one of public broadcasting’s most popular programs. The Diane Rehm Show was named to the Top 10 list of the most powerful programs in public radio for 2007 and 2008, based on its ability to draw listeners to public radio stations. It is the only live call-in talk show on the list.
“We are extremely proud of this most recent prestigious recognition of Diane Rehm,” states ACCESS Executive Director Hassan Jaber. “As a recipient of our 2013 ‘Arab American of the Year’ award, we are well aware of how important Ms. Rehm’s heritage is to her and her success. The Arab American community shares in this honor of one of its own.”
The daughter of Lebanese and Egyptian parents, Rehm began her radio career in 1973 as a volunteer producer for WAMU 88.5, the NPR member-station in Washington, D.C. She was hired as an assistant producer and later became the host and producer of two health-oriented programs. In 1979, she began hosting WAMU’s local morning talk show, Kaleidoscope, which was renamed The Diane Rehm Show in 1984.
The National Humanities Medal honors individuals or groups whose work has deepened the nation’s understanding of the humanities, broadened citizens’ engagement with the humanities, or helped preserve and expand Americans’ access to important resources in the humanities. Previous medalists include Pulitzer Prize winners Philip Roth and Marilynne Robinson, Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison, essayist Joan Didion, and novelist John Updike. The medals ceremony will be live-streamed at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 28 at www.WhiteHouse.gov/live.
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Grounded in the Arab-American tradition of hospitality, ACCESS has a 43-year history of providing social, health, education and legal services in greater Detroit to empower people to lead healthy, informed and productive lives. Today, ACCESS extends that mission to a national platform through advocacy, arts, culture and philanthropy. Visit us online at www.accesscommunity.org.