Crawford County Coalition on Housing Needs

Crawford County Coalition on Housing Needs One-third of our board members are low-income or specifically represent those who are low-income individuals.

Our mission: The Housing Coalition's mission is to collaborate with the community to identify the housing needs of the homeless and near homeless in Crawford County, and to advocate for, build, and manage decent, affordable housing to meet those needs. The Crawford County Coalition on Housing Needs, Inc., is a non-profit housing organization whose purpose is to identify and address housing needs throughout Crawford County. The Coalition membership is a diverse cross-section of Crawford County residents who represent various agencies, clients, organizations, and businesses that are involved in housing issues. This unique membershp provides the CCCHN a vast network for access to services and allows many problems to be addressed quickly and efficiently. The CCCHN also shares valuable statistical information with other agencies so gaps in service can be identified and resolved.

09/16/2026

Tennessee now has a statewide law allowing camping or sleeping on public property to be prosecuted as a felony. But arresting, fining, and jailing people for sleeping outside does not end homelessness. It costs taxpayers more while leaving people without a stable place to live.

In a new op-ed, CSH’s OH, TN and KY director, Leah Werner, explains why Tennessee should invest in proven outreach and supportive housing that delivers lasting results and makes better financial sense.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04xBHgZ0

09/10/2026

Join us for a virtual documentary screening and panel discussion on housing instability, foster care, and the power of supportive housing. Learn more and register to join us on September 23: tinyurl.com/ywsfxppm

09/08/2026

The poorest people in the U.S. face the most acute shortage of affordable homes

08/31/2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CRAWFORD COUNTY COALITION ON HOUSING NEEDS, INC. (CCCHN)

SNODGRASS BUILDING BOILER PIPING REPLACEMENT

CONTENTS
I- Introduction
II - Submission Information
III - Evaluating Procedure
IV - Questions

SECTION I - INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to invite qualified companies to offer proposals for the following work at the Snodgrass Building, located at 970 Park Avenue, Meadville, PA:

1. Supply and install baseboard in eleven apartments and laundry area
2. Supply and install new zone valves for apartments and laundry area
3. Supply and install new zone valves for existing to remain wall heaters
4. Removal and disposal of existing baseboard
5. Reconnect new zone valves to existing to remain control wiring
6. Labelling of zone valves with area served allowed for
7. Start up and check for proper operation
8. Any services not outlined done on a time and material basis

1.2 Eligible Organizations and minimum qualifications.

Eligible companies must be registered to do such work in Meadville, Pennsylvania and be in good standing with the city. Proposers must also offer at least two references, evidencing successful completion of such work or a similar type in Pennsylvania within the last three years. Interested parties may view the property by contacting Guy McUmber, CCCHN Board President, at 814-547-2606 to schedule an on-site assessment. Please also be aware that this project will require that Prevailing Wage standards be met. This project is Serial Number 26-07834 as listed on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Prevailing Wage website.

1.3 Goals and Outcomes.

The goal of this RFP is to ensure that the required work will be completed, and the Snodgrass Building will have a fully functional boiler-based heating system in operation by November 1, 2026.

1.4 Project Timeline

RFP opens September 4th, 2026
Application must be submitted by September 18, 2026
Project awarded by September 25, 2026
Construction completed by November 1, 2026

SECTION II - SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Submissions may be provided in hard copy and addressed to Guy McUmber, Crawford County Coalition of Housing Needs, P.O. Box 1402, Meadville, PA 16335 and postmarked no later than September 18, 2026. Proposals can also be sent electronically to [email protected] by 400 PM, September 18, 2026. This RFP may be canceled in whole or in part and any proposal may be rejected in whole or in part at the discretion of the CCCHN.

SECTION III - EVALUATING PROCEDURE

Proposals shall be evaluated by the CCCHN. Evaluations will be made with minimum criteria being cost and the qualifications and experience of the proposers. The CCCHN reserves the right to not choose the lowest cost bid in consideration of other factors, including prior experience with the proposer.

SECTION IV – QUESTIONS

Any questions may be forwarded to Guy McUmber at the addresses listed above.

08/28/2026

📢 This Supportive Housing Week, help spread the word. Like, share, and post a supportive housing fact with your network.

Supportive housing helps people achieve lasting stability while reducing the strain on costly crisis systems.

Communities save an average of $6,876 per person each year by investing in supportive housing.

Address

P. O. Box 1402
Meadville, PA
16335

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+18143374380

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