RFQ No. 26-16 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)**Bid Due 5/1/2026 @ 5:00 p.m.**

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	Apr 27, 2026
Due:	May 1, 2026
Agency:	Pueblo County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	RFQ No. 26-16
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RFQ No. 26-16 Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF WORK

Proposals: Community providers needed to utilize Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

specific monies to provide services under one of the four purposes of TANF.

Client: Pueblo County Department of Human Services

Date: April 22, 2026

1. Scope of Work

Pueblo County Department of Human Services is seeking qualified community providers to

provide services under one of the four purposes of TANF:

1. Serving needy families so that children may be cared for in their own home

2. Promoting job preparation, work, and marriage

3. Reducing out-of-wedlock pregnancies

4. Encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families

Providers must clearly describe their project or services to be provided, including the following

• Why are the proposed services important to our community and which purpose of TANF

does their programming intend on serving.

• Who is your target population.

• How, when and where the services will be provided.

• Provide a detailed budget of costs for proposed programming.

• Timeline of when the funds will be spent.

2. Restrictions

Funding cannot be used for ongoing needs of participants served. On going needs is defined by

services needed on a regular basis to survive or engage in regular work – e.g. housing, utilities, food,

childcare, transportation. Such services can be provided on a time limited basis not to exceed four

months. Funding cannot be used for medical treatment or medicine

3. Eligibility

Providers using TANF funds will have to determine eligibility of participants using the following

criteria:

• Family income less than $75000/year

• Have a child (This definition includes non-custodial parents and approved caretakers. It does not include

children in out-of-home placement through the Foster Care System.)

• Lawfully present in the United States

An affidavit of eligibility would suffice. The participant can check the three boxes regarding TANF

eligibility and sign the affidavit, attesting to the eligibility. This self-reported information would not

need to be verified but the affidavit would need to be kept on file.

4. Outcomes

How will the provider determine success for their project or services. Please outline what criteria

would be used to determine success.

5. Submissions Deadline:

Questions may be directed to Russell Guerrero at russell.guerrero@pueblocounty.us (deadline

for questions is April 29,2026 at 4:00 pm) and CC : purchasing@pueblocounty.us

Interested providers must submit a written proposal russell.guerrero@pueblocounty.us and

purchasing@pueblocounty.us by May1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

RFQ No. 26-16 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)Bid Due 5/1/2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

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