General management includes the office of the Executive Director which has oversight over all program and administrative functions of CAPCOG.
General management includes fiscal management (grants administration, performance measures, financial reporting and budgeting), human resources (insurance, the retirement system), records management, and public information. CAPCOG’s general management staff updates the CAPCOG website, including the CAPCOG online regional directory, and produces multiple publications including the CAPCOG annual report and performance measures, the CAPCOG monthly newsletter, program brochures, advertisements, and media releases. In addition, general management staff serves as the primary liaison for services to member organizations and regional stakeholders.
View and download CAPCOG’s Annual Reports.
CAPCOG’s Speakers Bureau
The staff is committed to serving the ten-county region through CAPCOG’s programs in public safety, services for aging and disabled, community and economic development, and environmental planning for air quality and solid waste, and are available to make presentations in any of these areas of work or can provide a general overview of all agency programs. Please allow 30 minutes for a presentation along with Q&A.
If you are interested in scheduling a speaker, notify Mason W. Canales, Member Services Coordinator, at least 30 days prior to the requested date.
Information Technology Services
Information technology services staff maintains CAPCOG’s computer, networking, and telephone equipment and provide guidance in the selection of new equipment and the development of regional technological infrastructure. This includes administration/maintenance of the CAPCOG local area network, homeland security WebEOC and emergency notification systems, all operating systems, servers, network printers/plotters, network hardware, and email. Information technology services staff also provide internal internet and user application support for CAPCOG.
Finance
Finance staff is responsible for all internal and external financial services for CAPCOG programs in the following areas: accounting, budgeting, financial management and reporting, purchasing and payroll. Finance staff also provides certain support services as needed to implement programs in accordance with grant and contract agreements.
From requests for bids or proposals to periodic grants, the Capital Area Council of Governments often seeks vendors to complete work for the agency or assist local governments through its own grant process. Below are some the opportunities to work with or for CAPCOG.
Please note that CAPCOG can only accept unsolicited proposals in situations that would not be subject to competitive bid.
Prospective vendors should contact staff directly only when instructed as part of a published request for proposals, qualifications, applications or bids.
CAPCOG helps administer and solicit a number of state and federal grants. Those grant opportunities can be found in the Funding & Grants section of this website.
Get CAPCOG’s FY 2022 grant schedule.
RFAs, RFIs, RFBs, RFPs & RFQs
Request for Proposals
RFP – NG9-1-1 Call Handling Equipment & Solution
CAPCOG, on behalf of the Capital Area Emergency Communications District (CAECD), is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced vendors that can provide equipment and solutions for a Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Call-Handling System to replace its existing system.
Read the Full RFP.
Staff Contact: Andrew Hoekzema
Submission Deadline: 2 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023
Proposals must be emailed to caecd-rfp@capcog.org. Put “Attention CHE-RFP Submission” in the email’s subject line.
Questions Deadline: 2 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023
Questions and Answer Responses. (updated March 22, 2023)
Download Addendum 1 – the CAPCOG Pricing Matrix (.xlsx)
Download the RFP attachments: Attachment A – Standards & Requirements, Attachment B – General Terms & Conditions, Attachment C – Special Terms & Conditions, Attachment D – Sample Contract, and Required CAPCOG Certifications.
Request for Applications
Check for grant awards and grant recommendation lists
Request for Quotes
CAPABLE Program Contactors – Open until funding expires
CAPCOG, working as the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, is accepting qualification-based applications for its Community Aging in Place-Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE ) Program contracting positions. CAPABLE is a evidence-based home intervention for older adults created by Johns Hopkins University, that partners occupational therapists, registered nurses, and home repair professionals with older adults to improve their quality of life at home and help them age in place. The available contractor positions are listed below and contain links to each positions’ scope of work and application. Each position has it one unique application, contract, and . Applicants don’t need to complete a CAPCOG job application to apply for these positions.
Program Coordinator
The program coordinator is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults and implement an innovative model to promote independence and community living. It will provide administrator to provide program and fiscal coordination for client services related to the CAPABLE program. The Program Coordinator will be part of a team of occupational therapists (OTs), registered nurses and home repair professionals providing in-home visits to eligible older adults in Bastrop and Caldwell counties. This position assists AAACAP with training, enrollment, data analysis, quality assurance and reporting related to the program.
An ideal candidate has minimum one year experience with service provision for older adults including program development, project implementation, staff performance oversight. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in clinical healthcare services. social services, Public Administration or a related field required.
Training in the CAPABLE model is provided. Link to more information about the CAPABLE model or contact Sherry Wright.
This position will be for a one-year contract, 20 – 40 hours per week, with ability to extend.
Read the complete scope of work, the contract term, and application form.
Salary range: $23.55-$25.50 per hour based on qualifications
Submissions: A completed application form and resume should be submitted via email to swright@capcog.org with CAPABLE Program Coordinator Position in the subject line.
Deadline: There is no deadline to apply for this position.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists (OTs) will be part of a team of OTs and registered nurses (RNs) providing in-home visits to identified older adults in Bastrop and Caldwell counties. Clients in the program receive six visits from an OT and four from an RN, as well as services from a home repair professional. CAPABLE is unique in that it is client-driven; participants set their own goals with the assistance of OTs and RNs. An ideal candidate has experience performing in-home visits with older adults and is committed to assisting the client to set their own goals. A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure in the state of Texas are required. Training in the CAPABLE model is provided. Link to more information about the CAPABLE model or contact Sherry Wright.
This position with be for a one-year contract, 20 to 30 hours a week, with the ability to extend.
Read the complete scope of work, the contract term, and application form.
Salary: $61.00 per hour
Submissions: A completed application form and resume to swright@capcog.org with CAPABLE OT Position in the subject line.
Deadline: CAPCOG is continually looking for contractors to support this function, please feel free to complete the application and apply at any time.
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses (RNS) will be part of a team of occupational therapists (OTs) and RNs providing in-home visits to identified older adults in Bastrop and Caldwell counties. Clients in the program receive six visits from an OT and four from an RN, as well as services from a handy worker. CAPABLE is unique in that it is client-driven; participants set their own goals with the assistance of OTs and RNs. An ideal candidate has experience performing in-home visits with older adults and is committed to assisting the client to set their own goals. Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas are required. Training in the CAPABLE model is provided. Link to more information about the CAPABLE model or contact Sherry Wright.
This position will be for a one-year contract, 20 to 30 hours per week, with ability to extend.
Read the complete scope of work, the contract term, and application form.
Salary range: $52.00 per hour
Submissions: A completed application form and resume should be submitted to swright@capcog.org with CAPABLE RN Position in the subject line.
Deadline: CAPCOG is continually looking for contractors to support this function, please feel free to complete the application and apply at any time.
Home Repair Professional
Home Repair Professionals will be part of a team of occupational therapists (OTs) and registered nurses (RNs) providing in-home visits to older adults in Bastrop County. Clients in the program receive home repairs based on goals identified by participants; repairs are generally limited in scope and are intended to improve day-to-day functioning of participants. An ideal candidate has experience with a wide variety of home repair jobs, such as installing railings and replacing light fixtures, as well as experience working with older adults.
This position with be for a 12-month contract, with ability to extend. Training in the CAPABLE model is provided. Link to more information about the CAPABLE model or contact Sherry Wright.
Read the complete scope of work, the contract term, and application form.
Salary: Per-job basis determined by client needs
Submissions: A completed application form and resume should be submitted to swright@capcog.org with CAPABLE Home Repair Pro Position in the subject line.
Deadline: CAPCOG is continually looking for contractors to support this function, please feel free to complete the application and apply at any time.
