Request for Qualifications: Violence Intervention and Prevention Services for FY 2022-2024

Important Dates
RFQ Materials
Online RFQ System (Cityspan)
Contracting
Questions

Posted: December 8th, 2021 2:06 PM

Last Updated: January 28th, 2022 2:53 PM

The City of Oakland's Department of Violence Prevention is pleased to release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an initial one-year period, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, which can be renewed for a second year based on grant performance and availability of funds.

The City seeks qualified agencies to form a network of community providers and system partners who strive together to support people at the center of violence. This RFQ covers the funding strategy areas outlined in the Department of Violence Prevention FY 2022-2024 Spending Plan.

Important Dates

RFQ Issue Date

Friday, December 10, 2021
Pre-Proposal Meeting

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm PST.

View the video of the presentation.

View the video of the Q and A.

View the slides from the presentation.

View the contact list of the meeting attendees.
Intent to Apply

Recommended Due Date: Friday, January 14, 2022
ONLINE APPLICATIONS DUE

Thursday, February 3, 2022 by 5:00pm via Cityspan
Hard Copy Application No Longer Required

Application submission is by Cityspan only. Applicants are no longer required to provide a hard copy to the DVP Office.

RFQ Materials

This RFQ will provide up to $20,000,000 for violence intervention and prevention services that are funded through Measure Z, City of Oakland General Purpose Funds, and other state and federal funding.

Online RFQ System (Cityspan)

The DVP online application process is through Cityspan.

Register for an RFQ account here.
Log-in to your RFQ account here.

If you need assistance, call the Cityspan Help Desk at: 866-469-6884

Contracting

The City requires all applicants to fill out several forms to ensure compliance with local ordinances and laws. The following forms should be submitted with proposal submissions:

Schedule E: Project Consultant Team
Schedule I: Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Ordinance
Schedule O: Campaign Contribution Limits
Schedule W: Border Wall Prohibition

Additional forms will be required post-award. A sample City services agreement can be found here. General information on City contracting can be found here.

Questions

Questions regarding the proposal process can be submitted by e-mail to OaklandDVP_RFQ@oaklandca.gov. The deadline to submit questions is Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 5:00p.m. Individuals will receive a response to their questions within five (5) business day. Questions will not be taken by phone.