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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) attachment issued by the City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) on behalf of the Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) for the operation of one or more engagement centers that provide short-term, safe, supervised environments for individuals experiencing acute intoxication or substance impairment. Applicants must submit a proposal approach limited to 10 pages single-spaced that includes an introduction describing the organization's history and commitment to the RFP requirements, an overview of engagement center services and design with specific attention to low-barrier stabilization support, services for individuals with substance use disorders, outreach to unsheltered homeless populations, and features that distinguish the organization's proposed intervention. The proposal must address how the engagement center will create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment; coordinate with the homelessness system; ensure accessibility for individuals with transportation barriers; and identify gaps in Detroit's treatment and recovery support ecosystem that the project will address.

The proposal approach also requires applicants to demonstrate engagement center outcomes within a 200-word limit by explaining how the project will improve outcomes for Detroit residents facing acute intoxication, homelessness, and substance use disorders compared to current approaches, and to provide a 200-word cost-effectiveness statement justifying the project as an efficient solution to identified needs. Applicants must include a detailed project timeline as an attachment that outlines all necessary milestones to commence operations, including the anticipated timing to begin work following award notification. The RFP does not specify pricing terms, set-aside provisions, contract duration, or renewal options within this attachment.

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City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)

RFP#545307 Operation of Engagement Centers for the Care and Stabilization of Individuals Experiencing Acute Intoxication

Attachment B – Proposal Approach

***10 page single-spaced limit***

A. Proposal Introduction:

In your introduction, please include, at a minimum, the following information:

A statement to the effect that your application is in response to this RFP.

A brief description of your organization’s history.

A commitment to perform the requested work in accordance with the requirements outlined in this RFP.

B. Approach to Preparation of Tasks:

1. Offer an overview of the project. (1000 word limit) Please address:

Engagement Center Services Describe program design to include but not limited to:

What specific services will your engagement center offer to extend low-barrier, stabilization support to individuals who are intoxicated or impaired?

What specific services and/or resources will your organization offer to clients with substance use disorders?

How will individuals who use substances benefit from your engagement center services.

How will this project reach and serve individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness?

What specific services will the engagement center provide to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness?

Engagement Center Environment How will your engagement center create and maintain a welcoming, non-judgmental space for individuals who are intoxicated or impaired?

How will the engagement center coordinate with the homelessness system, such as shelters and drop-in centers?

How will the engagement center ensure access for individuals with transportation barriers?

Engagement Center in the City of Detroit

The gaps and/or challenges that your proposed interventions respond to in the local treatment and recovery support ecosystem.

How will the engagement center increase entry into substance use disorder treatment?

Any features that distinguish your organization’s project and make it a particularly strong investment for the City of Detroit.

2. Engagement Center Outcomes (200-word limit)

How will this project specifically improve outcomes for people in Detroit who are facing acute intoxication, homelessness, and/or substance use disorder compared to current approaches?

3. Cost Effectiveness (200-word limit)

How is this project a cost-effective way to meet these needs?

C. Project Timeline

The applicant should provide a project timeline with milestones for all necessary steps to commence work. The timeline should include the anticipated timing to commence work after award notification. Include as an Attachment “Project Timeline.”

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