Letter_of_Qualification_and_Letter_of_Intent__(1).pdf

This is a Letter of Qualification and Letter of Intent submitted in response to the City of Newark, New Jersey's Request for Qualifications for Domestic Violence Services for Program Year 2025. The solicitation seeks qualification statements from service providers specializing in domestic violence prevention, intervention, support services, and medical care. Required services encompass crisis intervention, emergency response, survivor advocacy, case management, counseling, mental health services, medication administration, community outreach, and offender accountability interventions. Electronic submissions were required through the City's e-Procurement Portal by April 3, 2025 at 10:15 am. Technical assistance workshops were offered on March 18th (6:00-8:00 pm via Zoom) and March 20th (9:30 am-1:00 pm at City Hall) to assist potential respondents in proposal preparation. Eligible applicants include for-profit and non-profit organizations, neighborhood and cultural organizations, places of worship, and community-centered entities.

Respondents must demonstrate at least two years of experience working with domestic violence victims, maintain a certified domestic violence employee on staff, and provide support services through both group and individual sessions. Evaluation will assess demonstrated experience in domestic violence intervention (30%), capacity to provide integrated medical care (20%), cultural competency and community engagement (15%), ability to provide services in Newark (15%), sustainability and financial viability (10%), and collaborative approach and partnerships (10%). Comprehensive documentation requirements include business registration certificates, insurance documentation, employee information reports, and various disclosure forms including a Counterterrorism Compliance Checklist, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran. No specific budget range was stated in the solicitation, though the procurement is funded through the Community-Based Violence Intervention Program (CBVIPP). The City reserves the right to reject incomplete submissions without obligation to explain evaluation results or guarantee contract issuance, and respondents will not be reimbursed for preparation costs.