S-10000-00009881-1 Addendum #1.pdf

RFGA: S-10000-00009881 – Survivor Investment Partnership Addendum 1

RFP: S-10000-00009881

SURVIVOR INVESTMENT PARTNETSHIP – ADDENDUM #1

An evaluation committee independently scored all applications, and then met to tabulate the scores for the responsive applications received for solicitation #S-10000-00009881.

Round 1 Evaluation Results:

Applicant Final Score Rank

Self Enhancement, Inc. 103.00 1 Micronesian Islander Community 87.50 2 Clackamas Women's Services 86.50 3 El Programa Hispano Catolico 86.25 4 Tides of Change 78.75 5 Punx With Purpose 73.00 6 Harney Helping Organization For Personal Emergencies 27.25 7

SECTION 1: PURPOSE

The purpose of this addendum is to add Section 3.5 Round 2 Interviews.

SECTION 2: MODIFICATIONS

Section 3.5 Round 2 Interviews is hereby added to the RFGA as set forth below:

3.5 ROUND 2 INTERVIEWS

3.5.1 Competitive Range

Agency has determined the Competitive Range is 85 points and higher. All Applications scoring 85 or higher will be contacted by the SPC to schedule a Round 2 Interview.

3.5.2 Scoring Metrics

SCORE EXPLANATION

10 OUTSTANDING - Response meets all the requirements and has demonstrated in a clear and concise manner a thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject matter and project. The Applicant provides

SCORE EXPLANATION

insight into its expertise, knowledge, and understanding of the subject matter.

6 - 9 VERY GOOD – Response provides useful information, while showing experience and knowledge within the category. Response demonstrates above average knowledge and ability with no apparent deficiencies noted.

5 ADEQUATE – Response meets all requirements in an adequate manner.

Response demonstrates an ability to comply with guidelines, parameters, and requirements with no additional information put forth by the Applicant.

1 - 4 FAIR – Applicant meets minimum requirements but does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the subject matter.

0 RESPONSE OF NO VALUE – An unacceptable response that does not meet the requirements set forth in the RFGA. Applicant has not demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter.

3.5.2.1 Evaluators will assign a score for each of the interview questions and budget PowerPoint presentation as detailed below.

3.5.2.1.1 Interview Questions:

a. Is your Board of Directors aware of and in support of this grant request?

b. Funding:

If your organization is currently receiving or has in the past received Federal and/or State funding for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (DVSA) survivors, please identify how your organization has used these funds. What were the outcomes?

What were some successes and challenges?

c. Structure:

Please tell us about the structure of your organization. If you have staff that are mandatory reporters, how do you ensure confidentiality and privilege for DVSA survivors? If you do not currently provide DVSA services, do you have Certified Advocates or a plan to ensure employees working with DVSA survivors meet the minimum training requirements set out in OAR 137-085-0080 (Link to OAR:

https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action ?selectedDivision=311) ?

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d. Outreach:

Please tell us about your current community outreach providing culturally responsive services to DVSA survivors in communities that have historically been underserved. How will Survivor Investment Partnership (SIP) funding increase the agencies outreach efforts? If you have offered culturally responsive services in the past what were the outcomes of the outreach? What were some successes and challenges?

e. Success:

How will you measure the success of your program if awarded Survivor Investment Partnership funding, and what specific metrics or outcomes will you use to demonstrate its impact?

3.5.2.1.2 Budget PowerPoint Presentation:

The funds being disbursed through this grant are designated for the 2023-25 biennium and must be spent by June 30, 2025. The Agency may extend the funding through December 31, 2025. SIP funding is projected to be ongoing, but it is contingent on budgetary approval each biennium. If awarded these funds, your organization will receive $566,848 immediately upon the execution of a Grant Agreement with Agency, with the potential to receive additional 2025-27 biennium funds as soon as July 2025. Please tell us how these funds will align with SIP’s intention to provide accessible services and meaningful financial support to DVSA survivors within populations and communities that have historically been underserved. Please explain how you will ensure this funding is spent within this timeframe and walk us through your proposed spend-down plan. What are potential challenges you foresee in implementing these funds into your program, and how do you plan to address them?

Please refer to the following table:

Costs Annual Biennial Staff FTE* 166,720 333,440 Administrative Cap (20%)

33,344 66,688

Other (Equipment, Training, Travel for Staff)

20,840 41,680

Survivor Investment Dollars

62,520 125,040

Annual Total 283,424 566,848

Each applicant will have up to 30 minutes for all four questions, and up to 15 minutes on the PowerPoint presentation.

3.5.2.1 Round 2 Point and Score Calculations

Scores are the values (0 through 10) assigned by each evaluator.

SPC will average the evaluators scores and multiply by the weight amount for the total score.

Points are the total possible for each criterion as listed in the table below.

POINTS POSSIBLE Total Points Weight Total Score

Funding How well does the Applicant identify how they do or have used Federal and/or State funds received for DVSA survivors?

10 1 10

Funding How well does the Applicant identify outcomes of receiving those funds?

10 2 20

Funding How well does the Applicant identify any successes and challenges?

10 1 10

Structure How well does the Applicant describe the structure of their organization?

10 1 10

Structure How well does the Applicant identify how they will ensure confidentiality and privilege to DVSA survivors?

10 2 20

Structure How well does the Applicant identify a plan to ensure staff working with DVSA survivors meet the minimum training requirements?

10 1 10

Outreach How well does the Applicant identify current community outreach?

10 2 20

Outreach How well does the Applicant identify plans to use SIP funds to increase outreach efforts?

10 2 20

Outreach How well does the Applicant identify outcomes for offering culturally specific services outreach?

10 1 10

Outreach How well does the Applicant identify successes and challenges?

10 1 10

Success How well does the Applicant identify measures of success?

10 1 10

Success How well does the Applicant identify specific metrics or outcomes that will demonstrate impact?

10 1 10

Budget How well does the Applicant identify how the spending of these funds will align with SIP’s

10 2 20

POINTS POSSIBLE Total Points Weight Total Score

PowerPoint intentions?

Budget PowerPoint

How well does the Applicant identify and walk us through their plan of how they will ensure funds are spent within the timeframe?

10 1 10

Budget PowerPoint

How well does the Applicant identify potential challenges and how they would address those challenges?

10 1 10

TOTAL POSSIBLE: 150 N/A 200