Section 4.3 RFP HE-25-526.docx

4.3 Narrative Proposal Template

An editable version of the template below has been posted to Long Beach Buys. Proposers should complete the editable template and submit it as their narrative proposal.

Organizational Capacity & Experience

PROPOSER CONTACT INFORMATION

Company Address

Federal Tax ID Number

Website

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

PROPOSER CAPACITY & EXPERIENCE

☐ Sole Proprietorship

☐ General Partnership

☐ Corporation

State and Date of incorporation:

☐ Limited Liability Company

☐ Other _________________________________

REFERENCES

Project Manager

Phone Number

Project Description

Project Start and End Dates

Project Manager

Phone Number

Project Description

Project Start and

Project Manager

Phone Number

Project Description

Project Start and

SUB-CONTRACTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

☐ No

If applicable, provide the following for all subcontractors included in this proposal.

Company Address

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

Title

Email Address

Phone Number

SUBCONTRACTOR CAPACITY & EXPERIENCE

☐ Sole Proprietorship

☐ General Partnership

☐ Corporation

State and Date of incorporation:

☐ Limited Liability Company

☐ Other _________________________________

Which specific requirements of this RFP will the subcontractor perform?

Please describe why the organization is qualified to provide the services described in this RFP (1-2 paragraphs).

Please describe the length of time the organization has been providing the services described in this RFP (1-3 sentences).

How many employees does the organization have nationally, locally, and residing in Long Beach?

Where are the representative(s) that would service the City’s account located?

Organizational Capacity and Experience

1. Describe your organization's experience in providing diversion services to justice-involved youth in Long Beach ages 15 – 24 years old, particularly those with a history of mental health and/or substance use issues and outline the service delivery models or practices employed with this population. (5 paragraphs max)

2. Describe in detail the comprehensive youth diversion services your organization plans to implement into your proposed program. Detail the ways your organization plans to incorporate trauma-informed care into your diversion services. (2-3 paragraphs)

3. Explain what supportive services will be subcontracted out and to which small organization(s). Detail how your organization will ensure diversion program participants receive timely and effective quality services. (1-2 paragraphs)

4. Offer a general overview of the services your organization has provided to formerly incarcerated individuals in the past, including any subcontractors or community partnerships that will be leveraged to meet client needs. (5 paragraphs max)

5. Provide a brief overview of the key staff who will manage and achieve the project goals, highlighting relevant lived experiences, professional backgrounds, and language skills. (3 paragraphs max)

6. Describe your organization’s experience and capacity to manage operational cash flow while waiting for reimbursements on a cost-reimbursement basis. (3 paragraphs max)

7. State the number of employees based at your Long Beach headquarters or satellite office

8. Outline your organizational capacity to participate in the mandatory meetings specified in the RFP. (1 paragraph max)

Method of Approach

1. Describe the service delivery models currently utilized by your organization. (2 paragraphs max)

2. Explain how your organization plans to deliver client-centered services and ensure that clients receive appropriate and effective support tailored to their needs, such as language, transportation and ability considerations. (3 paragraphs max)

3. Explain your organization’s approaches to ensure program participants receive timely and effective quality and location of services. (2 paragraphs max)

4. Explain your organization’s process for recruiting program participants and your marketing process. (3 paragraphs max)

Communications & Reporting

1. Detail your organization’s experience and capacity in data collection and reporting. (3 paragraphs max)

2. Describe your organization’s ability to maintain records, respond to audit requests, and self-report on contract performance in a timely manner. (1 paragraph max)

3. Summarize the steps your organization will take to proactively identify and address any performance or operational issues that arise during project implementation. (3 paragraphs max)

4. The City requires that the Awarded Contractor provide proof of payment of any subcontractors used for this project. Please describe the plan for how the City will be notified of such payments. (1 paragraph max)

Commitment to Racial Equity

1. Describe your organization’s experience working with and serving culturally and racially diverse populations, and your commitment to ensure racial equity at all levels of program implementation. (3 paragraphs max)

2. Describe any plan and work that your organization has undergone to improve racial equity. (3 paragraphs max)

3. How are people with lived experiences and individuals from racially diverse populations engaged in your organization’s planning and decision-making processes? Describe the policies or practices in place that ensure the experiences of racially diverse communities are represented in your organizational infrastructure. (3 paragraphs max)

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