Specifications_and_other_RFQ_Information.pdf

The document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Newark's Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery (OVP) for Domestic Violence Services. The RFQ seeks qualified organizations to provide community-based violence intervention programs, with responses accepted electronically from March 12 to December 31, 2025, and a submission deadline of April 3, 2025. Eligible respondents include for-profit and non-profit organizations, neighborhood and cultural organizations, places of worship, and community-centered entities. The program aims to provide comprehensive support services for domestic violence survivors, including crisis intervention, emergency response, survivor advocacy, case management, counseling, mental health services, medication management, community outreach, and offender accountability interventions.

Respondents will be evaluated based on several criteria, including demonstrated experience in domestic violence intervention (30%), capacity to provide integrated medical care (20%), cultural competency (15%), ability to provide services in Newark (15%), sustainability and financial viability (10%), and collaborative approach (10%). The selected organizations must have at least two years of experience working with domestic violence victims, a certified domestic violence employee on staff, and the ability to offer support services through group and individual sessions. The RFQ emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and the ability to coordinate with law enforcement, social services, and healthcare providers. Organizations must submit a comprehensive response package through the City of Newark's Procurement Portal, including organizational overview, experience, key personnel qualifications, and financial documentation.