Co-located Domestic Violence Advocate for Multnomah County

The state of Oregon, through its Department of Human Services (ODHS), is seeking a qualified victim services program to provide a certified advocate to offer on-site domestic violence advocacy and support services for ODHS clients in or near Multnomah County. The selected contractor will be required to provide 40 hours per week of advocacy services, with 32 hours spent directly serving clients and 8 hours dedicated to supervision, training, and staff meetings. Key deliverables include safety planning, emergency shelter access, community resource referrals, and domestic violence trainings for ODHS staff. The initial contract term is from the date of execution until June 30, 2026, with an option to renew for an additional 1-year term. Proposals are due by July 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The RFP outlines a maximum price proposal of $216,216.09, which includes a portion of funds from a grant.

ODHS encourages participation from certified small businesses, including disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must submit a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing their relationships with certified firms and any subcontracting opportunities. Additionally, proposers must provide information on their responsibility, including available resources, past performance, and any legal or financial issues. The successful proposer will be required to submit additional documentation prior to contract execution, such as insurance, tax forms, and a nondiscrimination certification.