CPH - NSS Restorative Practices

Franklin County, Ohio Department of Public Health Neighborhood Social Services division is soliciting bids for restorative practices training and facilitation services, with proposals due July 28, 2026 — the same date as posting, indicating an expedited timeline. The scope of services document is attached and mandatory: all bids must be accompanied by a detailed proposal.

The contract scope includes four interactive trainings (one internal staff training and three community trainings), one four-hour facilitated breakout session for the Community Trauma Certificate Series, up to three restorative circle facilitations, and scheduled consultation services to Division leadership and staff. Deliverables encompass training materials, participant resources, session agendas, facilitation guides, and summary reports documenting participation and key themes. The engagement is designed to strengthen community healing, support anti-violence initiatives, increase knowledge and application of restorative practices among staff and community, strengthen community relationships and trust, build local capacity for restorative facilitation, and promote healing-centered engagement following trauma.

The contract term runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with a maximum contract value of $5,000 for the full period. Contractor qualifications must include certification or demonstrated background in restorative practices, knowledge of anti-violence principles, and references upon request. This is a highly constrained budget and expedited solicitation window appropriate for select-service engagements or consulting arrangements already identified in advance of formal posting.