Domestic Violence Shelters

Jackson County, Missouri is seeking proposals for a twelve-month contract to develop and provide domestic violence shelter programs serving adults and children in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The Request for Proposal (RFP No. 25-036) requires respondents to have a minimum of five years of successful commercial experience providing comparable services, with a mandatory requirement to operate a physical shelter building. Potential service providers must submit comprehensive documentation including Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, policy statements, financial information, and detailed service descriptions. The proposal requires extensive reporting, including an annual report by March 31st detailing the number of people served, types of services provided, and an independent audit. Key submission deadlines include a question response deadline of September 16, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of 2:00 pm CDT on September 23, 2025, with all proposals to be submitted electronically through the Jackson County Bonfire Portal.

The procurement appears open to qualified service providers without specific set-aside designations, though respondents must comply with several county requirements including tax compliance, equal opportunity employment practices, and enrollment in a federal work authorization program. Vendors must obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Jackson County Office of the County Auditor and demonstrate no conflicts of interest with county officers or employees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be evaluated by the Board of Domestic Violence Shelters, which may interview some or all respondents during the selection process. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate limits, and provide a Certificate of Insurance within 10 calendar days of request. The county reserves the right to split the contract award or request clarifications on any proposal, with funding subject to annual review and allocation.