RFP 835734 - UW police department staffing study

The University of Washington Division of Campus Community Safety has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #835734 for a comprehensive police department staffing study to be conducted by an experienced consultant. The primary objective is to perform a detailed future staffing analysis for the UW Police Department, examining current operations, 15-year staffing trends, and developing strategic recommendations through 2040. Key project deliverables include presentation-level reports with graphics and charts detailing analysis processes, departmental strengths, needs, and recommended staffing metrics. The consultant will be required to benchmark staffing against peer institutions, review environmental and regulatory changes, evaluate cultural expectations, and conduct employee interviews. Proposal submissions are due by March 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST, with all vendor questions required to be submitted by February 14, 2025. The contract period will run from the execution date until September 1, 2025, with potential 12-month renewal options.

The RFP includes voluntary goals for Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation, specifically targeting 15% involvement for small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, or small women-owned businesses, though no minimum MWBE participation is mandatory for contract award. The estimated project budget is $20,000, designed to address current pressures on UWPD performance including evolving law enforcement attitudes, increased campus population and facility size, smaller qualified candidate pools, and increasingly complex service calls. The staffing analysis will specifically focus on determining appropriate staffing levels across multiple categories including sworn staff, civilian staff, patrol officers/sergeants, safety responders, security guards, and dispatchers. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the study aims to provide a comprehensive strategic workforce planning approach for the University of Washington Police Department's future operational needs.