Safety & Security Consulting

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) in the state of Washington is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide comprehensive research and assessments to develop and identify tailored security strategies for its communities within King County and the Kingston CDP. The scope of work includes developing presence enhancement strategies, establishing de-escalation and deterrence protocols, fostering community relationships, initiating violence reduction strategies, enhancing outreach to families and individuals, conducting comprehensive community safety assessments, and proposing a general safety and security strategy. The pre-submission conference is scheduled for October 7, 2024, and proposals are due by November 1, 2024. The consultant evaluation criteria include WMBE inclusion, race and social justice initiative, firm's experience, project team's experience, reporting and processes, and fee schedule.

The Seattle Housing Authority strongly encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, HUD Section 3 businesses, small businesses, and veteran-owned businesses to submit proposals. The RFP also includes information on Section 3 requirements, insurance, and administrative requirements such as suspension and debarment certification. The estimated budget for this contract is $250,000.00, and the contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the provided documentation.