Stop: domestic violence prosecution training & technical assistance project

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Domestic Violence, is seeking vendors to provide training and technical assistance on emerging issues related to the Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors (STOP) grant purpose areas. The goal is to enhance the prosecution of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) related crimes, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The anticipated contract term is 18 months, from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, covering two state fiscal years. In the first year, the maximum funding is $89,000, and in the second year, the maximum is $125,000, contingent upon availability of funds. The procurement is funded through the STOP Formula Grants program, with a portion coming from the STOP program sexual assault set aside funding category. DCF intends to fund one project for Prosecution Training and Technical Assistance, and vendors must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements related to VAWA, STOP, and Florida Statutes. The RFP has been updated with two addenda, with the latest extending the VIP advertisement end date to February 10, 2023.

The procurement is open to all interested organizations, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total available funding for the two-year project is $214,000, with the first year capped at $89,000 and the second year capped at $125,000.