Administrative Services for the New Haven Civilian Review Board

The City of New Haven is seeking proposals for comprehensive administrative services to support its Civilian Review Board (CRB), an oversight body tasked with ensuring transparency, accountability, and community engagement in police conduct reviews. The selected contractor will provide professional, efficient administrative assistance that aligns with regulatory requirements and supports the CRB’s mission. The contract envisions a structured performance period with at least a one-year base term and optional extensions, covering tasks such as submission of reports, inspections, and acceptance criteria that emphasize quality and regulatory compliance. Deliverables become the property of the City upon acceptance, which is conducted at designated locations in New Haven, CT, with the City holding final authority over approval. The contract incorporates requirements for federal awards management, including compliance with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), electronic invoicing, and comprehensive recordkeeping aligned with federal standards. The solicitation emphasizes the need for adherence to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations, including Executive Order 11246, minority business participation, and flow-down provisions to subcontractors. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, comply with lobbying restrictions, and submit certifications regarding prohibitions and compliance. Evaluation of proposals will consider scientific and technical merit, approach, and management capabilities through a trade-off methodology rather than lowest-price criteria, applying a color-coded rating scale for performance quality. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 12, 2026, following a two-part format separating technical and cost volumes. The scope of services, budget, compensation schedule, and reporting requirements are contained within contract attachments, while no specific contract value, pricing details, or firm-fixed-price designations are provided upfront. Administrative oversight includes standardized invoice submission to the City’s accounts payable office, with no specific physical payment offices detailed. Overall, the contract is a municipally focused, federally compliant procurement designed to ensure high-quality administrative support to the CRB’s critical oversight functions.