Dane County Community Justice Council Strategic Plan

The Dane County Office of Justice Reform is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2025-RFP-005 to develop a strategic plan for the Community Justice Council. The objective is to create a guiding document focused on maximizing justice, equity, and public safety. The estimated period of performance runs from March 2025 through August 2025. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Dane County eProcurement Portal by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Required submission materials include a non-cost RFP response document, a separate cost proposal, a W-9 form, and a signed signature affidavit via DocuSign, all provided in PDF format. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off approach, selecting the highest scoring responsive and responsible proposer. Evaluation criteria are weighted toward the project approach and philosophy of strategic planning at 30 points, followed by the qualifications of the firm and personnel at 20 points. Additional points are awarded for local vendor preference for firms located in Dane County or adjacent counties, and price preferences are applied for goods made in Wisconsin or the local region. Key deliverables include the final strategic plan, stakeholder communication plans, and documentation of the planning team's organizational structure and experience. The contract is governed by Wisconsin state law and local Dane County terms and conditions. Selected vendors must provide professional liability and workers compensation insurance and comply with OSHA and Wisconsin Department of Commerce safety regulations. All data and reports developed under the contract will become the sole property of Dane County. Vendors with 20 or more employees and a contract value exceeding 20,000 dollars are required to submit a written affirmative action plan. Invoices must be submitted electronically and include a valid purchase order number for payment.