DFSS: GBV Services: Help Over Harm RFP

The City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is soliciting proposals for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Services under the Help Over Harm initiative. This blanket agreement seeks to provide services to target populations defined by age, gender, ethnicity, income level, and household type. The anticipated contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with a possible one-year extension. Annual awards are expected to range between $100,000 and $300,000, with payments made on a reimbursement basis subject to annual appropriation and performance. Proposals will be evaluated based on the strength of the proposed program, community involvement, performance management, organizational capacity, and cost reasonableness. Key requirements include the ability to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate services and the capacity to track disaggregated data. Direct service staff must complete 40 hours of domestic violence training from an ICDVP-accredited agency and mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire or contract start. Additionally, successful respondents must maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability and Umbrella/Excess Liability of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the eProcurement system by October 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. Submissions must include a budget using the City of Chicago template, with indirect costs capped at 15% unless a federally approved rate is provided. Required documentation includes proof of SAM/Unique Identity ID, liability insurance, a current board member list, Illinois certificate of good standing, and articles of incorporation. All respondents must also comply with the Governmental Ethics Ordinance and establish a drug-free workplace.