Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination System

Multnomah County, through the Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination System (DSVCO) and Health and Human Services Department (HSD), is seeking partners to provide comprehensive support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including their children and dependents. The scope of work encompasses several critical service areas, including crisis response and intervention, abuse and protective services, case management, information and referral services, and mental health crisis response. Specific deliverables are categorized into emergency shelter services, crisis advocacy and system navigation, housing placement and retention, and community-based services. To ensure high standards of care, providers must adhere to VAWA confidentiality requirements and meet minimum training standards established by OAR [phone hidden], with the goal of becoming a Qualified Victims Services Provider by July 1, 2027. The solicitation, RFPQ-185-2026, utilizes a weighted evaluation system where programmatic qualifications account for 75 percent of the score, focusing heavily on the provider's collaborative approach within the service system. The remaining 25 percent is based on responsible business practices, specifically evaluating cultural responsiveness to marginalized communities, workforce diversity and equity, and environmental impact mitigation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Multco Marketplace Supplier Portal by July 29, 2026, and must not exceed eight pages. Payment terms are set at Net 30, and applicants must certify the absence of organizational conflicts of interest and provide a written subpoena response policy.