RFP-26-80 Child Abuse Forensic Interviewing and Medical Examination Service

The City of Bentonville, Arkansas, is seeking qualified, licensed, and insured providers under solicitation RFP-26-80 to provide forensic interviewing and pediatric forensic medical examination services for children in suspected or confirmed child abuse cases. These services will support the City of Bentonville Police Department and require a multidisciplinary team approach, coordinating with law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective services, and medical professionals. The awarded contract will have an initial one-year term, with the possibility of annual renewals for a maximum of three years. The City may award the contract to a single provider or multiple providers based on its best interest, prioritizing the most qualified candidates over the lowest cost. Proposers must demonstrate their technical capacity, provide at least three professional references, and prove they maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability and Workers' Compensation with $2,000,000 in Employer's Liability. Key compliance requirements include a non-discrimination policy and a written certification against the boycott of Israel for contracts valued at $1,000 or more. Submissions must include a signed Execution of Proposal, a Contractor/Vendor Disclosure, and a Non-Collusion Affidavit. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, and can be submitted digitally or via sealed package to the Purchasing and Compliance Department.