RFP_NSD_Violence Interrupters Technical Assistance

The City of Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety Department is seeking qualified responders through a Request for Proposals to provide technical assistance for implementing the Cure Violence model, a community-based violence prevention strategy. The contract is valued between 500,000 and 1.5 million dollars and aims to support the department’s efforts in reducing violence through expert guidance and program implementation support. The solicitation, identified as RFP_NSD_Violence Interrupters Technical Assistance, was posted on October 25, 2024, with a deadline for responses set for November 21, 2024. The project is managed by Stephine Holloway, who can be contacted via email for inquiries. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541611, indicating a professional, scientific, and technical services scope, and is organized as a State, Local, and Education Department (SLED) procurement. The scope of work involves providing specialized technical assistance to facilitate the effective deployment of the Cure Violence model within Minneapolis neighborhoods, aiming to reduce gun violence and community harm through strategic interventions. The procurement process includes various addenda and updates from other jurisdictions, emphasizing the importance of adherence to revised bid instructions, scope clarifications, and compliance with project-specific requirements. The contract’s successful execution is expected to enhance community safety initiatives by leveraging expert knowledge in violence interruption strategies, with the overarching goal of fostering safer neighborhoods through targeted, evidence-based interventions.