Description
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) on behalf of the Department of Public Safety is seeking a vendor to develop a statewide School Safety Assessment and Management (SSAM) program. The program should include a customized framework, tools, and resources for school safety assessment and management, as well as training and implementation services. The vendor will be required to provide a comprehensive program manual, training materials, and quarterly progress reports. The contract term will be for one year with the option to renew for up to five additional years. The vendor must demonstrate significant experience in developing and presenting behavioral threat assessment and management programs, as well as expertise in current threat assessment methodologies.
• The program must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP).
• The vendor must provide a customized SSAM program framework and tools tailored to the Iowa Department of Public Safety's needs and structure.
• The vendor must conduct a minimum of 8 comprehensive training sessions for up to 200 participants per session.
• The vendor must provide ongoing support and evaluation services for a minimum of 6 months following initial implementation.
• The vendor must demonstrate expertise in current threat assessment methodologies, including but not limited to the SPJ approach and the use of validated assessment tools.