RFQ - Independent Evaluation Services

The City of Vallejo’s Police Department is seeking independent evaluators to develop and execute comprehensive evaluation plans for three grant‑funded public‑safety programs (DOJ COPS LEMHWA, BSCC CalVIP Cohort 5, and BSCC SCIP). The contractor will create or refine Local Evaluation Plans, design data‑collection systems, conduct process and outcome evaluations, gather stakeholder input, produce quarterly, annual and final reports, and provide recommendations for sustainability and quality improvement. Experience with law‑enforcement wellness, violence‑intervention, or crisis‑response programs and the ability to handle confidential data are essential. The work will be performed under a professional services agreement, with deliverables delivered as PDFs and presentations. • Develop/refine Local Evaluation Plans (LEPs) aligned with grant requirements. • Design and implement data‑collection protocols, participant‑tracking, and outcome‑measurement tools. • Conduct mixed‑methods evaluations (process & outcome), stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and surveys. • Produce quarterly, annual, and final evaluation reports, dashboards, and presentation materials. • Provide actionable recommendations for continuous quality improvement and program sustainability.