RFP for CalVIP Local Evaluation Report

The City of Merced is seeking a qualified individual or firm to prepare a Local Evaluation Report (LER) for its California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 4 grant. The consultant will review the city’s after‑care program, develop a comprehensive evaluation report that meets Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) requirements, and deliver a draft for city review in April 2026 with a final report due to BSCC by June 30 2026. The award budget for the consultant is capped at $49,300 (approximately 5‑10 % of the $977,644 grant). • Scope: Review program design, conduct data analysis, write executive summary, methodology, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. • Deliverables: Draft LER (April 2026), revised LER (May 2026), final LER (June 30 2026). • Requirements: Must not be debarred, carry $1 M liability insurance, comply with CA labor codes, EEO, and BSCC travel policies. • Timeline: Proposal due 01/08/2026, award 02/18/2026, work period ~4 months.