The Domestic and Sexual Violence Coordination Office System contract is a Request for Programmatic Qualifications (RFPQ) issued by Multnomah County, through the DSVCO and JOHS. The contract seeks partners to provide services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as their children/dependents. The contract includes several categories of services, including emergency and crisis services, diversion, rapid re-housing, supportive housing, coordinated access, culturally specific community-based and underserved services, and co-located services. The contract was awarded to 12 vendors, including Bradley Angle, EMO, El Programa, IRCO, LASO, Lifeworks NW, NAYA, Raphael House, SEI, VOA, WWCS, and YWCA. The contract document includes a list of commodity codes, including 99070201, 99070202, 99070205, 99070206, 99070218, 99070220, and 99070225.
• The contract requires vendors to provide services in a sustainable manner, with a focus on minimizing environmental impacts.
• The contract includes a section on responsible business practices, which requires vendors to demonstrate their approach to environmental sustainability, social equity, and workforce diversity.
• The contract document includes several attachments, including a procedural instructions document, a buyer attachment B document, and a sample contract.
• The contract requires vendors to participate in a pre-proposal conference, which will be held via Google Meet.
• The contract includes a section on certification and assurances, which requires vendors to certify that they have not discriminated against any minority, women, or emerging small business enterprises.