Gun Violence Prevention Services

The Multnomah County Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is seeking to contract with community-based organizations to partner with the Gun Violence Impacted Family Response Team. The selected vendors will provide a range of services for youth and families that consists of gun violence prevention services and supports. The services will be focused on Latinx, Black/African American, and African Immigrant and Refugee communities, but will not be denied to other ethnic or racial groups. The contract will be for a fixed term of five years, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. The contract will be awarded based on the evaluation of proposals, with a minimum score of 70% required to qualify. The contract will include requirements for cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and community engagement. Some key points of this contract include: • The contract is for gun violence prevention services and supports for youth and families. • The services will be focused on Latinx, Black/African American, and African Immigrant and Refugee communities. • The contract will be for a fixed term of five years, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. • The contract will be awarded based on the evaluation of proposals, with a minimum score of 70% required to qualify. • The contract will include requirements for cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and community engagement.