City of Roanoke - Community-Based Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention Initiatives - RFP SOL1366 (2026)
City of RoanokeCity · Roanoke, VA- Due
- Oct 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Duration
- 7 months
- Primary contact
- Matthew Everett
- (540) 853-2871
The 30-second brief
The City of Roanoke is seeking proposals from qualified non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and local service providers to deliver evidence-informed gun violence prevention, intervention, and youth/young adult outreach programming. The 7-month initiative focuses on community violence intervention, street outreach, youth and young adult development, workforce pathways, and trauma-informed healing and restorative support. Vendors will collaborate closely with city departments, municipal resource referral networks, and the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Proposals are due by October 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., with questions due by September 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize program design and approach, organizational capacity and experience, sustainability and capacity plans, city interactivity and partner integration, and budget cost-effectiveness.
Evidence-informed gun violence prevention, Intervention, And youth/young adult outreach programming; Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and street outreach; intensive case management, Risk assessment, And customized safety planning; youth and young adult development and workforce pathways; participant stipends and wage-incentive opportunities; mental wellness support, Peer support groups, And trauma response services; restorative justice circles and community cohesion events
Program Design & Approach (30 points), Organizational Capacity & Experience (25 points), Sustainability & Capacity Plan (20 points), City Interactivity & Partner Integration (15 points), Budget & Cost-Effectiveness (10 points)
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Summary
The City of Roanoke is seeking proposals from qualified non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and local service providers to deliver evidence-informed gun violence prevention, intervention, and youth/young adult outreach programming.
The 7-month initiative focuses on community violence intervention, street outreach, youth and young adult development, workforce pathways, and trauma-informed healing and restorative support. Vendors will collaborate closely with city departments, municipal resource referral networks, and the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Proposals are due by October 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., with questions due by September 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize program design and approach, organizational capacity and experience, sustainability and capacity plans, city interactivity and partner integration, and budget cost-effectiveness.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Evidence-informed gun violence prevention, Intervention, And youth/young adult outreach programming
- Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and street outreach
- Intensive case management, Risk assessment, And customized safety planning
- Youth and young adult development and workforce pathways
- Participant stipends and wage-incentive opportunities
- Mental wellness support, Peer support groups, And trauma response services
- Restorative justice circles and community cohesion events
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Attachment A Signature Page
- Balance sheet
- Organizational chart
- References
- Financial plan
- Sustainability plan
- MOUs or linkage agreements
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Roanoke, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Roanoke?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Matthew Everett.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Roanoke in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Matthew Everett at (540) 853-2871. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Evidence-informed gun violence prevention, Intervention, And youth/young adult outreach programming; Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and street outreach; intensive case management, Risk assessment, And customized safety planning; youth and young adult development and workforce pathways; partic. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Program Design & Approach (30 points), Organizational Capacity & Experience (25 points), Sustainability & Capacity Plan (20 points), City Interactivity & Partner Integration (15 points), Budget & Cost..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Roanoke?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Roanoke are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Roanoke regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 7 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A Signature Page, balance sheet, organizational chart, references, financial plan, sustainability plan, MOUs or linkage agreements. Review the full document from City of Roanoke for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Roanoke, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.