City of Urbana Public Safety and Policing Alternative Response Task Force Facilitator RFP FY2025-RFP-097
City of Urbana, City of Urbana, IL·City
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- Primary Contact
- William Kolschowsky · (217) 384-2442
- Scope Location
- Urbana, IL
- Submission Address
- 400 S Vine Street, Urbana, IL, 61801
SUMMARY
The City of Urbana is seeking a consultant to facilitate a newly created Alternative Response Task Force under project ID FY2025-RFP-097. The facilitator will guide discussions to develop an alternative response model for public safety calls that could be handled by responders other than traditional sworn police officers or firefighters. Key responsibilities include developing meeting agendas, managing discussions and disagreements, taking notes, and authoring a final feasibility report. Feasibility will be evaluated based on scope of work, agency availability, required resources (staffing, equipment, financial), and deployment frameworks. Proposals are due by March 24, 2025, at 400 S Vine Street, Urbana, IL. A notice of interest is due by March 17, 2025.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Meeting agendas, Meeting summaries, Final report
REQUIRED STAFFING ROLES
Facilitator
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 24, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 400 S Vine Street, Urbana, IL, 61801. For questions, contact William Kolschowsky.
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What staffing is required for this project?
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