Erie County RFP Trauma-Informed Care Training 2026
Erie CountyCounty · Buffalo, NY- Due
- Apr 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- [email protected]
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Erie County Department for the Aging seeks proposals for trauma-informed care training, credentialing, evaluation, and organizational implementation support for its staff and partner organizations. The initiative aims to strengthen the aging services network to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and resilient services.
Training curriculum and materials, Training facilitation, Professionally recognized training certification and digital badges, Assessment tools for trauma informed program, Consultation and coaching, Specialized development program for sustainability, Evaluation reports, Final project report
Proposer's demonstrated capability to provide the services; Evaluation of the professional qualifications, personal background, references, experience and resume(s) of individuals involved in providing services; Proposer's organizational experience to perform the proposed services; Evaluation of the Proposer's budget proposal and it's cost effectiveness; A determination that the Proposer has submitted a complete and responsive proposal as required by this Request for Proposals; An evaluation of the Proposer's training curriculum and approach, implementation and coaching plan to meet the requirements of this Request for Proposals; The Proposer's evaluation methodology; Evaluation of the Proposer's work plan and project management outline; The Proposer's presentation at and the overall results of any interview conducted with the Proposer
SUMMARY
Erie County Department for the Aging seeks proposals for trauma-informed care training, credentialing, evaluation, and organizational implementation support for its staff and partner organizations.
The initiative aims to strengthen the aging services network to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and resilient services.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Proposer's demonstrated capability to provide the services
- Evaluation of the professional qualifications, personal background, references, experience and resume(s) of individuals involved in providing services
- Proposer's organizational experience to perform the proposed services
- Evaluation of the Proposer's budget proposal and it's cost effectiveness
- A determination that the Proposer has submitted a complete and responsive proposal as required by this Request for Proposals
- An evaluation of the Proposer's training curriculum and approach, implementation and coaching plan to meet the requirements of this Request for Proposals
- The Proposer's evaluation methodology
- Evaluation of the Proposer's work plan and project management outline
- The Proposer's presentation at and the overall results of any interview conducted with the Proposer
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Training curriculum and materials
- Training facilitation
- Professionally recognized training certification and digital badges
- Assessment tools for trauma informed program
- Consultation and coaching
- Specialized development program for sustainability
- Evaluation reports
- Final project report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Proof of adequate insurance
- Erie County certification letter (if applicable)
- Veteran Owned Business letter (if applicable)
- New York State certification letter (if applicable)
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Erie County, New York
- Reported agency
- Erie County Department for the Aging
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Erie County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 27, 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] and [email protected]. For questions, contact [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Erie County in NY, 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 [email protected]. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Training curriculum and materials, Training facilitation, Professionally recognized training certification and digital badges, Assessment tools for trauma informed program, Consultation and coaching, Specialized development program for sustainability, Evaluation reports, Final project report. 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: "Proposer's demonstrated capability to provide the services; Evaluation of the professional qualifications, personal background, references, experience and resume(s) of individuals involved in providin..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Erie County?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. 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: Schedule A, Schedule B, Proof of adequate insurance, Erie County certification letter (if applicable), Veteran Owned Business letter (if applicable), New York State certification letter (if applicable. Review the full document from Erie County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Erie County, New York. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.