This Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) seeks qualified organizations and clinicians to provide trauma recovery and community response services for Boston residents impacted by community violence. Services will be delivered through the Community Healing Response Network (CHRN) and will focus on immediate crisis response, psychological first aid, emotional support, referrals, and ongoing trauma recovery services. Applicants must demonstrate an established presence in priority neighborhoods and a commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and equity-centered practices. Key responsibilities include direct service delivery, administrative duties such as data reporting and invoicing, and participation in training and evaluation activities. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Proposals are due by Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
The RFP is due by Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST, and late submissions will not be considered.
Contracted partners must submit monthly invoices by the 15th of each month, including all required supporting documentation, and adhere to BPHC financial contract and administrative guidelines. Failure to comply may result in delayed payment or funding adjustments.
Applications will be evaluated based on clarity and specificity of proposed service area, experience providing community engagement and support services, collaboration with local agencies, understanding of community demographics and needs, organizational history of serving BIPOC communities, capacity for incident response, ability to conduct post-incident healing activities, ability to provide long-term nonclinical case management, capacity to provide or coordinate clinical behavioral health services, ability to track outcomes and evaluate impact, and clarity and detail in the budget narrative and staff qualifications.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide 24/7 incident response coverage, expertise in trauma-informed, culturally responsive service delivery, experience working with individuals impacted by community violence, strong partnerships with community stakeholders, and operational capacity for data collection, reporting, and compliance. Licensed clinicians must demonstrate capacity to provide direct clinical behavioral health services or a formal referral pathway to trauma-specific care.
Instances of noncompliance may result in corrective action, financial penalties, suspension of activities, or contract termination. Specific actions include withholding time/materials billing, rejecting invoices, and assignment termination for persistent noncompliance.
Initial questions are due in writing by Monday, April 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.