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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Neighborhood Lead Agencies in Boston. Eligible organizations must be based in Boston, have demonstrated experience in community organizing, advocacy, and violence prevention, and possess **** tax-exempt status or fiscal sponsorship. Proposals must detail the organization's mission, target neighborhood justification, violence in the neighborhood, engagement capacity, engagement and violence prevention plan, youth engagement, past efforts, and organizational capacity. Mandatory attachments include budget, proof of **** status, organization chart, board of directors list, and annual report/financial statement. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF file, not exceeding 10 pages (excluding cover pages, tables of contents, and mandatory attachments), in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins. The submission deadline is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST via email to ***@***. *. * awards are expected to be between $40,****,000 annually, on a cost-reimbursement basis with monthly invoicing and reporting. All budgetary changes require prior written approval. The expected initial period of performance is July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with potential for renewal. Evaluation will include administrative review, technical evaluation, and potentially interviews. The successful proposer will be required to maintain specific insurance coverages.
The bid notice states that proposals must be submitted via email by 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The bid notice states that awards will be made on a cost-reimbursement basis, and payments will be made upon submission and approval of monthly invoices.
The bid notice states that the committee will recommend awards to the highest-ranked proposers, considering ability to meet requirements, best value, and the need to ensure equitable geographic distribution of services across Boston neighborhoods.
The bid notice states that eligible organizations must be based in Boston, preferably within the proposed neighborhood, have demonstrated experience in community organizing, advocacy, and violence prevention work, a mission that addresses systemic inequities or a commitment to adopt this focus, and **** tax-exempt status or apply through a **** fiscal agent.
The bid notice states that individual awards are expected to be between $40,****,000 annually.
