Bronx Restore at Fordham

• staffing
• transportation

Source: Socrata · indexed 7 hours ago

<p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Purpose</strong> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>The Bronx District Attorneys Office (BXDA) seeks proposals from qualified service provider(s) to develop and implement a program for teens and young adults identified by BXDA as being at high risk of engaging in serious violent crime.  This initiative supports BXDAs broader strategy to reduce gang and crew-related violence in the Bronx through proactive, public health-based interventions informed by research on youth desistence from crime.  </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Program Description </strong> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>The program  Bronx Restore  will take place in the 46^th precinct, in the Fordham area of the Bronx.  Applicants should propose program models that provide intensive support and investment for participants in the identified high-risk population. Services and treatments should aim to address root causes of violence such as trauma and poverty-induced barriers to stable employment, education, housing, and community engagement.  BXDA encourages meaningful partnerships with community-based organizations, to leverage their unique expertise. The goal is to support long-term community safety in the Fordham area through preventative interventions. </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>This program will be voluntary for participants who will be identified in consultation with BXDA.  Applicants should identify specific age parameters and outreach and engagement strategies for identified teens and young adults.  Programs are expected to serve approximately 15 participants at any given time, with programming of up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of one year, though ideal program length and weekly hours should be specified in the proposal.  Participants will receive a stipend of $25 per hour for each hour of participation.  Services should be provided in both English and Spanish. </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Proposal Requirements</strong> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Given the participants age, gang/crew involvement, and likely history of trauma, the proposal should, at minimum, include the aspects listed below. </span></span></p><ul> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>A specific description of the components of programming; these may include case management, credible mentorship, life skills training, behavioral interventions, education and internship opportunities, and any other components deemed necessary. </span></span></li></ul><ul> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Ages to be served, ideal number of programming hours per week, and program length; reasons for those parameters should be specified. </span></span></li></ul><ul> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Identified community partners. </span></span></li></ul><ul> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>A location or proposed location, in the Fordham area, for the program. </span></span></li></ul><ul> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>A description of the applicants experience in the provision of services and the administrative aspects of programming and capabilities and competencies; include a brief description of how service provision and client participation is tracked, as well as any relevant experience participating in an evaluation or study. </span></span></li></ul><ul> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>An itemized budget that includes cost of personal services, fringe, and indirect/other than personal services expenses, and participants stipend. The budget will also need to include a budget narrative explaining each line item and justifying anticipated cost. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Reporting Requirements and Evaluation</strong> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Grantees will be required to document progress, maintain records, and submit reports to BXDA regarding implementation of projects and milestones achieved. Such reports will be submitted 30 days after the end of each quarter and should include a description of the progress undertaken in the prior quarter.   </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Grantees will be required to fully participate in an independent implementation and outcome evaluation.  Specific required data elements will be determined in consultation with BXDA and the evaluator based on the program model.   </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Funding Amount/Contract Terms </strong> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>The total award should not exceed $1,400,000, over two years.   </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Evaluation of Proposals </strong> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposers approach and program design. In addition, the evaluation will assess the applicants successful, relevant experience providing similar services. Proposals will also be evaluated based on the organization's staffing model and organizational structure as it relates to the capacity to deliver these services.  </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Scoring will be based on the following criteria:  </span></span></p><ol> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Alignment with agency goals: </strong>Consistency with BXDAs goals of preventative, trauma-informed, public health interventions guided by research on youth desistence from crime. </span></span></li></ol><ol start='2'> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Program Location: </strong>Location in area that is accessible  transportation and safety-wise  to participants. </span></span></li></ol><ol start='3'> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Program Components:</strong> Inclusion of appropriate programming elements (life skills training, case management, mentorship, behavioral interventions, internships, etc.). </span></span></li></ol><ol start='4'> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Experience:</strong> Demonstrated experience in serving high-risk youth and young adults. </span></span></li></ol><ol start='5'> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Administrative capabilities: </strong>Demonstrated experience in administration of service provision. </span></span></li></ol><ol start='6'> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Community Partnership:</strong> Identification of community partners. </span></span></li></ol><ol start='7'> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Budget:</strong> Clear and itemized budget including staffing, stipends, and operation costs. </span></span></li></ol><ol start='8'> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Evaluation participation:</strong> Demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in evaluation.  </span></span></li></ol><ol start='9'> <li><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Other:</strong>  Site visits and interviews may take place. </span></span></li></ol><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Pre-Proposal Conference </strong> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>A pre-submission conference to clarify project details and provide an opportunity for applicants to pose questions will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 1 to 2 pm.</span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Topic: Meeting Bronx Restore </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Time: Dec 15, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/j/99233940523?pwd=4r9EFCWSNHaqEUrcajgITaA9mPZOq9.1 </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'> Meeting ID: 992 3394 0523 </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Passcode: 543644 </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Join instructions </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>https://zoom.us/meetings/99233940523/invitations?signature=OJ6o7g5HAN1Uy31kkJSt9yIAxYI24yErPiUZx4GcbFY </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'><strong>Applying</strong> </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Please submit proposals to ContractsBXDA@bronxda.nyc.gov by Friday, January 30, 2026. Submissions should not exceed 10 pages. </span></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12pt'><span style='font-family:Aptos,sans-serif'>Additionally, organizations must have an account in PASSPort and the Citys Payee Information Portal (PIP). If you do not have a PASSPort account, please visit http://www,nyc.gov/passport to get started. If you need any assistance with any PASSPort-related questions, submit an inquiry to www.nyc.gov/mocshelp.For assistance with creating or updating a PIP account, please email the PIP Help Desk at PIP@fisa-opa.nyc.gov. </span></span></p>

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