New York State Contract Reporter #2136931

Evaluation Services for Youth Violence Prevention Initiative – New York State Unified Court System

The New York State Unified Court System (UCS) is seeking qualified evaluators to assess the Empowerment Through Wellness to Prevent Gun Violence Initiative, funded by the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) and the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. - Government Buyer: - New York State Unified Court System (UCS), Division of Grants, Contracts & Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified evaluators and organizations with relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive evaluation services for eight youth pilot sites in Suffolk, Nassau, Kings, Bronx, Monroe, Erie, Queens, and New York (Manhattan) Counties - Key service elements: - Develop a standardized evaluation framework - Assess program implementation and service delivery - Collect and analyze stakeholder feedback - Document referral pathways - Analyze participant engagement and outcomes - Conduct cross-jurisdictional comparisons - Coordinate with community-based service providers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Respondents must submit a line-item budget and a letter of interest detailing prior experience and organizational capacity - Evaluation must cover multiple jurisdictions and involve coordination with local service providers - Focus on youth involved in gun-related offenses and violence prevention outcomes - No product part numbers or quantities are specified, as this is a service-based opportunity

Description

The New York State Unified Court System (UCS) is conducting market research to identify qualified evaluators and gather information on evaluation services for a grant under the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP). The grant supports the Empowerment Through Wellness to Prevent Gun Violence Initiative, providing community-based violence intervention services and technical assistance to judges and court staff working with justice-involved youth with gun-related offenses. Evaluation activities will cover eight youth pilot sites across several New York counties. UCS seeks letters of interest for a two-year period from September 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028, including development of an evaluation framework, program assessment, stakeholder feedback analysis, and coordination with service providers.

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