Opportunity

Massport #RFP 27-03

Solicitation for Research Study on Digital Era Policing for Somerville Police Department

Posted

August 05, 2026

Respond By

September 02, 2026

Identifier

RFP 27-03

NAICS

541720

This opportunity is a solicitation from the Somerville Police Department in Massachusetts for a research study on the outlook of policing in a digital era. - Government Buyer: - Somerville Police Department, City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive research study on community policing strategies and digital engagement - Focus on applied research, criminal justice policy, and community engagement - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified research institutions or vendors with relevant expertise - Notable Requirements: - Vendor should be an accredited post-secondary research institution with a criminal justice program - Demonstrated experience in criminal justice policy, applied research, and community engagement is required - Submission of non-price technical and price proposals, plus compliance forms (living wage, non-collusion, tax compliance, supplier diversity, insurance) - No hardware, software, or branded products are specified; the focus is on professional research services

Description

This solicitation is for a research study involving community policing strategies and digital engagement for the Somerville Police Department. The project may require an accredited post-secondary research institution with a criminal justice program and experience in criminal justice policy, applied research, and community engagement. The study aims to explore the outlook of policing in a digital era. The solicitation includes requirements for both non-price technical and price proposals, along with various forms and certifications.

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