HRC RFQ 86 - Cultural Wealth

Intent of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ): The purpose of this funding opportunity is for qualifying organizations to partner with the San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC) and other organizations to assist, identify and engage qualified individuals, organizations, or entities with the expertise and experience necessary to lead and contribute to projects and initiatives that promote and celebrate cultural wealth. The long-term purpose of this RFQ is intentional long-term investment in celebrating cultural diversity, preserving and promoting cultural heritage, fostering inclusivity and respect, promoting equity and social justice and engagement in education and advocacy. It is the intent of HRC to create a prequalified list of organizations from which it may choose prospective grantees on an as-needed basis for up to two (2) years from the date the list is established. Organizations prequalified under this RFQ are not guaranteed a contract. The maximum amount of funding for this RFQ is $20,000,000 and awards may be for less than or equal to the maximum amount. A complete Proposal Package shall include all of the items listed in the Proposal Package Checklist, below. A proposal that fails to provide the following documentation will not be eligible for further consideration:

☐ Attachment I: Proposal Coversheet and References

☐ Attachment II: City’s Agreement Terms and Conditions

☐ RFQ Attachment III: City’s Administrative Requirements

☐ RFQ Attachment IV: Written Proposal Template

Anticipated Grant Term: The anticipated term for grants resulting from this RFQ may last up to three (3) years. Actual grant terms may vary, depending upon service and project needs at the City’s sole and absolute discretion. Applicants selected for resulting grant(s) must be available to commence work on or after January 15, 2024. Thus, the anticipated grant term for this RFP is January 15, 2024, to January 14, 2027.

See details and apply by Wednesday, November 22, 2023, by 5:00 pm PDT.

RFQ Contact: Terry Jones

Email for Submission of RFQ Responses and Questions: hrc.grants@sfgov.org

Please see the attached RFQ documents for more information.