HRC RFQ 80 - Free Minds Initiative

Intent of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ): By this RFQ, the San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC) intends to create a prequalified list of organizations from which it may choose to provide and support addressing San Francisco's mental health, behavioral health, and emotional wellness crises with a focused emphasis on access to culturally congruent services that would greatly benefit the community in several ways: Increased Accessibility and Inclusivity, Reduced Stigma, Community Empowerment, Crisis Prevention, and Cultural Competence in Health Care, among other things. Additionally, it aims to play a role in fostering a more widespread societal transformation, promoting greater awareness of and emphasis on mental health and overall well-being.

☐ Attachment I: Proposal Coversheet and References

☐ Attachment II: City Agreement Terms and Conditions

☐ RFQ Attachment III: City Administrative Requirements

☐ RFQ Attachment IV: Written Proposal Template

☐ RFQ Attachment V: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a City Supplier

☐ RFQ Attachment VI: Policy and Procedures Regarding City Nonprofit Supplier Compliance with California Attorney General Registry of Charitable Trusts

Anticipated Grant Term: The anticipated term for grants resulting from this RFQ is one year (1) with the option to extend the contract for up to two (2) additional years. Actual grant terms may vary, depending upon service and project needs at the City’s sole and absolute discretion. Applicants selected for resulting grants(s) must be available to commence work on or after April 1st, 2024. Thus, the anticipated grant term for this RFQ is April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 with possible extension for up to two additional years.

Anticipated Grant Budget: The anticipated not-to-exceed contract budget is from $25,000 to $3,000,000 per year for each contract resulting from this RFQ. Actual contract budget may vary, depending upon service and project needs at the City’s sole and absolute discretion.

Deadline for RFQ Proposals: Wednesday, February 7, 2024, by 5:00 pm PST

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.