City of Chicago

Department of Family and Support Services

Legal Advertisement Request Form

DESCRIPTION:  Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS),

[Prevention Education on Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking]

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Division on Gender-Based Violence (DGBV) seeks applications from organizations to provide prevention education on gender-based violence (GBV) and/or human trafficking (HT) that is tailored and culturally specific for the public with a focus in Chicago community areas that are most affected by GBV/HT based on data. The goal of the GBV/HT Prevention Education Program is to ensure the current and future safety and stability of survivors through awareness education and providing resources for further assistance and support directly to individuals in the community.

The term of contract(s) executed under this RFP will be from January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028. Based on need, availability of funds and contractor performance, DFSS may extend this term up to two times, with each extension not to exceed one year. Continued support will be dependent upon the selected Respondent’s performance and the continued availability of funding. DFSS anticipates awards between $100,000 and $130,000 for 3 to 4 agencies with a total funding of $400,000. This contract will operate on a reimbursement basis only. No advances will be given.

This initiative is administered by DFSS through Corporate funds. Consequently, all guidelines and requirements of DFSS and the City of Chicago must be met. Additionally, all delegate agencies must comply with the Single Audit Act if applicable.

For more information, please refer to the application posted on the City of Chicago’s eProcurement page under current bids:

www.cityofchicago.org/eProcurement

Solicitation #54867

A note about the City’s eProcurement System:

For those who have not done business with the City of Chicago before, registration in iSupplier is the first step to ensuring your agency’s ability to conduct business with the City of Chicago and DFSS. Please allow five to seven days for your registration to be processed.

Current contractors need only to start an application via their existing iSupplier/eProcurement account. 

All vendors must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and an IRS W9 for registration and confirmation of vendor business information.

RFP DUE DATE/SUBMISSION LOCATION:

July 31, 2025

 12:00, NOON CST

Proposals must be submitted via on-line application.

E-mailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted.

PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR:

A Pre-Proposal Webinar will be held on July 2^nd, 2025 at 10am. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly suggested.

Please register prior to the webinar’s start using this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1o-b3cMxRn2EFMXBid0aQg

A link to the completed Webinar will be available on-line at the DFSS website after the time and date listed above for those who cannot attend at the live scheduled time. Please register prior to the Webinar’s start. The purpose of this pre-submittal event is to clarify the RFP process and the scope of the required services.