The successful bidder shall implement the following objectives: Identify legal services providers with a minimum of three years of experience in providing legal services to individuals facing detention and deportation Up to the limit of their available resources, the bidder and its subgrantees are expected to provide the level of legal representation – advice, limited representation, full representation through initial adjudication and appeals – necessary and appropriate for each case Provide expanded social services and litigation-adjacent supports (e.g. ongoing counseling, temporary housing, transportation, etc.) Maintain full autonomy over all legal work performed, including legal strategy, representation, and advice of their respective individual cases Within the limits of available resources, the bidder and its subgrantees will provide services to clients who seek various forms of relief including bond/release; termination; challenges to charges; adjustment of status; cancellation of removal and other waivers; asylum, withholding and Convention Against Torture claims; citizenship claims; and motions to reopen Advice regarding the lack of relief, and assistance in obtaining removal or voluntary departure orders from the immigration court without unnecessary delay for clients who are not eligible to remain in the U.S. Bidders are required to ensure all data reported are accurate and timely. Work collaboratively with sub grantees to collect data and outcomes for program assessment. Provide language access to individuals who communicate in Sign Language or foreign spoken languages through language translation and interpretation services. Provide culturally appropriate interventions to reach diverse populations. Bidder will provide oversight for all Legal Services Providers providing services under DDDI program, even if they are not direct subgrantees. Oversight incudes, but is not limited to, data reporting, case disbursement, technical assistance as needed, and other responsibilities stipulated in the SOW. ONA reserves the right to prioritize and adjust Program activities based on need, capacity, community needs and other factors. The bidder is able to subcontract with other agencies, subject to DHS approval to enhance these efforts as needed and as long as funding is available.
