The City of Santa Fe Youth and Family Services Division is soliciting proposals from data experts, evaluators, or other professionals in the field of social work, sociology, and/or public health. The solicitation is for up to four-year contract worth up to $100K per year in the areas of Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting to assist nonprofit grantee organizations contracted by the Human Services Committee and Children and Youth Commission through the City of Santa Fe. The contractor will: train grantees on Results Based Accountability support grantees in identifying measurable data points which will be reported on biannually create grantee reporting templates which capture the information required by the City of Santa Fe’s Program Manager, Human Services Committee, and Children and Youth Commission present summaries of the submitted mid-year and end of year reports from grantees to the Human Services Committee, and Children and Youth Commission support with other data consultation requests as requested by the City of Santa Fe’s Program Manager, Human Services Committee, and Children and Youth Commission The contractor will have a broad view of the needs and programs serving the Santa Fe community and specialized experience in data collection methodologies, software systems, evidence-based practices and fidelity assessments (developmental, process, outcome). The contractor will also understand the importance of ensuring confidentiality and transparency in the dissemination of information. The goal is to support grantees in measuring the impact of the programs and services they are proving. The work includes but is not limited to; Meet with grantees to conduct an analysis of current data collection, reporting, and use of Unite Us. Providing training and ongoing support to grant contracted organizations with inputting data and submitting biannual reporting for their funded program, as well as other grantee identified needs; Review biannual report submissions and compile information into a presentation and overview document to be shared with commissioners and committee members. Information should highlight granted quantitative and qualitative data, outcomes, and challenges. As requested, participate in and provide updates to the Human Services Committee and Children and Youth Commission on grantee biannual reports. As needed, assist the Human Services Committee and Children and Youth Commission with development of data collection priorities using local, state, or regional data as part of the annual strategic planning process. Work with grantees to develop target outcomes using the RBA framework which are in line with Children and Youth Commission and Human Services Committee’s Key Indicators. As needed, assist nonprofit grantees in the identification of evidence based or best practice programs suitable for serving local target populations and producing outcomes of interest to the Committee or Commission. As needed, attend meetings with City staff and community stakeholders. As needed, participate in Unite Us meetings on network standards, data collection and inputting data into Unite Us. Provide feedback on CONNECT navigation protocols, and network standards. As requested, create and compile survey results administered to navigators about CONNECT to support with quality improvement/evaluation initiatives. As requested, create and compile survey results administered to grantees for Commission or Committee insight related to quality improvement, evaluation or other initiatives. Contractor will be reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses in accordance with the applicable U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) rates. The resulting contract will be a single award. This procurement will result in a contractual agreement between two parties; the procurement may ONLY be used by those two parties exclusively.
