Monroe County Department of Public Health

Buyer seeks qualified organizations to establish and administer programs that address rising gun violence in Rochester, NY. Buyer is looking for existing programs with proven success in violence prevention and intervention. Proposals should describe current work and how services will measurably reduce gun violence. Services must connect at-risk individuals with resources to improve wellbeing, with preference given to programs employing qualified staff from the community being served.

• 4/18/2025 - RFP Distribution Date
• 4/25/2025 - Deadline for RFP Clarification Requests
• 5/2/2025 - Answers to Questions Posted
• 5/16/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Demonstrated history of success in violence prevention
• Capacity to carry out proposed program
• Understanding of violence as public health issue
• Active involvement with the community

• Develop violence prevention program based on evidence and data
• Establish community-based gun violence intervention strategies
• Train and supervise frontline staff from affected communities
• Conduct needs assessments of at-risk individuals
• Connect clients to health and community services
• Address social determinants of health impacting violence
• Collect and report program data and outcomes
• Participate in community coalitions addressing gun violence
• Develop sustainability plan beyond ARPA funding period
• Identify and engage eligible individuals/families for services