UCS seeks proposals describing how the applicant will provide the services listed below (“Project Services”). The selected applicant shall be required to: 1. Connect defendants to community-based service delivery systems, including abusive partner intervention program (APIP), social services, and substance abuse treatment. 2. Maintain project logs, reports, and records in appropriate files and database(s), including documenting all defendant interactions and services provided in accordance with program protocols. 3. Attend Court meetings, staffing meetings as appropriate, and trainings as appropriate. 4. Appear in Court on days Court is in session. 5. Assess the health, education, employment, housing, immigration, therapeutic, medical, substance abuse, counseling and other social service needs of each defendant. 6. Coordinate referrals and link defendants to community-based resources, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and treatment services. 7. Maintain regular contact and follow-up with defendants to ensure continuity of care. 8. Maintain all records and files relating to each defendant. 9. Provide professional oversight/consultation for assigned case manager. 10. Work collaboratively with Court staff, law enforcement, and community partners to promote victim safety and offender accountability. 11. Participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings, and relevant trainings. 12. Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive services in all defendant interactions. 13. Assist in identifying gaps in services and strengthening community response efforts. 14. Demonstrate familiarity with social service agencies, community resources, and support programs available throughout Onondaga County. Required Staffing Case Manager(full-time). The Case Manager should have: A thorough knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and an ability to work effectively in a crisis-orientated setting with diverse individuals. Strong interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills. Ability to develop a positive, compassionate rapport with defendants, including addressing issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent trauma. Knowledge of community-based service delivery systems, in particular thorough knowledge of different treatment paths and social services. Prompt response to crisis as well as thorough and consistent follow up to victims, defendant, and delivery systems. Appreciation and respect for other cultures and people of diverse backgrounds. Proposals must be clearly addressed and submitted to: NYS Unified Court System Division of Grants, Contracts & Procurement 2500 Pond View, Suite 104 Castleton-on-Hudson, New York 12033 ATTN: Kyle Cunningham All envelopes/cartons must also be labeled on the outside with the following information on two sides, visible to the designated contact upon receipt: “Deliver immediately to Kyle Cunningham” “Sealed Application - Do not open” “RFP # OCA-DGCP-067 Syracuse City Emerging Adult Domestic Violence Court Defendant Case Management Services – Due Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern” Key Bid Dates (Note: OCA reserves the right to modify any Key Bid Date as it may deem appropriate.) EVENT DATE Bid Issue Date Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Question Due Date Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Bid Submission Deadline Date Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00PM Eastern Estimated Contract Start Date April 1, 2026 Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: DON MCPHERSON ENTERPRISES LLC