Anti-Gun Violence Initiative – Peer Support & Advocacy

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a vendor to provide peer support and advocacy services for individuals, families, and communities impacted by gun violence. The selected vendor will be required to provide services focused on peer support and advocacy, including one-on-one peer support, family and caregiver peer support, peer-facilitated support groups, and crisis stabilization and emotional support. The vendor will also be required to provide monthly activity reports, monthly outcome summaries, and a final narrative and financial report at the conclusion of the contract term. The contract term will be for one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. • The vendor must have a minimum of five years' experience in providing peer support and advocacy services. • The vendor must have the ability to obtain the minimum insurance requirements set forth in the agreement. • The vendor must be free from legal and regulatory matters that might prevent them from fulfilling the obligations of the agreement. • The vendor must provide a clear explanation of how their services will remain community-based, independent, and complementary to the services provided by the St. Petersburg Police Department.