The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking proposals from qualified providers to administer the VAWA Program, ensuring housing protections for CMHA residents experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
📅 Proposal Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025, by 11:00 AM
📍 Submission Location: CMHA Central Office, 880 E. 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
📧 Electronic submissions preferred:
- Technical Responses: technicalresponse@cmhanet.com
- Fee Proposals: feeproposal@cmhanet.com
Pre-Proposal Conference
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM
🔗 Join via Zoom: Click Here
🆔 Meeting ID: 847 4768 9054 | 🔑 Passcode: 631990
Scope of Work:
The selected provider will:
✔️ Certify VAWA claims and issue emergency housing vouchers
✔️ Connect claimants to support services
✔️ Maintain records, tracking, and reporting in coordination with CMHA
✔️ Assist residents in securing safe, stable housing
Provider Requirements:
✅ Active member of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network
✅ Experience with trauma-informed services for diverse communities
✅ Capability to process VAWA referrals from CMHA’s 14,000+ households
✅ Partnerships with law enforcement, child protective services, and social support agencies
📜 How to Access the RFP Documents:
🔗 Visit www.cmhanet.com → Business Opportunities → Purchasing/Open Opportunities
📞 For assistance, contact Andrea Quinichett, Purchasing Manager at 614-421-4434 or aquinichett@cmhanet.com
📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to support survivors and provide essential housing services in Franklin County!
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