Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Buyer seeks proposals to create a comprehensive daily safety presence in Union Square and Yerba Buena neighborhoods. The project aims to support ongoing safety ambassador work while ensuring coordinated, consistent, and visible neighborhood-based safety. Buyer intends to award grants to organizations that can develop and implement safety plans, coordinate with stakeholders, deploy ambassadors, and provide regular reporting on program effectiveness.

• 9/5/2024 - RFP Issued
• 9/11/2024 - Technical Assistance Conference
• 9/30/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Must be a fully established Community Benefit District, Business Improvement District, or nonprofit entity
• Must be in good standing with IRS, California Secretary of State, and Office of Attorney General
• Must have demonstrated success dealing with diverse constituents including businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies

• Develop detailed safety plan for Union Square or Yerba Buena areas
• Establish coordination mechanisms with city agencies and stakeholders
• Deploy and oversee safety ambassadors in target area
• Provide regular reporting on safety metrics and program effectiveness
• Manage grant requirements and financial reporting
• Develop training for safety ambassadors on de-escalation and referrals
• Coordinate with alternate area awardee on shared services
• Communicate program updates to the public and stakeholders
• Meet regularly with OEWD to discuss deployment and updates
• Procure and oversee subcontracts with safety ambassador providers