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Grant Opportunity Profile
| Grant Opportunity ID |
| Non-Gateway |
| Agency |
| Division of Criminal Justice Services |
| Grant Opportunity |
| SFY 2017-2018 Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (MVTIFP) |
| Contact Name |
| Jason Tillou |
| Contact Email |
| Jason.Tillou@dcjs.ny.gov |
| Solicitation Profile |
***SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR FULL DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES***
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) seeks proposals for grant funding under the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (MVTIFP). Approximately $3.7 million is available for awards during the 2018 contract period as authorized in accordance with Article 36-A of the New York State Executive Law.
In the early 1990s, the State Legislature acknowledged a direct relationship between the incidence of motor vehicle theft, motor vehicle insurance fraud, and the cost of motor vehicle insurance premium rates. In an effort to reduce the overall cost of motor vehicle insurance in New York State, the Legislature created the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Demonstration Program. Since that time, Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data indicates that the rate of motor vehicle theft in New York State has been reduced by more than 80 percent. However, during that same period, the rate of suspected motor vehicle insurance fraud incidents in New York State has increased by more than 25 percent, according to data collected by the New York State Department of Financial Services’ Insurance Frauds Bureau.
The methods and scope of insurance fraud have become more complex and sophisticated over time. Detecting and investigating cases of motor vehicle insurance fraud requires collaboration, careful analysis, and planning by various entities including law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and insurance industry officials.
Two key components of New York’s successful crime reduction strategy involve cooperative partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the strategic use of technology in the fight against crime. Collaboration with Crime Analysis Centers (CACs) has become standard operating procedure for many law enforcement agencies across New York State. Technology and the accurate use of timely crime data has been utilized to complement and enhance traditional crime-fighting strategies.
Applicants for the MVTIFP Program must demonstrate a cooperative effort and are strongly encouraged to propose a strategy that demonstrates coordination with crime analysts and/or their regional Crime Analysis Centers.
The MVTIFP Program supports a variety of initiatives targeting motor vehicle theft and related motor vehicle insurance fraud. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for grant funding in support of projects that contribute to the state’s strategic and tactical capabilities to further reduce this criminal activity.
The administration of the MVTIFP Program is under the direction of a twelve-member Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Board (Board) composed of representatives of consumers of automobile insurance, automobile insurance companies, law enforcement agencies, and the judicial system. Pursuant to Executive Law §846-m(1), the Board annually develops and recommends to the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) plans of operation, which “provide for a coordinated approach to curtailing motor vehicle theft and motor vehicle insurance fraud throughout the State.”
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services¦www.criminaljustice.ny.gov
The Executive Deputy Commissioner of DCJS utilizes the plans of operation as guides in the assessment of the respective statewide motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud crime problems, the development of the MVTIFP RFP, and the selection of MVTIFP Program grant awards. MVTIFP RFP applicants are required to develop strategies to attack the types of motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud identified in the plans of operation. |
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| Full Announcement Details |
| Announcement Link | Click here |
Applications Due (Date / Time)
September 01, 2017 / 12:00 PM ET |
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
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| Anticipated Award Date | Monday, October 2, 2017 |
| Anticipated Initial Contract Length | 12 Months |
| Total Funding Available | $3,700,000.00 |
| Anticipated Amount of Award(s) | Varied |
| Narrative | *SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR FULL DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES*
Approx. $3.7 million to support MVTIFP efforts during the contract period only. Funding must supplement, not supplant, non-grant funds that would otherwise be available for expenditure on the programs proposed. Eligible applicants may submit for up to the amounts specified in Appendix: 2017-2018 MVTIFP Maximum Application Award Amounts.
Funding is for new projects or for continuing projects funded by existing MVTIFP grants. Continuation funding not automatic. Existing grants may be renewed if sufficient data can demonstrate program effectiveness and the proposal meets the RFP parameters. Programs with major, unexpended balances from prior awards may not receive further renewals. Funds are dependent on availability of fee revenues in the MVTIFP Fund (354) for this purpose. Awards should be used mostly for personnel, associated fringe costs, and travel/training costs to attend related training opportunities.
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| Letter of Intent | Not Required |
| Letter of Intent Due | |
| Narrative | |
| Questions Due Date | Wednesday, August 9, 2017 |
| Questions and Answers Narrative | ***SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR FULL DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES***
Questions regarding this RFP must be emailed to dcjsfunding@dcjs.ny.gov. Responses to the questions will be posted on the DCJS website at http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/index.htm on or about date indicated above. If the applicant has any general questions such as, “Did DCJS receive my e-mail?” please call (518) 457-9787. Please note that DCJS cannot answer substantive questions concerning this solicitation in any manner other than the e-mail method. |
| Questions and Answers Posting Type | Link |
| Questions and Answers Posting Date | 8/14/2017 12:00:00 AM |
| Questions and Answers Link or Upload | Click here |
| Eligible Applicants | Not-For-Profit, Governmental Entity |
| Target Population(s) | Organizations - Government Entities, Organizations - Not-For Profits |
| Service Area(s) | Justice Services, Public Safety Supports, Government Supports |
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