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Grant Opportunity ID
Non-Gateway
Agency
Division of Criminal Justice Services
Grant Opportunity
Video Recording of Statements Equipment SFY 2017-18 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Contact Name
Maura Gagan
Contact Email
maura.gagan@dcjs.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
*****DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 12 NOON ON 11/8/2017****


****SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES****
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) seeks proposals for the provision of grant monies allocated to purchasing video recording equipment for custodial and non-custodial interviews and statements to police and/or prosecutors. Approximately five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) will be made available to fund the purchase of video recording equipment by District Attorneys’ offices in all 62 counties of New York State and local law enforcement agencies located outside of New York City.

Funding will be competitively awarded. Eligible applicants include District Attorneys’ Offices in all 62 counties of New York State and local law enforcement agencies (e.g.: County Sheriffs and County, City, Town and Village Police Departments) located outside of New York City. The equipment may be utilized to record statements pertaining to investigations, as provided in the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) Video Recording Model Policy Memo and Model Policy. The funding is to be used only for the purchase and installation of video recording of statements equipment. Proposals will be rated and selected for funding consistent with the best interest of public safety. Contract agreements will run for a one year term.

Additional information, including program goals and objectives, eligible applicants and program services, application requirements, and criteria for awards, are outlined in the RFP on the DCJS website at http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/newrfp.htm.

Application deadline is 12:00 Noon, Friday, November 3, 2017. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding. All applications must be submitted through DCJS’ Grants Management System (GMS) in accordance with the instructions outlined in the RFP. Prospective applicants not yet registered on GMS should treat this as a priority and should review the GMS registration and on-line application instructions in the RFP.

Request for technical assistance accessing and using GMS should be directed to DCJS’ Office of Program Development and Funding at (518) 457–9787. Programmatic inquiries regarding this solicitation must be made exclusively to either of the contact individuals listed below.
****SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES****
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
November 08, 2017 / 12:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateWednesday, November 22, 2017
Anticipated Initial Contract Length1 Years
Total Funding Available$500,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)
Narrative****SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DEADLINES****Approximately $500,000 available for the purchase of video recording equipment by District Attorneys’ offices in all 62 counties of New York State and local law enforcement agenices outside of New York City. Applicants are eligible for an amount consistent with the requested purchase of equipment; supported by demonstrated need and reasonableness of cost. Requests for data storage should provide need justification and demonstrate that the requested data storage purchase(s) is only associated with the equipment capacity applicants propose to purchase with grant funds. Please note - this grant opportunity will be supported with federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding. Recipients will be required to abide by all applicable federal terms and conditions, including submission of quarterly reports through the federal Performance Measurement Tool to the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateWednesday, October 11, 2017
Questions and Answers Narrative****SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR COMPLETE 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.****SEE ATTACHED RFP FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, REQUIREMENTS, AND DETAILS****
Questions and Answers Posting TypeLink
Questions and Answers Posting Date10/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsGovernmental Entity
Target Population(s)Organizations - Government Entities
Service Area(s) Justice Services, Public Safety Supports, Government Supports
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