Research Analyst for Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Advocate Program

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County by and through the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking Request for Qualifications for Research Analyst for Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Advocate Program. Submittals are due not later than 12:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Background

Researcher(s) will serve as a collaborative partner with IMPD.  Researcher will analyze non-fatal shootings (by victim) on a monthly basis and will evaluate the non-fatal shooting advocate program through quantitative and qualitative methods.  Researchers will meet monthly with IMPD to review the program and attend quarterly non-fatal shooting advocate events.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RFQUAL-12MPD-414
• Department: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
• Department Head: Chris Bailey (Police Chief)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-16T16:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Introduction —

  Questions pertaining to the Request for Qualifications content may be directed through the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/indy, no later than Thursday, July 16, 2026 by 12:00 pm Eastern Time.

  NOTE: Any related addenda to this Request for Qualifications, including written answers to questions, will be posted on the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/indy. Vendors will be responsible for periodically checking the Procurement Portal for any related addenda up to and including the due date. Vendors must acknowledge addenda with their submittal. Failure to acknowledge the addenda may cause a submittal to be determined as non- responsive for review purposes.

   

• Cover Letter —

  Organization name, contact name, address, phone number, and email address.

• Anticipated Scope of Work & Evaluator Qualifications —
  1. 1. Project Overview

  The selected evaluator will conduct a comprehensive, mixed‑methods evaluation of the NFS Advocate Program to assess program effectiveness, identify service gaps, and support continuous improvement. This evaluation will provide evidence‑based insights to strengthen service delivery and enhance the program’s impact on reducing community violence in Indianapolis.

   

  2. 2. Evaluator Qualifications

  The evaluator must possess a minimum of 3–7 years of peer‑reviewed research or evaluation experience, demonstrating the capability to design, implement, and interpret complex mixed‑methods studies. Experience working with criminal justice, community violence prevention, victim services, or similar programmatic environments is strongly preferred.

   

  3. 3. Evaluation Approach

  The firm will utilize a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to ensure a robust and holistic assessment of program effectiveness. Required tasks include:
  • Collecting, managing, and analyzing program data related to service provision and nonfatal shooting trends.
  • Conducting key informant interviews with program participants, sworn personnel, and program staff to gather qualitative insights.
  • Identifying operational gaps, access barriers, and factors that influence program outcomes.
  • Synthesizing findings to inform evidence‑based recommendations for program improvement.

   

  4. 4. Meetings and Collaboration

  The evaluator will participate in monthly meetings with program leadership and stakeholders to:
  • Review emerging program data and trends.
  • Assess contributors to community violence.
  • Collaborate on the development and implementation of evidence‑based strategies to address identified challenges.

  The evaluator will also attend quarterly NFS community events to share updates on nonfatal shootings, available victim services, and program outcomes.

   

  5. 5. Deliverables

  The evaluator will provide the following deliverables:
  • Annual Program Report due last quarter of each year of the grant. 
  • Comprehensive Final Report – due at the grant completion.
  • Monthly NFS program reports covering project start through the grant completion. 
  • Participation in stakeholder research and data meetings, with ad‑hoc data summaries or presentations as requested

   

  6. 6. Timeline

  The scope of work must be carried out on IMPD’s timeline and must be completed no later than the funding expiration date of September 30, 2027. (End of the closeout period.)  There is a possibility of an extension, but there are no guarantees. If there is an extension, it would only allow for work to be completed through 9/30/2028.

• Qualifications Criteria —
  • General Information
    • Description of the organization & team.
    • Organizational chart with names and titles.
    • Special certificates and /or licenses.
  • Team Experience and Qualifications
    • Detail each team member’s role on this project.
• Timeline —

  Estimated Release Date:	July 2, 2026
  Question Submission Deadline:	July 16, 2026, 12:00pm
  Submittal Deadline:	July 24, 2026, 12:00pm

• Summary —

  Buyer	Emily Koschmeder
  Buyer Phone	(317) 327-3940

   

  The City of Indianapolis and Marion County by and through the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking Request for Qualifications for Research Analyst for Non-Fatal Shooting Victim Advocate Program. Submittals are due not later than 12:00 pm on Friday, July 24, 2026.

• Relevant Organizational Experience —
  • Document the Organization's capacity and intent to proceed without delay if selected for this work. 
  • Provide a detailed description of the Organization's ability to implement the Anticipated Scope of work as detailed in Section 3.
  • Please submit "published project information" demonstrating 3-7 years' experience as noted in Section 3.2. For each project, supply title and a brief description of the work. Please include full contact info for the project (key contact) as follows: 
    • Name:
    • Title:
    • Address:
    • Phone Number:
    • Email Address:
    • Brief description of services performed:
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  It is the policy of the City that Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs), and Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs) shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts.  Consequently, the City, through Article IV, Section 202-401 of the revised municipal code & The Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County MBE/WBE/VBE/DOBE Business Utilization Plan in Indianapolis, has established MBE participation goals of 15%, WBE participation goals of 8%, VBE participation goals of 3%, and DOBE participation goals of 1% for its dollars spent on public works, goods, and services.

  In order to help accomplish this goal, the City is requesting that you include with your submittal information regarding your status as an MBE, WBE, VBE, or DOBE.  Additionally, please include contact information for any MBE, WBE, VBE, or DOBE owned Vendors directly participating in your business operations.  The City also requests contact information for any MBE, WBE, VBE, or DOBE sub-contractors that you might use in the course of doing business with the City.  Some examples of this kind of service include, but are not limited to: office suppliers, courier services, shipping services, etc.  These services can occur at the local, state, or national level.  Please include an estimated percentage or dollar amount that you anticipate using.

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• Background —

  Researcher(s) will serve as a collaborative partner with IMPD.  Researcher will analyze non-fatal shootings (by victim) on a monthly basis and will evaluate the non-fatal shooting advocate program through quantitative and qualitative methods.  Researchers will meet monthly with IMPD to review the program and attend quarterly non-fatal shooting advocate events.

• Compensation / Cost —

  Since this is a Request for Qualifications only, any Vendor submission of compensation / costs  will cause your submittal to be rejected.  After the City selects a short list of candidates, negotiations will begin with each Vendor and the City will encourage, only at that time, innovative responses regarding compensation / costs for representing the City in providing consulting services.

• Submission Instructions —

  Submissions must be received before 12:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, July 24, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted or considered.

  Please send your submission via the Procurement Portal.

  Submissions must be signed by a representative of the respondent organization authorized to submit and establish fees on behalf of the respondent organization and bind the respondent organization to the terms and conditions of this RFQUAL.

Submission Requirements

• Exception Sheet (required) —

  Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.