Sondage professionnel et recherche sur l’opinion publique concernant les alternatives policières dans la région métropolitaine d’Atlanta.

 

 

 

 

 

Summary Scope of Work:

The Carter Center anticipates awarding a contract to a vendor for a four-month term. The successful vendor will be expected to provide all tools, equipment, materials, facilities, labor, transportation, and management necessary to conduct professional polling and public opinion research to:

  • Identify community members’ priorities and ability to access public services and resources;
  • understand the level of public awareness as well as satisfaction in accessing Atlanta PAD’s alternate first responder services;
  • gauge the level of public, police, and policymakers’ support for policing alternatives, deflection, and diversion;
  • obtain empirical data to sustain deflection and diversion work and support mental health policy development/strengthening; and,
  • support the development of public outreach campaigns.

The scope of work includes 1) the development of a statistical survey questionnaire in consultation with The Carter Center and Atlanta PAD; 2) the drawing of a random, representative, and statistically-sound sample stratified by age, ethnicity, and gender; and 3) the administration of the survey; Additionally, the scope of work includes 4) the development and 5) administration of a non-statistical assessment tool, i.e. interviews w/key stakeholders, e.g., business leaders, specific community leaders, persons with lived experience, police, policymakers, etc. The work must also include 6) the production of a report that includes generalizable conclusions based on survey and assessment data analysis, recommended next steps to sustain policing alternatives, and the presentation of results that would allow for incorporation into relevant stakeholder engagement and advocacy efforts.

Once the vendor is selected, the vendor will work with The Carter Center and its partner, Atlanta PAD to:

  • Develop the survey questionnaire and assessment tool in English and Spanish and confirm administration modes (i.e. phone, online, in-person, etc.) in collaboration with The Carter Center and Atlanta PAD to gauge awareness, support, and satisfaction with policing alternatives in Metro Atlanta
  • Pilot the survey and assessment tools among a small group of select individuals identified by The Carter Center and Atlanta PAD
  • Select a random, representative, and statistically-sound sample stratified on the basis of age, ethnicity, and gender within the population universe of Metro Atlanta for the survey
  • Identify a list of key stakeholders to interview in consultation with Atlanta PAD for the non-statistical assessment
  • Administer the survey to sampled individuals and assessment with key stakeholders
  • Produce a presentation of preliminary analysis of survey response and assessment data, disaggregated by age, ethnicity, gender, and location (city/county) to Atlanta PAD and The Carter Center
  • Coordinate with Atlanta PAD and The Carter Center to assess the results of the poll and discuss implications, related issues, and alternatives
  • Prepare a final written report and presentation of results that includes the framework and methodology used; the tabulation of all calls and/or contacts made as part of the survey; the tabulation of survey results, key findings, and detailed findings (i.e. top-lines and cross tabs); and conclusions and recommendations

All tasks shall be completed to the satisfaction of Atlanta PAD and The Carter Center and deliverables turned over to The Carter Center by the end of the contract period. The selected vendor will be expected to provide The Carter Center with the final survey questionnaire and raw survey results data (de-personalized and in a machine-readable format).

Estimated Duration of the Award:

September 1, through December 15, 2023

Proposal Format:

Proposals should include the following:

  • Written proposal of no more than 12 pages using the template provided
  • The following annexes:
  • Cost Proposal
  • Resumes of Key Personnel
  • Examples of Past Polling Work
  • Project Schedule
  • References

Shortlisted vendors may be required to submit additional documentation, respond to further questions, or take part in a virtual interview at the Carter Center’s discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this contract, proposing vendors should:

  • Demonstrate relevant experience with public polling instruments and analysis to inform advocacy and policy strengthening
  • Demonstrate experience developing and implementing work plans for projects similar to the scope of work outlined in this RFP
  • Demonstrated the ability to provide equitable and inclusive services within Metro Atlanta’s diverse population
  • Provide up to three Key Personnel with polling/data collection experience
  • Have no fewer than five years of demonstrated experience in conducting public opinion polls, communicating with the public, and developing strategic recommendations for advocacy and policy strengthening

Proposal Evaluation Criteria:

Proposals will be evaluated and ranked according to the following evaluation criteria by an evaluation committee composed of Carter Center staff.

How to Apply:

Proposals are due no later than 5:00 pm EST on August 9, 2023. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. All proposals will be e-mailed to [email protected] before the due date. The emailed proposal’s subject line shall include this RFP’s title. The Carter Center will not be liable for any expenses incurred by vendors responding to this solicitation.