Overview of the selection process

Know the background on how the Independent Evaluator was selected.

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The City and MDHR selected an Independent Evaluator. We followed a process set forth in the court-enforceable settlement agreement.

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Community sessions

As part of the selection process, there were two public meetings. The community asked questions before the meetings. The community provided feedback after the meetings. The City and MDHR reviewed the community feedback. They took the feedback into account when they selected the Independent Evaluator.

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The request for proposals process

The City posted a request for proposals (RFP) for an Independent Evaluator on May 10, 2023.

  • The RFP was posted on the City's bidding opportunities page.
  • The City posted answers to questions about the RFP as an addendum to the event in the eSupplier portal.
  • Proposals were due by Oct. 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Process for selecting finalists

  • The City and MDHR reviewed the candidates and agreed on a group to interview. Selections were be based on factors which included: 
    • Quality, thoroughness and clarity of a proposal.
    • Strength of proposed plan. 
    • Experience and qualifications of proposed Independent Evaluator team members. 
  • After the interviews, the City and MDHR agreed on final candidates.

Independent Evaluator selection process

Public meetings

Selection

  • The community input provided at the public meetings was be taken into account by the City and MDHR in selecting the Independent Evaluator.
  • From the finalists, MDHR and the City selected an Independent Evaluator. They selected Effective Law Enforcement ALL (ELEFA).

Budget

  • Under terms of the agreement, the budget for the Independent Evaluator will be up to $1.5 million each year.
  • The contract with the Independent Evaluator must begin within four months from the day the court approves the agreement.