Requesting agency Brooklyn Park Police Department 5400 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Contact Commander Nick Knoblauch 763-493-8259 nicholas.knoblauch@brooklynpark.org
Purpose The Brooklyn Park Police Department is requesting proposals from organizations that can provide domestic advocacy services.
Bids open on November 6, 2026
Bids due by November 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Review process All qualifications received by the submission deadline will be reviewed by a committee. After the initial review of qualifications, selected applicants (not to exceed three) will be invited to an interview process.
Timeline The below timeline is tentative and subject to change.
• RFP posted: Friday, November 6 • Proposals due: Friday, November 20 • Potential provider interviews: Week of November 30 • Selection presented to Council for approval: Monday, December 14 • Contract details negotiated after Council approval of selected organization • Anticipated start date: January 1, 2027
Contract Based on the outcome of the interview process, the City will enter into a professional service contract with a successful applicant and finalize contract deliverables during negotiations.
Scope of work Advocacy services for all residents or victims of domestic cases/reports Services will be available to the following individuals: intimate partners, parties who reside together with a current or past intimate relationship, child-in-common, ex-intimate partner, or immediate family (parents/child or siblings/parent of children under 16 years old). Unless a domestic relationship has been established, the advocate will not assist in group home matters.
Services provided for cases/reports provided by the Brooklyn Park Police Department Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator (DVPC). This includes reports made by a resident where the DVPC determines services are needed, residents asking for services, residents requesting services through the Community Health Unit, gone on arrival reports and charges cases. The advocate will provide confirmation to the DVPC that communication attempts were made.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department, in consultation with the prosecution office, has a right to refusal for the assigned advocate if services set forth below are not being met.
Safety Planning These interactions will address the following, but are not limited to:
• Immediate safety concerns • Long term safety concerns • Provide potential options such as OFP's/HRO's, criminal and civil court processes, exit plans, shelters, police home safety checks, extra patrol, breaking lease, Safe at Home and connection to community resources.
Order for Protection/Harassment Restraining Orders • Discuss protective orders and explore alternatives based on victims' needs • Draft protective orders • Assist in filing protective orders • Prepare victims for civil court hearings • Attend any court proceedings, civil or criminal, when requested by the victim • Communicate with civil court professionals, criminal prosecutors, and DVPC with or on behalf of petitioners • Assist in any follow-up orders (amendments, civil contempt, dismissal, extension, subsequent order)
Criminal Court Advocates will call the victim after a case is charged to obtain in-custody input including, but not limited to, differences between domestic abuse no contact order (DANCO), no contact order (NCO), order for protection (OFP), harassment restraining order (HRO), and discuss the criminal court process and offer ongoing support along with advising the victim of the DVPC role in the criminal court process. The Brooklyn Park Advocate will gather input for in-custody hearing (release conditions, safety concerns, input on contact restrictions) and provide input via email prosecution and through the DVPC. The advocate will follow up with the victim to provide updates regarding conditions, discuss safety measures or address concerns regarding conditions and advise the DVPC will be in touch with the victim for the duration of the criminal case process.
Brooklyn Park Advocate will be available to attend hearings and/or jury trials with victims upon their own request or request by the DVPC/prosecutor.
Availability Be available during normal business hours for calls from the scene, police department or court with an individual requesting to speak with an advocate. Advocate should be available within 15 minutes to speak with a victim.
Community Outreach Advocates will spend time connecting with community agencies as requested during community events to strengthen connections with the community to provide better referrals and increase access to community support for victims.
Advocates attend new officer training to introduce themselves and talk about services/resources they provide on domestics
Submission requirements Your qualifications must include the below information. Limit your response to three pages.
• Applicant name, contact information and brief description of your organization, qualification and ability to perform the Scope of Work as outlined above. • Your work, if any, in the City of Brooklyn Park, state or region. • Biographical information about principals or key contacts for this proposal. • Briefly describe work and experience working with cultural communities. • Briefly outline how the provider plans to meet the needs of the program as described in the Scope of the Work. If services will be subcontracted, identify what services and the anticipated partnering organization(s). • Proposals should outline an anticipated budget to include hours and rates to complete the Scope of Work. Also include rates and estimates for administrative and overhead expenses.
How to submit Proposals must be submitted via email to bppolice@brooklynpark.org by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026. Any questions related to the RFP should be directed to Commander Nick Knoblauch at (763) 493-8259 or nicholas.knoblauch@brooklynpark.org.
Disclaimer Please note, the RFP is an invitation for organizations to submit proposals to the City of Brooklyn Park Police Department and not a bid. The City of Brooklyn Park is not obligated to award any contract and reserves the right to seek clarification of responses and waive minor irregularities and informalities. The City of Brooklyn Park reserves the right to determine the contract amount, duration, fee structure, and payment terms with successful providers based on services provided, anticipated demand for services, and outcomes, as well as provider experience and capacity. Not all qualified applicants will be selected to provide services to the City.
