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Finance committee backs release of 2026 crisis intervention RFP after requesting stronger data and outcome language
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The finance committee recommended the release of a request for proposals for 2026 crisis intervention and prevention services, asking staff to tighten data collection and outcome measures before the RFP is finalized and noting a planned August release date.
The Madison Common Council Finance Committee recommended releasing the 2026 crisis intervention and prevention services request for proposals on July 28, 2025, while asking city staff to strengthen sections of the RFP on data collection and outcome measurement before the document is finalized. Alder Madison, who raised concerns and initially moved to re-refer the item to committee, said she wanted clearer program accountability and more specific language about how reductions in youth violence would be measured.
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the RFP to the Common Council, with the proviso that staff work with council members to amend language relating to participant data and intended outcomes. The motion recorded that staff should label any edited draft versions in Legistar…
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