Denver City and County Issues RFP for Immigrant Legal Services Fund Administration, Emphasizing Language Access
The City and County of Denver, through Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the administration and management of the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF). The contract, spanning three years from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, has a total budget of up to $2,250,000. This funding is intended to support both the administration of the DILSF and the direct delivery of immigration legal services by 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal service organizations. A key requirement for proposals with public-facing services is a Language Access Plan, mandated if 5% or 1,000 people, whichever is lower, of low English proficiency populations are served. This plan must include provisions for interpretation at meetings, translation of vital documents, and real-time, over-the-phone translation. HRCP staff will provide guidance and assistance in developing these plans. Additionally, all budgets submitted must include line items for language interpretation and t... 
