25I - IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER

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:XA:II:i1il • Be able to begin providing legal services described herein in a timely manner, • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (DHS, EOIR, detention facility staff) to ensure that representation can be initiated consistent with the program's requirements, • Commit to a Universal Model of Representation, • Collect and share data with Vera regarding all removal defense representation funded under this grant using a secure web -based database created by Vera. Data reporting will be expected through the disposition of each case initiated under the contract, even those cases that are completed after the contract ends. The information gathered will be key for developing evidence regarding the impact of representation across the United States on a variety of measures and could be used to inform future efforts to secure funding for new and existing representation programs. Vera will collect data such as a) number of clients receiving legal representation, b) relief identified, c) applications for relief, voluntary departure, or other immigration court actions taken, d) economic ties to the community, e) family ties to the community, f) number of cases, including averages and other metrics, for attorneys representing clients, • Participate in Vera -organized conference calls, convening, or trainings to share best practices for removal defense and increasing representation for immigrants facing removal; and • Commit to community engagement and to building power in communities impacted by immigration enforcement. Evaluation Criteria The following criteria will be used to evaluate proposals: • Demonstrated quantity and quality of successful relevant experience —40 percent o Expertise in immigration law, including experience in removal defense, detention work, and a broad variety of case types. o Experience in training and supervising attorneys representing individuals in removal proceedings. o Prior experience in program development and management, including data collection and reporting. o Past performance under prior contracts/grants for related project services. o A demonstrated track record of productive collaboration with government agencies. o A demonstrated track record of collaborating with community -based organizations and others that provide services to detained immigrants, including psychological, occupational, language, educational, health and housing services. Demonstrated level of organizational capability —20 percent o The capacity to complete cases after the contract end date. o Staff language capacity in English and Spanish and an articulated plan to work with individuals speaking other languages. 251-6