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B -- EXAMINE THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF OUTSTANDING DWI WARRANTS SOL DTNH22-98-R-05110 DUE 061198 POC Mike Adorno, Contract Specialist, (202)366-4663, OR Janice Flemming, Contract Officer, (202) 366-9564 The proposed contract is to conduct a study that shall determine the nature and extent of the outstanding Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) warrant problem in a minimum of twenty-five (25) sites. This study will not only determine the nature and extent of the DWI warrant problem, but it will also identify existing strategies that local jurisdictions are using to address this problem in their communities. The results of this study will provide each community with a more accurate picture of the effectiveness of their DWI enforcement program and also document practical strategies that can be used to minimize the outstanding DWI warrant problem. The contractor shall develop a data collection plan to determine the nature and extent of the outstanding DWI warrant problem in the selected sites. This plan shall consist of the following two (2) efforts: 1. Site Data -- The contractor shall obtain outstanding DWI warrant information from a minimum of twenty-five (25) sites. The contractor shall work with the appropriate local agency (s) to obtain information on those DWI offenders who have been charged with a DWI offense but have not appeared for their court date (failure to appear). In their data collection plan, the contractor shall specify all the steps involved in obtaining this data. For example, the contractor shall note which agencies will need to be contacted, how the data will be obtained (the contractor shall discuss issues related to whether the warrant data is available on electronic files or only on paper), and how the warrant will be analyzed (the contractor shall discuss issues related to missing or incomplete data). 2. Focus Group Data -- In order to bring together views on the outstanding warrant issue, and to provide an additional opportunity to learn of innovative strategies to deal with the problem, the contractor shall conduct one (1) or two (2) focus groups with knowledgeable individuals from across the country. The contractor shall select participants who actively work with DWI offenders and the warrant process in their community (court administrators/Sheriff's departments, or law enforcement officers who regularly serve warrants). In order to minimize project costs, the contractor shall schedule the focus group(s) to be in conjunction with a national meeting of professionals from one of the above areas. In this manner, the contractor can take advantage of professional representatives already being gathered together (thus avoiding travel costs for participants) in a central location. It is contemplated that a cost reimbursement contract will be awarded for this effort. The anticipated period of performance is 18 months. This solicitation will be mailed to those organizations responding in writing to this announcement. The anticipated issuance date is May 11, 1998. (0119)

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