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Oakland Planning and Development Corporation: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Grant to Reduce Underage and Dangerous Drinking Request for Proposals: Evaluator Services INTRODUCTION Oakland is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a diverse residential population and a high concentration of undergraduate students in rental properties. Oakland Planning and Development (OPDC) has served Oakland since 1980 with a wide range of community development services. OPDC strategizes with university and community leaders to combat the issue of underage and disruptive drinking in the Oakland community. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently awarded OPDC a two-year grant to bolster its efforts to effectively address these issues. Utilizing canvassing campaigns, block parties, outreach, and targeted law enforcement, OPDC seeks to educate young people on the effects of irresponsible drinking, help to enforce existing laws on drinking constraints, reduce the amount of disruptive parties in Oakland, and improve residents’ quality of life. OPDC seeks the services of an evaluator to assess and report on the quantifiable impact of the activities funded by the grant.

SCOPE OF SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES From March through July, the evaluator will work directly with OPDC, community residents, university officials, and enforcement partners to complete the activities and produce the deliverables as follows:    

Complete and review preliminary evaluations on the canvassing campaign, block parties, and targeted law enforcement. Assess each grant activity and measure its effectiveness against set goals. Analyze City of Pittsburgh 311 reports, compiled Pittsburgh Police blotters, and university judicial board disciplinary reports to track data over time. Produce a clear report for submission to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

QUALIFICATIONS We seek a candidate with the following skills:  Research expertise  Analytical skills  Ability to collect and report on both qualitative and quantitative data  Technical writing skills  Ability to communicate effectively


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