Music and Performing Arts Program Service

The government authority located in Bronx, New York, is seeking a vendor to provide a music and performing arts program service for justice-involved youth. The agency is trying to solve the problem of limited creative outlets and skill-building opportunities for youth residing in juvenile justice facilities, secure detention settings, correctional facilities, residential treatment environments, and other congregate care systems. This program must use music and performing arts as a platform for collective learning, creative expression, and skill development, while fostering meaningful connections among youth, their families, staff, community partners, and the broader arts community. The requested scope of work covers the design and implementation of a comprehensive program incorporating high-quality, hands-on experiences led by professional artists and instructors. The program must integrate educational, recreational, and pro-social components across in-school, afterschool, and community-based settings. Specific disciplines requested include songwriting, vocal performance, dance, digital music production, recording sessions, and live performances. The selected provider must also create structured opportunities for youth to showcase their work through performances, family engagement events, and community-based activities. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based solely in the United States. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The contract period will span three years, and the agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget. The agency will host a pre-bid meeting on June 12, 2026.