What the buyer needs
AI summaryPartner4Work seeks vendors to provide WIOA Youth Career Services and deliver Youth Program services to eligible youth and young adults ages 14-24 in Allegheny County. Performers will deliver work offsite for a initial contract period from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with the possibility of up to three annual renewal contracts. Onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Bidders must submit questions for the bidder's conference and register for the conference by October 12, 2026, at 11:59pm ET. Bidders must email all final RFP questions to [email protected] by November 11, 2026, at 11:59pm ET. Interested offerors must submit proposals digitally through the Partner4Work Submittable Portal by December 4, 2026, at 11:59pm ET. Evaluators score proposals out of 100 total points based on an Organization Description for 15 points, a Program Narrative for 55 points, a Budget and Budget Narrative for 20 points, and Attachments for 10 points. Applicants must include detailed cost descriptions and leverage resources in the budget narrative, while for-profit applicants must separately identify any proposed profit.
Scope of work
- Paid and unpaid work experience
- Occupational skills training leading to an industry-recognized credential
- Alternative secondary school services and dropout recovery services
- Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction
- Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive services and adult mentoring
- Follow-up services, guidance counseling, and financial literacy education
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Executive Summary | Required, but not directly scored |
| Organization Description | 15 points |
| Program Narrative | 55 points |
| Budget & Budget narrative | 20 points |
| Attachments | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Be properly incorporated or organized under applicable law
- Have at least three years of experience operating relevant programs prior to proposal submission deadline
- Satisfy all applicable pre-award requirements associated with the funding source and resulting agreement
- Demonstrate sufficient programmatic, administrative, fiscal, and organizational capacity
Documents to include with your response
- Complete proposal via Submittable portal
- Executive Summary
- Organization Description
- Program Narrative
- Budget & Budget Narrative using required template
- Letters of commitment for required partnerships
- Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) or confirmation of de minimis rate (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Partner4Work Submittable Portal
- Instructions
- Submit via partner4work.submittable.com/submit. Proposals submitted by email, mail, or any other method will not be accepted.