What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority located in Pittsburgh, PA requires onshore USA organizations to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families youth development program services to youth and young adults. Providers will deliver career exploration for ages 12 to 14, job readiness and academic support for ages 14 to 16, and postsecondary and career readiness for ages 16 to 24, which may include structured, supervised internships. Bidders must perform the work offsite and submit responses digitally via email or online. Bidders must submit all questions by October 12, 2026, and the buyer will hold a pre-bid meeting on October 14, 2026. The buyer seeks proposal budgets for a one-year contract term. The provided text does not state the submission deadline or the evaluation criteria.
Scope of work
- Phase 1 Exploration programming for youth ages 12 to 14 in grades 6 to 8
- Phase 2 Job readiness and academic support for youth ages 14 to 16 in grades 9 to 10
- Phase 3 Postsecondary and career readiness for ages 16 to 24 in grades 11 to 12 and beyond
- Paid and unpaid work-based learning opportunities and employer placements
- Support for the 14 WIOA Youth Service Elements directly or via referral
- Participant case management and data entry in CWDS
- Integration with school career readiness requirements and PA CareerLink engagement
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Executive Summary | Required, but not directly scored |
| Organization Description | 15 points |
| Program Narrative | 55 points |
| Budget | 20 points |
| Attachments | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a properly incorporated or organized business entity, in good standing, with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in SAM.gov
- Must be able to satisfy all applicable pre-award requirements associated with the funding source, including required insurance and registrations
- Must demonstrate sufficient programmatic, administrative, fiscal, and organizational capacity to successfully perform the work
- Must have financial capacity to pay program costs up front under a cost-reimbursement model
- Must demonstrate a proven program model appropriate to each phase proposed
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary (maximum 2 pages)
- Organization Description
- Program Narrative
- Budget & Budget Narrative (using required budget template)
- Letters of Commitment from required partners (including employer partners for Phase 3)
- 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
- Submitted online at partner4work.submittable.com/submit. Written narratives must be uploaded in 11-point, Calibri font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins. Proposals sent by email or mail are not accepted.