San Bernardino City Unified School District Opengov #SS-2021-037

Community Gun Violence Reduction Summer Programming and Services – City of Champaign

This opportunity seeks qualified organizations to provide summer-focused community programming and services in Champaign, IL, aimed at reducing gun violence among youth. - Government Buyer: - City of Champaign, Equity and Engagement Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based solicitation - Requested Services: - Summer youth programming: structured, supervised engagement for youth - Mental health supports for young teen females: culturally responsive, trauma-informed programming - Vocational and transition assistance: job readiness, skills development, and transition support for at-risk youth - Faith-based or community-rooted mentoring: leveraging trusted institutions for guidance and support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Programs must be culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and address service gaps during summer months - Providers must collaborate with city departments and the Blueprint’s external evaluator (Anthony B. Sullers Jr., Ph.D., SU Institute of Health and Education – Evaluation, Assessment, and Research) - Mandatory attendance at an RFP orientation meeting - Detailed reporting, evaluation, and collaboration with existing Blueprint partners - Multiple awards anticipated; applicants must demonstrate relevant experience and provide detailed budgets

Description

The City of Champaign is seeking qualified organizations to provide summer-focused programming and services aligned with the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint. The goal is to address service gaps during summer months when youth disengagement and violence risk increase. Funded programs must prioritize prevention, engagement, and stabilization strategies targeting youth vulnerability, including summer youth programming, mental health supports for young teen females, vocational assistance, and faith-based mentoring. Selected providers will collaborate with city departments and evaluators to deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed services from June 1 to December 31, 2026.

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