Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa #2850

Management and Payroll Services for HOPE Initiative Summer Jobs Program

This opportunity seeks qualified providers to manage the HOPE Initiative Summer Jobs Program (HISJP) for the City of Tuscaloosa in summer 2026. - Government Buyer: - City of Tuscaloosa, Office of Community & Neighborhood Services - Program Overview: - Management of a seven-week summer jobs program for up to 45 youth (ages 15-21) from designated HOPE Initiative Zones and low/moderate income areas - Providers must deliver recruitment, eligibility determination, job placement, supervision, payroll services (including paycheck generation, wage remittance, tax reporting, and W2 generation), and outcome reporting - Work-readiness activities must emphasize critical thinking, financial literacy, and interpersonal skills - Compensation and Funding: - Youth participants paid $13.25 per hour for 20 hours per week - Total program funding is $100,000 - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in youth summer jobs programs - Compliance with federal regulations (OMB Circulars, 2 CFR Part 200, etc.) - Ability to provide all required program components and payroll functions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified service providers - Places of Performance: - City of Tuscaloosa, including Rosedale Court, Forrester Gardens, Downing Place, Creekwood Village, John England Manor, Hay Court, Beech Street, East Tuscaloosa (including Alberta), University Manor, and other low/moderate income areas within city limits

Description

The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking qualified providers to manage the HOPE Initiative Summer Jobs Program for the summer of 2026. This seven-week program targets youth aged 15 to 21 residing in designated HOPE Initiative Zones and low/moderate income areas within Tuscaloosa, providing them with summer employment opportunities and work-readiness activities. Selected providers will be responsible for recruitment, eligibility determination, job placement, supervision, payroll services, and reporting on participant outcomes. The program emphasizes skill development in critical thinking, financial literacy, and interpersonal skills, with a total funding amount of $100,000 to support up to 45 participants.

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