Massport #26-68

Somerville Teen Programming and Enrichment Services Solicitation

The City of Somerville is seeking proposals from organizations to deliver teen programming and enrichment services for local youth. - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, Procurement & Contracting Services Department - Senior Procurement Manager: Thupten Chukhatsang - Services Requested: - Consistent, free, semi-structured and self-structured activities for teens during out-of-school hours (including after school and possibly evenings) - Focus areas: skill-building, workforce development, career coaching, mentorship, peer support, STEM, arts, cultural programming, and recreation - Additional requirements: marketing, engagement, participation tracking, feedback collection, and quarterly reporting - Eligibility & Notable Requirements: - Open to both non-profit (501c3) and for-profit organizations - Providers must demonstrate experience, sustainable funding, and access to accessible program space in Somerville - Proposals may be for the full or partial contract value - Contract Details: - Initial term: one year, with two optional one-year renewals - Maximum budget: up to $200,000 per year - No specific OEMs, vendors, product part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified, as this is a services contract

Description

This solicitation is for a youth services contract focused on teen programming in Somerville, Massachusetts. The City seeks organizations to provide consistent, free, semi-structured activities and enrichment for teens during out-of-school hours, including after school. The program may require the proposer to be an established youth-serving organization with multi-source funding and access to Somerville program space. Both non-profit (501c3) and for-profit entities are eligible to apply. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options at the City's discretion.

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