NYC Passport #06826P0004

NYC ACS seeks vendor for Music and Performing Arts Program for justice-involved youth

The NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) is seeking a qualified vendor to deliver a comprehensive Music and Performing Arts Program for justice-involved youth aged 13-18 in detention, placement, and aftercare settings. - Government Buyer: - NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) - Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) - Program Scope: - Music and performing arts programming for youth in juvenile detention, secure detention, correctional facilities, residential treatment, and congregate care systems - Activities include songwriting, vocal performance, dance, digital music production, recording sessions, and live performances - Focus on collective arts learning, partnership building, and engagement with families, staff, and community - Service Locations: - Horizon Juvenile Center, Bronx - Crossroads Juvenile Center, Brooklyn - DOE D79 Belmont and Bronx Hope Passages Academy Schools, Brooklyn and Bronx - Contract Details: - Estimated contract value: $1,305,000 for three years ($435,000 annually) - Initial term: three years, with options to renew for two additional three-year terms - Payment structure: annual line-item program budget - Vendor Requirements: - Minimum three years of experience in music and performing arts programming for youth - At least one year of experience in juvenile justice or congregate care settings within the past five years - Staff must be familiar with security protocols, facility restrictions, and youth supervision - Subcontracting for direct services permitted up to 50% of contract value, subject to ACS approval - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Program must be delivered in secure juvenile justice environments - Integration of arts programming with youth, families, care staff, and community partnerships - Proposals must be submitted through the PASSPort system; prequalification required

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks one qualified vendor to deliver music and performing arts programming to justice-involved youth across detention, placement, and aftercare settings. The program aims to provide collective music and arts learning experiences, building pathways and partnerships with youth, families, staff, and the community. The contract duration is from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2030, with options to renew for two additional three-year terms. Total maximum funding is $1,305,000, with $435,000 per year, and the payment structure is an annual line-item program budget.

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