Vermont Department of Economic Development #61760

Vermont Awards Refugee Youth Mentoring Services Contract to Association of Africans Living in Vermont

This opportunity involves the State of Vermont's Agency of Human Services - Office of the Secretary awarding a contract for Youth Mentoring services to support refugee and eligible immigrant youth: - Government Buyer: - Agency of Human Services - Office of the Secretary, State of Vermont - Awarded Vendor: - Association of Africans Living in Vermont - Products/Services Requested: - Youth Mentoring services for refugees, asylees, Cuban or Haitian entrants, SIV holders, victims of trafficking, Vietnamese Amerasian immigrants, and secondary migrants - Primary service area: Chittenden County, with potential expansion to 1-2 additional counties if refugee youth are settled there - Notable Requirements: - Ability to serve a diverse population of youth aged 15-24 - Flexibility to expand service area based on settlement patterns - Initial grant estimated at $50,000, with actual award of $64,989 - Possibility of renewal for two additional one-year terms, contingent on federal funding and evolving needs - No OEMs or product part numbers are involved, as this is a service-based procurement

Description

The Refugee Office is seeking a provider to deliver Youth Mentoring services to refugees, asylees, Cuban or Haitian entrants, SIV holders, victims of trafficking, Vietnamese Amerasian immigrants, and secondary migrants in Vermont. The primary service area is Chittenden County, with potential extension to 1-2 other counties if refugees aged 15-24 are settled there during the project period. The grant term is 1 year, starting around January 1, 2025, with possible renewal for two additional one-year terms contingent on federal funding and refugee health needs. The initial grant is estimated at $50,000, with subsequent years possibly lower. Bids below this amount are accepted.

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