Charleston Civicplus #26-P013R

Charleston Seeks Service Providers for Highflyers Pilot Program Youth Intervention

The City of Charleston, through its Procurement Division and in partnership with the Charleston Police Department and Charleston County School District, is seeking proposals for the Highflyers Pilot Program, a youth violence prevention and intervention initiative. - Government Buyer: - City of Charleston Procurement Division - Charleston Police Department - Charleston County School District - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Services Requested: - Credible Messenger mentorship and case management for high-risk middle-school youth - Culturally competent, trauma-informed mentorship - 1:4 mentor-to-student ratio, serving 10 youth - Recruitment, training, and supervision of Credible Messengers - Facilitation of mentoring sessions and professional development - Data collection, monthly reporting, and collaboration with schools and law enforcement - Trauma-focused therapy - Restorative community engagement - Place-based workforce development for youth - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on restorative justice, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally competent service delivery - Collaboration with law enforcement and educational institutions - Program to be delivered at Simmons-Pinckney Middle School - Deliverables include training plans, session plans, monthly reports, and data collection - No products, part numbers, or physical goods are specified; this is a services-only procurement.

Description

The City of Charleston is soliciting proposals for the Credible Messengers (Highflyers Pilot Program), a restorative, community-centered model for youth violence prevention and intervention targeting middle-school students with behavioral challenges, truancy, or system involvement. The program focuses on credible messenger mentorship, trauma-focused therapy, restorative community engagement, and place-based workforce development. The solicitation does not commit the City to award a contract or pay costs incurred in proposal preparation. Proposals are due by August 13, 2026, and questions must be submitted by July 29, 2026.

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