City of Jacksonville #18119-26,2

City of Jacksonville seeks nonprofit providers for KHA Youth Empowerment Services (YES) program

The City of Jacksonville, through its Kids Hope Alliance Division, is seeking nonprofit organizations to deliver the KHA Youth Empowerment Services (YES) program. - Government Buyer: - City of Jacksonville, Kids Hope Alliance Division - Managed by Olive Wallace Cohen - Vendors & OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; eligible providers must be nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) - Services Requested: - Youth empowerment services under the KHA YES program - Focus on program design, employer partnerships, youth engagement, and performance management - No part numbers or product quantities specified; this is a service-based procurement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Providers must be legally authorized to operate in Duval County - Must demonstrate organizational capacity, relevant experience, and compliance with local licensing - Competitive scoring based on program quality, partnerships, and youth voice - Strict adherence to reporting, compliance, and nondiscrimination terms - Contract term is one year, with two optional one-year renewals, contingent on performance and funding - Total funding pool up to $5.2 million - Renewal decisions based on mid-year and year-end performance reviews

Description

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for non-construction services titled KHA Youth Empowerment Services (YES). The procurement is managed by the City of Jacksonville (COJ BU) and is currently active. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre-bid conference via Zoom and requires suppliers to comply with specific legal and solicitation requirements. The proposal submission deadline is October 30, 2026, and all responses must be submitted through the City's e-procurement system.

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