Massport #RFP # 27-21

Youth Council and Youth-Service Provider Network Facilitation

The City of Somerville is seeking a provider to build youth civic leadership and improve coordination among local youth-serving organizations. - Government buyer: City of Somerville, Massachusetts — Procurement & Contracting Services Department. - Procurement: Establish and facilitate a Youth Council and coordinate a network of youth workers and service providers. - Youth Council: Support at least 10 stipend-supported youth; hold meetings 2–3 times per month; foster leadership and civic engagement; identify youth priorities; and report to the Mayor, Somerville Children’s Cabinet, City Council, and School Committee. - Provider network: Convene youth-serving organizations at least monthly, strengthen communication and collaboration, and develop professional learning opportunities for providers serving youth ages 13 and older. - Requirements: Demonstrated experience in positive youth development and civic engagement; an established youth-serving organization with at least three years of operation may be required. Work should use equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices, include marginalized youth, and incorporate evaluation. - Deliverables and budget: Quarterly progress reports and invoices, plus a final report. Fixed-fee pricing with a detailed budget, including youth stipends; the City’s budget is capped at $75,000 per year. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product manufacturers, or service-provider vendors are named. No products, part numbers, or hardware quantities are specified.

Description

The City of Somerville is seeking proposals for a youth services consulting project to facilitate a youth council and coordinate a network of youth service providers. The work includes creating and facilitating youth council meetings two to three times monthly and coordinating youth workers. The solicitation summary notes experience in positive youth development and civic engagement facilitation, and status as an established youth-serving organization with at least three years of operation may be required. Proposals are due October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT; the RFP lists two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion.

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