Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1166-COS01-COS01-134448
Somerville Youth Employment Program Services for Local Youth
Posted
October 19, 2026
Respond By
October 28, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1166-COS01-COS01-134448
NAICS
624110
The City of Somerville is seeking a provider to deliver paid, career-focused employment for local youth ages 15–18. - Government buyer: City of Somerville, Massachusetts — Procurement & Contracting Services; procurement analyst Cameron Moriarty. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or vendors are identified by name in the supplied materials. - Requested service: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Somerville youth for the School Year 2026–2027 Youth Employment Program. The solicitation identifies the service as RFP #27-22. - Funding and participation levels: Proposals may request $25,000 for at least 5 youth, $50,000 for at least 10, or $75,000 for at least 15 youth. - Employment requirements: Each participant must work at least 8 hours per week for 20 weeks (160 hours total) and receive at least $18.85 per hour. Participants must live in and/or attend school in Somerville. - Program requirements and deliverables: Provide meaningful employment or internships in at least one listed focus area and career-readiness skill development; track participant information and hours; conduct pre- and post-surveys and individual assessments; submit quarterly reports and invoices with supporting hours and cost details; and provide a final report. The proposal must also describe staffing, budget, organizational qualifications, and sustainable funding. - Term: Approximately six months initially, with two optional one-year renewals at the City’s discretion. Renewal-year date references in the source materials are inconsistent.
Description
The City of Somerville is seeking proposals for its Youth Employment Program. The solicitation requests separate technical and price proposals, submitted in accordance with the RFP instructions. The estimated contract period is December 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion. Proposals are due October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.