Juvenile Creative Arts Program

The County of San Mateo’s Probation Department seeks a qualified provider to deliver a three‑year, 200‑hour‑per‑year creative arts program for detained youth at the Youth Services Center – Juvenile Hall. The contractor will design and teach weekly general art classes and workshops covering drawing, painting, mixed‑media, and mural projects, using a trauma‑informed, motivational curriculum. Services include lesson planning, class preparation, documentation, and coordination with Probation staff, and must comply with strict security, background‑check, and onboarding requirements. Up to four hours per week (two‑hour sessions, twice weekly) will be delivered for roughly 20 participants per session. The contract is valued on an all‑inclusive hourly rate, with a total term of three years, award anticipated October 30 2026. • 200 hours of instruction annually (≈4 hrs/week for 50 weeks) • Curriculum covering foundational art techniques and mural work • Mandatory background checks, Livescan fingerprinting, and security training • Coordination with Probation staff; documentation of attendance and outcomes • No pre‑bid conference or site visit required • Proposal due October 9 2026, award Oct 30 2026, term 3 years