Description
The City of Somerville is seeking a qualified organization to recruit, hire, train, and supervise 5‑15 youth (ages 15‑18) for paid employment during the 2026‑2027 school year. The program must provide a community benefit in areas such as public health, climate, civic engagement, STEM, arts, or recreation, and must track hours, deliver quarterly reports, and submit a final comprehensive report. The award ceiling is $75,000, with funding levels tied to the number of youth served (5, 10, or 15). Proposals must include a non‑price technical portion and a price portion, be sealed (or submitted via BidExpress), and meet extensive eligibility, wage‑allocation (≥ 80 % to youth wages), and compliance requirements.
• Minimum service: 8 hours/week for 20 weeks (≥ 160 hours) per youth, at $18.85/hour (living‑wage rate).
• Budget caps: $25k (5 youth), $50k (10 youth), $75k (15 youth) – with at least 80 % of funds directed to wages.
• Required documentation: Quality Requirements form, Living‑Wage certification, non‑collusion/tax compliance certificates, insurance, and various checklists.
• Evaluation based on proposal quality, organizational experience, implementation plan, and price.