Description
This solicitation seeks a single vendor to design and deliver comprehensive music and performing‑arts programming for justice‑involved youth across multiple ACS detention, placement, and after‑care facilities. The contractor will provide curriculum development, instruction, performance opportunities, and related staffing, while complying with strict security and reporting requirements.
• Deliver ≥ 8 hours /week at each of four designated sites (two days per week, 4 hours per day).
• Provide qualified professional artists, a Program Manager, and all necessary instruments/equipment (equipment purchases limited to $5,000 annually).
• Meet minimum qualifications: ≥ 3 years of music/arts programming experience and ≥ 1 year recent experience serving juvenile‑justice or comparable congregate‑care settings.
• Manage an annual budget not to exceed $435,000 (total contract ceiling $1,305,000) with line‑item reimbursement and monthly invoicing.
• Comply with ACS security protocols, PREA standards, LL34, labor‑peace, and other NYC procurement regulations.