Description
The City of Tuscaloosa seeks a qualified provider to design, recruit, place, and manage a 7‑week summer jobs program for up to 45 youth ages 15‑21 in designated HOPE Initiative Zones. The contractor must handle all aspects of the program, including outreach, eligibility verification, job placement with community partners, weekly life‑skill workshops, payroll processing at $13.25 per hour (max 20 hrs/week), tax reporting, and issuance of W‑2s by January 31 2027. Detailed participant records and compliance with state background‑check requirements are mandatory, and the City will conduct site visits to verify performance.