RQ14356 - Summer Youth Employment Program

This contract concerns the Cuyahoga County Summer Youth Employment Program, an RFP‑driven initiative to provide summer jobs for youth ages 14‑18 across the county. The program is funded primarily by the Cuyahoga County Mayor’s Employment Program (86%) with a smaller portion from the Federal TANF program (14%). The solicitation includes a wage cap of $13.00 per hour for youth workers, as mandated by the State of Ohio. Bidders must submit a proposal by the final deadline of May 28 2024, and the award will be made through a full and open competition process. No small‑business set‑aside requirements are stipulated, and the contract’s estimated value is approximately $6.8 million. Key points: • Scope: recruitment, placement, administration, and oversight of a county‑wide summer youth employment program. • Funding: $6.8 M total, split 86% CCMEP and 14% TANF. • Mandatory wage: $13.00/hr cap for participants aged 14‑18. • Timeline: pre‑bid conference on April 30 2024; original bid due May 21 2024, extended to May 28 2024. • No vendor awarded is identified in the supplied documents.