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Funding Opportunity: Massachusetts Department of Youth Services- Skills Up- Rolling Due Date

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BD-26-1035-DYS01-DYS01-129836State & Local

Response Deadline06/22/2028, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services is seeking proposals through a rolling Request for Responses to provide high-quality career, technical, workforce training, and employment services for youth in residential and community settings. This funding opportunity is open to vocational and higher education institutions, unions, businesses, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and other entities. The program aims to improve life outcomes for older youth and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the juvenile justice system. Eligible providers can offer work-based learning experiences, vocational and technical training, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, social enterprises within DYS facilities, or specialized consulting services. The procurement utilizes a fee-for-service pricing model and is awarded based on best value selection and negotiation. Key evaluation factors include the project description, target population and communities, organizational information, and suitability for working with BIPOC individuals. A mandatory pass/fail requirement is the submission of a plan demonstrating a commitment to working with minority, women, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises. The initial contract period runs through June 30, 2025, with the possibility of four additional one-year renewals. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the COMMBUYS portal, and awarded staff must undergo comprehensive background checks, including CORI, SORI, and multi-state fingerprinting.

General Info

DYS seeks proposals for youth workforce training and employment services through June 2025.

Agency

Massachusetts → DYS01 - DYS-Boston

NAICS

624310 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Place of Performance

Boston, MA, 02109, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedMay 22

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 22

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

06/22/2028, 09:00:00 PM UTCin over 1 year

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AgencyMassachusetts → DYS01 - DYS-Boston

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBoston, MA, 02109, USA

Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → DYS01 - DYS-Boston

Office AddressBoston, MA, 02109, USA

Contacts

Phillip DavisPurchaser

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The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services presents a funding opportunity, the Skill Up: Career, Technical and Workforce Training and Employment Services Request for Responses (RFR) seeks proposals from vocational and higher education, unions, businesses, nonprofit and community based organizations and other entities that can provide high-quality career, technical, workforce training and employment programs and services for DYS youth in residential and community settings.

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