FY26-CF0-DOES- MBSYEP OYP Internship Preparation, Employer Connection Assistance, and Placement Services between the ages of 16 and 24 The Fresh Food Factory Market

Contract CW137059 is an award granted by the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services to The Fresh Food Factory Market to provide internship preparation, employer connection assistance, and placement services for youth between the ages of 16 and 24, including individuals with special needs. The scope of work focuses on structured preparation and networking to facilitate professional opportunities for D.C. youth. The contract was awarded following a competitive RFQ process, with the agency determining that the vendor possesses the necessary financial resources, integrity, and capacity to fulfill the program requirements. The agreement features a base period with a not-to-exceed value of 100,000 dollars, with the pricing determined to be fair and reasonable based on comparisons with previous procurements. The financial structure utilizes a fixed-unit price schedule with per-participant rates ranging from 825 dollars to 950 dollars. The contract term consists of a base year and four subsequent option years. Although the agency considered Certified Business Enterprises, this specific award was justified based on the vendor's ability to meet the specialized needs of the program.