FY27 - RL0 - SOUL Coaching and Support Services

The Government of the District of Columbia, through the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), is soliciting proposals under solicitation number Doc844961 (DCRL-2026-R-0030) for SOUL Coaching and Support Services. This IDIQ contract seeks a qualified contractor to provide coaching and relational support to youth ages 16 to 21 who are pursuing the Support, Opportunity, Unity and Legal (SOUL) permanency goal. The services are designed to provide consistent guidance and skill development to help foster youth build permanent SOUL families, with the contract structure consisting of a base year and four option years. To be eligible, contractors must meet extensive compliance and regulatory requirements. These include submitting a First Source Employment Plan for contracts between 300,000 and 5 million dollars, adhering to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy commitments, and providing a Certificate of Clean Hands and tax certification affidavits. Additionally, bidders must provide audited financials or bank statements, a valid business license, and a completed W-9 form. The procurement process emphasizes the hiring of District residents and requires adherence to SBE subcontracting plans for contracts exceeding 250,000 dollars. Proposals are due by September 24, 2026.