RFP 27-21_Youth Council & Provider Network

The City of Somerville is seeking a qualified organization to facilitate a youth council and coordinate a network of teen service providers to address gaps in coordinated support for youth. The initiative focuses on providing trauma-informed, culturally relevant services, particularly for low-income and immigrant youth, aligned with positive youth development models. The selected vendor will be responsible for creating and facilitating the youth council and worker network, providing stipends to at least 10 participating youth, and submitting quarterly progress reports and invoices. The contract period begins approximately December 1, 2026, and ends June 1, 2027, with the possibility of two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion. The total fixed fee is capped at 75,000 dollars per year. To be eligible, proposers must have at least three years of experience as a youth-serving organization, be located within the City of Somerville, and demonstrate sustainable funding and sound fiscal management. The award will be granted to the most responsive and responsible offeror based on a combination of technical expertise and price. Required documentation includes a non-price technical proposal and a separate price proposal, along with certifications regarding tax compliance, wage theft, and supplier diversity. The vendor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of 1 million dollars for both bodily injury and property damage, as well as statutory worker's compensation and employer's liability coverage. All services are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and must be performed within Somerville.