RFP DBEA # 2027-01 2027

The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Workforce Opportunity, is soliciting proposals for a WIOA Title I Youth service provider to support In-School Youth and Out-of-School Youth across the state. This grant agreement is scheduled to run from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2030, with an option for a one-year extension. The provider must deliver services at multiple locations and adhere to strict funding allocations, with at least 75% of funds dedicated to Out-of-School Youth programs and 20% of total expenditures allocated to Work Experience. Key performance targets include an 80.5% placement rate in employment or education by the second quarter after exit and a 78.5% retention rate by the fourth quarter. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, focusing on experience and qualifications, partnerships and community engagement, and technology and reporting capabilities, with the executive summary serving as a pass/fail requirement. Applicants must be registered vendors with the New Hampshire Secretary of State and comply with various federal and state laws, including the Drug Free Workplace Act and the Davis-Bacon Act. All promotional materials must utilize NH Works branding, and the contractor must use the Job Match System for reporting. Funding is provided via reimbursement of allowable costs, as cash advances are not available, and the agency may conduct pre-award site visits to verify the applicant's capability to meet service delivery expectations.