2026 WIOA Youth Program

The provided text is a Request for Proposals (RFP) document from the City of Providence, Rhode Island, for the 2026 WIOA Youth Program. Here is a summary of the key points: **Overview** * The City of Providence is seeking proposals for the 2026 WIOA Youth Program. * The RFP is issued by the Workforce Solutions department. * The deadline for submitting proposals is April 20, 2026, at 2:15 P.M. **Submission Guidelines** * Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages with the captioned item description and city department. * Bidders must submit two copies of their proposal. * The proposal must include all required documents, including bid forms, certifications, and financial assurances (if applicable). **Bid Forms and Certifications** * The bid package must include the following forms: + Bid Form 1: Bidder's Blank + Bid Form 2: Certification of Bidder + Bid Form 3: Certificate Regarding Public Records + Bid Form 4: Affidavit of City Vendor + Forms from the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (if applicable) * Bidders must certify that they do not unlawfully discriminate in their business and hiring practices. **Bid Terms** * Financial assurances may be required for commodity or construction and service contracts. * Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening, and all bid prices will be considered firm. * Failure to deliver within the time quoted or failure to meet specifications may result in default. * Payment for partial delivery will not be allowed except for blanket or term contracts. **Pre-Submission Conference** * A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 7, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. via Microsoft Teams. * The deadline for submitting questions is April 10, 2026. **Contact Information** * Questions related to the process, forms, and submission should be directed to the Purchasing Department. * Questions related to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program should be directed to the MBE/WBE Outreach Director. * Questions related to the specifications should be directed to the issuing department's subject matter expert, Adrianna Dextradeur.