Out of School Youth

The State of Delaware, through the Delaware Workforce Development Board, is seeking a vendor to design, deliver, and manage a comprehensive Out‑of‑School Youth (OSY) program for Delaware residents ages 16‑24 who are not in school and face barriers to education or employment. The contract requires outreach, eligibility certification, trauma‑informed care, assessments, individualized service strategies, case management, digital‑literacy and AI awareness training, occupational‑skills training, paid/unpaid work experiences, employer linkages, documentation, 12‑month post‑exit follow‑up, and extensive quarterly reporting. The award is a one‑year firm‑price contract (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) with options to renew up to four additional years and a possible three‑month month‑to‑month extension. Funding is anticipated at roughly $2.53 million, with at least 25 % earmarked for work‑experience wages, and no indirect‑cost or profit line items are permitted. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on Feb 19 2026 (must attend). • Full proposal due by Mar 12 2026, 1 pm EST, via email with exact subject line format. • Evaluation based on ability, program design, outcomes, cost, leveraged resources, employer participation, digital‑literacy and AI components (total 100 points). • Vendor must provide wet‑signatures, meet insurance and background‑check requirements, and comply with WIOA reporting.