City of Chicago

Department of Family and Support Services

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DESCRIPTION:  Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), Youth Services

Chicago Youth Service Corps (CYSC) RFP

PDF Download Chicago Youth Service Corps (CYSC) RFP Final

The Chicago Youth Service Corps (CYSC) RFP seeks to fund agencies who have experience with programming for youth ages 16-24 that is focused on leadership development through civic engagement, service-learning projects. This RFP seeks to support youth development in the city of Chicago by developing young Chicagoans ages 16-24 as local leaders through the creation of paid, service-learning opportunities focused on local/civic engagement.

DFSS anticipates funding approximately twenty-two applications within a range of $505,427 – $2,527,135 per year. This contract will operate on a reimbursement basis only. No advances will be given.

The term of contract(s) executed under this RFP will be from April 1, 2022-March 31, 2023. Based on need, availability of funds and contractor performance, DFSS may extend this term for up to one additional year. Continued support will be dependent upon the selected Respondent’s performance and the continued availability of funding.

For more information, please refer to the application posted on the City of Chicago’s eProcurement page: https://eprocurement.cityofchicago.org/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=PON_ABSTRACT_PAGE&PON_NEGOTIATION_STATUS=ACTIVE

A note about the City’s eProcurement System:

For those who have not done business with the City of Chicago before, registration in iSupplier is the first step to ensuring your agency’s ability to conduct business with the City of Chicago and DFSS. Please allow five to seven days for your registration to be processed.

Current contractors need only to start an application via their existing iSupplier/eProcurement account. 

All vendors must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and an IRS W9 for registration and confirmation of vendor business information.

RFP DUE DATE/SUBMISSION LOCATION:

February 23, 2021

 12:00, NOON CST

Proposals must be submitted via on-line application.

E-mailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted.

PRE-PROPOSAL WEBINAR

A Pre-Proposal Webinar will be held on January 19, 2021, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Attendance is not mandatory but is advised.

Please register prior to the webinar’s start using this link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4859321745973526284

A link to the completed Webinar will be available on-line at the DFSS website after the time and date listed above for those who cannot attend at the live scheduled time. Please register prior to the Webinar’s start. The purpose of this pre-submittal event is to clarify the RFP process and the scope of the required services. Attendance is not mandatory, but it is strongly suggested that interested applicants attend.

PDF Download Chicago Youth Service Corps (CYSC) RFP Final

PDF Download 2022 CYSC Applicant Webinar  

DFSS Youth Services Chicago Youth Service Corps CYSC Applicant RFP Webinar