City of Chicago

Department of Family and Support Services

Legal Advertisement Request Form

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

[Chicago Youth Service Corps RFP]

The Chicago Youth Service Corps (CYSC) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fund agencies with experience in civic engagement and leadership programs for youth 16-24. This initiative is a workforce development and civic engagement project aimed at equipping youth with essential job skills while fostering community involvement. The focus of the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is to fund between 11-18 programs per year within a specified budget range, each designed to support a minimum number of 20 youth annually. Selected organizations will support youth-led projects and initiatives that address community issues or advocate for positive changes.

The term of contract(s) executed under this RFP will be from March 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Based on need, availability of funds and contractor performance, DFSS may grant up to (2) extensions, each lasting no more than one additional year. Continued support will be dependent upon the selected Respondent’s performance and the continued availability of funding.

DFSS anticipates funding 11- 18 agencies, with each agency receiving between $275,577 – $551,154 in one equity zone, depending on the size of their proposed program. DFSS budgets $275,577 for a minimum of 20 youth and 1 youth coordinator and 1 leadership coach. Should respondents apply for more than the minimum 20 youth, they can plan to increase their budget in increments of approximately $275,577 for each additional increments of 20 youth and 1 youth coordinator and 1 leadership coach. Total funding cannot exceed $4,960,382.40.

For more information, please refer to the application posted on the City of Chicago’s eProcurement page under current bids:

www.cityofchicago.org/eProcurement

Solicitation #15558

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 26, 2025

 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 February 3, 2025 at 10am. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly suggested.

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

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LQ_Y_ea9R9GQFxgDJ1IWhw

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.