Proposals/Bids in 2019

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

DYCD contracts with various community-based organizations that provide services and activities for youth and low-income populations.

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SYEP Work Readiness: Curriculum Development, Training and Support Request for Proposals

Release Date: August 21, 2019
Pre-proposal Conference: September 5, 2019  at 2:00PM
Pre-proposal location:  2 Lafayette Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10007
EPIN: 26019P0051

Proposal Due Date is: September 24, 2019 at 2:00PM at 2 Lafayette Street, 14th Floor, Room 1407 New York, NY 10007

The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is excited to release the SYEP Work Readiness: Curriculum Development, Training, and Support Request for Proposal (RFP).  Through this RFP, DYCD is seeking one qualified contractor to develop and deliver a web-based/digital, mobile-friendly work-readiness training curriculum for DYCD’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and provide training and ongoing support to SYEP and DYCD staff.

It is anticipated the agreement will be for three years starting November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2022, with an option to renew for up to an additional three (3) years.

The RFP can be downloaded here.  The RFP package is also available for pickup at DYCD`s office of Contract Procurement, between the hours of 9:30AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), at 2 Lafayette Street, 14th floor, New York, New York 10007.   Organizations sending messengers to pick up the RFP package must ensure the messenger has the name, address, phone number, fax number and contact person of the organization requesting the package. RFP packages will not be distributed without the above information.

Although not mandatory, it is recommended interested proposers attend the pre-proposal conference scheduled for Thursday September 5, 2019  at 2:00PM at the following location:

The Department of Youth and Community Development
2 Lafayette Street, 14th floor Auditorium
New York, NY 10007

If you have questions about this solicitation please send an email to rfpquestions@dycd.nyc.gov. Please be sure to indicate “SYEP Work Readiness: Curriculum Development, Training, and Support RFP” in the subject line.

Additional Documents:

• Addendum 1 - SYEP Work Readiness: Curriculum Development, Training and Support RFP
• Addendum 2 - SYEP Work Readiness: Curriculum Development, Training and Support RFP

In accordance with the Procurement Policy Board Rules, section 3-02(h), the Department of Youth and Community Development is making available the SYEP Work Readiness: Curriculum Development, Training, and Support RFP Pre -Proposal Conferences (PPC) attendance sheets, Transcripts, and presentation from the PPC which was held on September 5th, 2019.

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Applied Research and Evaluation Services Request for Proposals

Release Date: May 29, 2019
Pre-proposal Conference: June 13, 2019 at 2:00PM
Pre-proposal location:  2 Lafayette Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10007
EPIN: 26019P0001

Proposal Due Date is: July 10, 2019 at 2:00pm at 2 Lafayette Street, 14th Floor, Room 1407 New York, NY 10007

The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is excited to release the Applied Research and Evaluation Services Request for Proposal (RFP).  Through this RFP, DYCD is seeking up to seven (7) qualified contractors with the experience, technical expertise and capacity to conduct applied research and evaluation services of a wide variety of community-based, anti-poverty and community development programs. The goals of the RFP are to establish a pool of qualified contractors to deliver products that help cultivate a culture of learning and data-driven decision-making; inform program improvement as well as program and policy development; contribute to continuous quality improvement; and explore and spotlight best practices.

It is anticipated the master service agreements will be for three years starting September 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. Task order terms will vary based on the individual projects but will be within the master service agreement term.

The RFP can be downloaded here.  The RFP package is also available for pick up beginning May 29, 2019 at DYCD’s Office of Contract Procurement, between the hours of 9:30am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at 2 Lafayette Street, 14th Floor, New York City. Organizations sending messengers to pick up the RFP package must ensure the messenger has the name, address, phone number, fax number and contact person of the organization requesting the package. RFP packages will not be distributed without the above information.

Although not mandatory, it is recommended interested proposers attend the pre-proposal conference scheduled for Thursday June 13, 2019 at 2:00PM at the following location:

The Department of Youth and Community Development
2 Lafayette Street, 14th floor Auditorium
New York, NY 10007

Proposals are due July 10, 2019 at 2:00pm at 2 Lafayette Street, 14th Floor, Room 1407 New York, NY 10007. Proposals submitted after this time will be considered late and will not be accepted.

If you have questions about this solicitation please send an email to rfpquestions@dycd.nyc.gov. Please be sure to indicate “Applied Research and Evaluation Services” in the subject line.

On June 26, 2019, the following addendum has been released for the Applied Research and Evaluation Services Request for Proposals.  Please  read the addendum carefully and submit a completed Acknowledgement of Addenda, Attachment H, with your proposal submission on July 10, 2019 by 2:00PM.

• Applied Research and Evaluation Service -Addendum #1

In accordance with the Procurement Policy Board Rules, section 3-02(h), the Department of Youth and Community Development is making available the Applied Research and Evaluation Service Pre -Proposal Conferences (PPC) attendance sheets, Transcripts, and presentation from the PPC which was held on June 13th, 2019.

Advance & Earn Program Request for Proposals

Release Date: May 1, 2019
Pre-proposal Conference: May 15, 2019 at 2:00pm
Pre-proposal location: 2 Lafayette Street, 14th Floor Auditorium New York, NY 10007

Proposal Due Date is:   The deadline has been extended to July 3, 2019 at 2:00pm

The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity (NYC Opportunity) and the NYC Young Men’s Initiative (YMI), is seeking qualified organizations to provide new education and workforce development programs for opportunity youth (youth adults ages 16-24 who are not in school and not working). Programs will combine services currently offered through DYCD’s YOUNG Adult Literacy Program (YALP) and Intern & Earn (formerly Young Adult Internship Program [YAIP]). The new programs will offer a continuum of education and employment services from literacy instruction through advanced training and job placement or college enrollment supported by comprehensive support services tailored to individual needs.

Proposal submission
All proposals must be submitted through the HHS Accelerator system in the manner set forth in the “Procurement” section. The deadline is extended to Juy 3, 2019 at 2:00pm. Go to www.nyc.gov/hhsaccelerator to learn more and to apply.

Questions
Questions regarding this RFP should be emailed to rfpquestions@dycd.nyc.gov no later than June 19, 2019. Please indicate “Advance & Earn” in the subject line.

In accordance with the Procurement Policy Board Rules, section 3-02(h), the Department of Youth and Community Development is making available the Advance and Earn Pre -Proposal Conferences (PPC) attendance sheets, Transcripts, and presentation from the PPC which was held on May 15th, 2019.

• Download Advance & Earn RFP Pre-Proposal Conference
• Advance & Earn  RFP Transcript  5-15-19
• Advance & Earn  RFP Attendance 5-15-19