This Request for Proposals (RFP) from Elm City Communities (Housing Authority of the City of New Haven) seeks qualified respondents to provide comprehensive youth development and out-of-school time services for youth in the West Rock area. Services should promote academic success, social-emotional growth, and positive mentorship. Key dates include RFP issuance on April 29, 2026, a pre-proposal conference on May 6, 2026, questions due by May 11, 2026, and proposal submission deadline on May 26, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Housing Authority's collaboration portal. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms. Evaluation criteria include program design, experience, capacity, fee structure, references, and Section 3/MBE/WBE participation.
The proposal submittal deadline is May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
To receive payment, at least 20 children must be enrolled in the program and attend at least fifty percent (50%) of all available programming each month. Payments are calculated and billed as 1/12th of the annual contract amount.
The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to HANHECC, cost or price and other factors considered.
Respondents should demonstrate experience in delivering safe, structured, and engaging programs that promote academic success, social-emotional growth, and positive mentorship for children and teens. Qualified organizations with a proven track record in youth programming, community engagement, and violence prevention are encouraged to apply.
Offerors must submit samples of any and all charts, documents, forms, etc. , that their organization will utilize to perform the required services.
Protests against the terms of the solicitation must be made prior to the due date of the solicitation. Bid protests must be submitted within ten (10) days of the award of contract by the authority.