DYD_RFI_YD-2026-01.pdf

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Youth Development (DYD) seeking information from youth programs and service providers to identify potential future partners for regional Youth Development Networks (YDN). The RFI aims to support DYD's initiative to build youth development ecosystems across Los Angeles County where youth providers and young leaders will operate within cohesive networks of collective action. Responses must be submitted no later than Monday, May 11, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. PST. The document provides detailed guidance for prospective respondents regarding the information required to assess their capacity, expertise, and alignment with DYD's vision for youth development.

The RFI does not establish pricing terms, contract awards, or funding commitments at this stage, as it is informational in nature designed to inform future partnership development and procurement processes. This solicitation represents an exploratory phase where DYD is gathering intelligence about available providers and programs to better understand the landscape of youth development services across the county. No specific set-asides, incumbent contractors, or funding amounts are identified in this RFI, which is intended to serve as a planning tool to establish the foundation for subsequent formal procurement activities and collaborative network development.