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The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland, seeking a contractor to facilitate the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for Summer 2025. The program aims to support up to 40 opportunity youth ages 16-24 who are not in school or working, with proposals due by March 19, 2025, at 11:00 am. The contract will have a base period from execution through March 31, 2026, with four optional 1-year renewals at the county's discretion. The primary objective is to match young adults with host employment sites to provide meaningful work experiences, career development, and on-the-job training.

The total program budget is $165,973.58 for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes $15.00 per hour for youth participants (up to 30 hours per week for 6 weeks), a $500 stipend per business host site, $25,000 for administrative costs, and $12,973 for mobilization expenses. The procurement encourages participation from Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) and Minority & Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) host sites, with potential additional evaluation points for those offering matching funds or in-kind resources. At least 75% of participants must meet the "opportunity youth" definition. The evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to prioritize youth engagement, match participants with appropriate host sites, and demonstrate successful workforce integration strategies.