Police_Dept.pdf

The file contains a government document related to multiple state and local contract opportunities, primarily focused on a Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for Charles County, Maryland. The program seeks a qualified contractor to facilitate employment opportunities for up to 40 opportunity youth ages 16-24 who are not in school and not working. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was released on February 13, 2025, 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 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 of being out of school and unemployed. The program aims to provide meaningful work experiences, career development, and on-the-job training to help young adults in Charles County integrate into the workforce and gain critical employment skills.