VendorChangeDetailsReport_RFP26006807_v1_Jul_20_26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Change Details Report for Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) RFP 26006807 documenting addendum updates to the Youth Development Support (YDS) Services solicitation. The RFP requests proposals for comprehensive youth development services to assist youth in transitioning into adulthood, with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The contract term begins approximately September 1, 2026, for one year with four optional renewal periods of 12 months each, contingent on vendor performance and fund availability. Questions must be submitted by July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All submissions must be made electronically through Ocean State Procures; paper submissions are not accepted. Vendors must register in Ocean State Procures and possess all required licenses and state and federal compliance certifications.

The report documents the addition of two documents to the solicitation record: Q&A Center Items for Addendum #1 and Q&A answers in spreadsheet format, indicating clarifications and vendor questions have been provided. Vendors are evaluated on technical merit, cost, and ISBE (Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, and Disability Business Enterprise) participation rates. Required insurance coverage includes general liability of $1,000,000, workers compensation of $100,000, professional liability of $2,000,000, technology errors and omissions of $5,000,000, and cyber/privacy liability of $5,000,000 minimum. A contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent of annual contract value will be withheld from vendor invoices. ISBE participation is evaluated, with ISBE vendors or non-ISBE vendors with ISBE subcontractors required to submit participation plans and achieve proposed rates throughout contract performance. Awards are contingent upon appropriation of funds.