Homeless Youth Services FY25'

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The Wicomico Partnership for Families and Children (WPFC) and the Wicomico Local Management Board (LMB) in Wicomico County, Maryland are seeking an organization or organizations to provide programming that serves not fewer than 75 youth who are homeless or at risk of being homeless in Wicomico County between the ages of 14-25. The selected contractor(s) will be required to deliver initial case management services and resource coordination at a youth drop-in center located in Wicomico County. The RFP provides guidance for the development and submission of proposals, with a proposal deadline of June 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM. A Bidders' Conference will be held on June 13, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on infrastructure, design, and performance criteria, with points awarded for factors such as program strategy, race equity efforts, and trauma-informed practices.

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The RFP encourages minority vendors to compete for this opportunity. However, the RFP does not provide details on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total funding available for this program is $70,000, and the initial contract term is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with the option to negotiate two separate one-year extensions.