Out of School Youth Programs

The Southwest Georgia Workforce Development Board, through the City of Colquitt as Grant Administrator and Fiscal Agent, is issuing a Request for Proposals for out-of-school youth programs serving 14 Southwest Georgia counties: Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Lee, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth. This procurement seeks comprehensive year-round services for out-of-school youth eligible under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), with proposals required from experienced professional individuals, firms, organizations, and companies capable of delivering such programming. Key deliverables and objectives include providing services that develop workforce readiness, career pathways, and support for eligible youth participants, though the specific detailed outcomes and required qualifications are outlined within the full RFP document. The solicitation timeline indicates that the RFP became available to the public on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with proposals due by Monday, March 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the awarded contract will become effective on June 15, 2026, and run through June 30, 2027. The approximate WIOA youth funding available for program year 2026 is $400,000, fully supported by the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor as part of broader awards totaling $529,096.

The RFP document does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information in the provided summary materials. No current contractors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration are identified in the available information. The contract award value is approximately $400,000 for the program year 2026, representing WIOA funding allocated for out-of-school youth services across the designated Southwest Georgia region. Additional information and public notices related to this opportunity are available through the WorkSource Southwest Georgia website, which serves as the primary resource for prospective bidders seeking clarification or supplementary details regarding the solicitation requirements and submission process.