Youth Football Support Program

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety, is issuing Request for Proposal #2024-RFP-213 for a Youth Football Support Program targeting local youth football teams and cheerleading squads. The procurement seeks to provide financial support to organizations operating within city limits, with a primary focus on preventing violence and improving community health and safety. Eligible teams can receive up to $15,000 in reimbursement for approved expenses, including security, referees, coaches, uniforms, equipment, academic support, mental health services, and mandatory coach training. To qualify, organizations must have previously received City of Pittsburgh STOP the Violence funds in 2022, operate within city limits, have five individuals with certified first aid and CPR training, engage with their designated police zone, and ensure all coaches have background clearances. The proposal will be evaluated across five key criteria: alignment with project goals (30 points), feasibility of implementation (25 points), budget details (20 points), capacity to meet reporting requirements (15 points), and organizational capacity (10 points). Critical dates include a pre-proposal meeting on August 19, 2024, at 1:30 pm via Microsoft Teams, with electronic proposals due by September 6, 2024, at 3:00 pm.

The City is committed to encouraging participation from minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and LGBTQIA+ businesses, with specific participation goals for these designated enterprise groups. Successful teams will be required to provide monthly reports, collaborate with city offices, and acknowledge city funding in their materials. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the program appears designed to support existing local youth football organizations that have demonstrated previous engagement with city violence prevention initiatives. The total potential award value is up to $15,000 per team, with the overall program budget not explicitly stated in the documentation. Organizations must demonstrate comprehensive organizational capacity, including robust coaching standards, safety protocols, and community engagement strategies. Successful respondents will need to show a strong commitment to youth development, community safety, and collaborative partnership with city public safety objectives.