Youth Program Services
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Durham |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 26-0095 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
26-0095
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| Bid Title: |
Youth Program Services
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| Category: | Requests for Proposals/Qualifications and Services |
| Status: | Open |
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Request for Proposals
Youth Program Services RFP#
26-0095
Program Year
2026
(October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027)
Submission Deadline
March 10, 2026 (Tuesday) 5:00 PM EST
Late submissions will not be accepted
Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development is an
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
This request for proposal is prepared in a Microsoft Word format. Any alterations to this document made by the proposer may be grounds for
rejection of proposal, cancellation of any subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the City of Durham or the Durham Workforce
Development Board.
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Contents
RFP Timeline
3
Resource Materials
4
SECTION I. Background and General Information
5
Purpose
5
Background
6
Durham Workforce Development Board
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SECTION II. Submission Requirements
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Eligible Organization
7
Questions about the RFP Bidders Conference
7
Addenda to RFP
8
Ex-Parte Communication
8
Right to Cancel
8
Termination Due to Non-Availability of Funds
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SECTION III. Scope of Work
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Program Design Requirements
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Federally Mandated Minimum Intensive Services
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Locally Identified WIOA Service Needs
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Additional Program Requirements
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Program Administration
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WIOA Title 1-B Mandated Performance Outcomes
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SECTION IV. Proposal Guidelines
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Submittal of Proposals
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Required Proposal Content
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Proposal Format Requirements
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Statement of Work Narrative
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1. Executive Summary
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2. Work Plan
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3. Employment Development
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4. Follow-Up Services
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5. Agency Information
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6. Performance Outcome
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7. Budget and Program Planning Instructions
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SECTION V. Terms and Conditions
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Attachment 1 – Registration for WIOA Services
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Appendix A – Equal Opportunity
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Appendix B – Budget Forms
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Appendix C – Job Descriptions
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Appendix D – Evaluation Criteria
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Appendix E – City of Durham EBOP Participation Forms
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Durham Workforce Development Board
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WIOA Youth RFP PY 2026
RFP Timeline
Durham Youth Program Services
This schedule is the City's best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. If a component of
this schedule is delayed, the rest of the schedule will be shifted by the same number of days.
Action Item
RFP Release Date
Date
Monday, February 2, 2026
Location
RFP Advertisement
Bidders Conference/Pre-Award
Technical Assistance
Due Date for Proposals
Staff Review of Proposals –
Review for Compliance
Individual Review of Proposals by
Panel Members
Score and make Recommendation to DWDB if no presentation needed.
Group Review Panel Meeting &
Presentation(s) to Youth Council –
DWDB Members
Youth Council Score and make
Recommendation to DWDB
DWDB Executive Committee
Considers Youth Council
Recommendations
Monday, Monday January 19, 2026 –
Friday, February 13, 2026
Wednesday February 11, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 am
Hybrid meeting In-person/Virtual
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 11, 2026 - March 13,
2026
Monday March 16, 2026, – Friday
March 20, 2026
Hybrid meeting In-person/Virtual
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Hybrid meeting In-person/Virtual
(if needed)
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Hybrid meeting In-person/Virtual
Thursday, May 14, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
DWDB Website, Herald Sun/N&O,
Carolina Times
OEWD
807 E. Main Street, Suite 5-100
Durham, NC 27701
OEWD
807 E. Main Street, Suite 5-100
Durham, NC 27701
OEWD
807 E. Main Street, Suite 5-100
Durham, NC 27701
OEWD
807 E. Main Street, Suite 5-100
Durham, NC 27701
OEWD
807 E. Main Street, Suite 5-100
Durham, NC 27701
OEWD
807 E. Main Street, Suite 5-100
Durham, NC 27701
OEWD
807 E. Main Street, Suite 5-100
Durham, NC 27701
DWDB Considers Executive
Thursday, May 28, 2026
TBA
Committee Recommendation –
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Approves to Proceed with Contract
Recommendations to City Council
Contract Negotiations Completed
Friday, June 5, 2026
TBA
with Selected Vendors
5:00 p.m.
Contracts enter into City of Durham June 15, 2026
City Council Chambers
process
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
Projected Start Date of Programs October 1, 2026
Note: All dates after the final proposal submission deadline are approximate and may be adjusted as conditions dictate, without addendum
to this RFP.
Durham Workforce Development Board
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WIOA Youth RFP PY 2026
Resource Materials
Resource materials relating to Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Title I-B programs which
may aid in preparing Request for Proposals (RFP) are available on the internet at the following
sites:
• Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act is available at: http://www.doleta.gov/wioa
• Wagner Peyser Act and regulations are available at:
www.doleta.gov/programs/wagner_peyser.cfm
• North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions Policy Statements and Bulletins are
available at: http://www.nccommerce.com/workforce/workforce-professionals/policy-
statements
Durham Workforce Development Board
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SECTION I. Background and General Information
Purpose
The Durham Workforce Development Board (“DWDB”) is issuing this solicitation to fund a
proposal that provides workforce development services to Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) eligible youth ages 16 to 24 in Durham County. Proposals should
present innovative and creative strategies that enhance a customer’s ability to move into self-
sustaining employment, resulting in an upwardly mobile career path and higher earnings
potential. Programs should include strategies that reflect effective integration of services with
other partners of the Durham NCWorks Career Center and proactive strategies to involve
employers in design of service strategies and implementation of the program. Respondents are
invited to submit a proposal for the following:
Target Population:
Young Adults ages 16 to 24 are eligible for
services under WIOA and other services
categories under the purview of the DWDB,
including but not limited to programs funded
by the City and County of Durham
Start Date:
October 1, 2026
End Date:
September 30, 2027
Type of Contract:
Cost-Reimbursement Contract
Option to Extend (if applicable):
DWDB may extend the contract up to an
additional two (2) years, in increments of one
year, depending on program performance,
availability of funds, and if it is determined to
be in the best interests of the DWDB.
*Estimated Total Funding available for this An amount not to exceed: $300,000
RFP
Contact for RFP
James Dickens
james.dickens@durhamnc.gov
807 East Main Street, Bldg. 5, Suite 5-100
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-4965
*All amounts are estimates for planning purposes only and are subject to change. Actual
funding amount is contingent upon DWDB funding availability.
All WIOA funded services, as well as those provided with other funding sources as applicable,
must be delivered in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the funder, guidance
from US Department of Labor, the State of North Carolina and policies set forth by the DWDB
and the City of Durham.
The successful bidder(s) will be selected based on demonstrated abilities, past performance, a
sound proposal, collaboration and partnerships, and cost-effective service delivery. The DWDB
expects bidders to propose to provide services in the Youth services classification.
Funds awarded must be utilized to service WIOA eligible youth. Proposals that are submitted
that target specific populations within the classification of Youth will not be considered for
funding.
Durham Workforce Development Board
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