PUR 27-012 Youth Service Corps 2027

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
PUR 27-012
YOUTH SERVICE CORPS 2027
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE HOUR OF 2:00 PM,
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026; ELECTRONICALLY AT
CITY.CLERK@STOCKTONCA.GOV

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Proposal Opening October 8, 2026
RFP INFORMATION
Contact Andrew Thai
Email Address stocktonbids@stocktonca.gov
Due Date for Questions and September 16, 2026
Clarifications 2:00 PM PST
Due Date for Response to September 21, 2026
Questions/Clarifications 5:00 PM PST
RFP Submittal city.clerk@stocktonca.gov or
Electronic Mail or on a USB Office of the City Clerk, City Hall
Flash drive 501 W Weber Ave, Building 1, Floor 1,
Stockton, California 95203
RFP Submittal Due Date & October 8, 2026
Time 2:00 PM PST
Notification of Intent to Award TBD
Anticipated Date for Council TBD
Approval
* Dates and times may be modified as deemed necessary by the City. Any schedule changes
will be communicated through the City's Bid Flash Platform. Respondents are responsible for
regularly monitoring Bid Flash for any adjustments and updates.
IMPORTANT!!!
The City is not responsible for misdelivered proposals, and the proposer is strictly liable
for its chosen method of delivery. It is the proposer's sole responsibility to make sure
that proposals arrive at the proper location. Any proposal that does not actually arrive in
the City Clerk's Office or email by the RFP due date and time will be rejected as non-
responsive, even if properly addressed or delivered to another City Department.

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NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals are invited by the City of Stockton,
California, for PUR 27-012 Youth Service Corps 2027 in strict accordance with the
specifications.
The City of Stockton, herein after referred to as the "City", is requesting proposals from
businesses or individuals, herein after referred to as "Proponent", to provide Youth
Service Corps 2027 to the City. The City is seeking a solicitation to identify qualified
Proponents with the appropriate professional and technical background and resources
who can use these funds to support new or existing youth workforce development
programs serving youth in the City of Stockton. One (1) or more Proponents may be
rewarded. This funding allocation will begin January 1, 2027, and must be expended by
December 31, 2027.
Proposal specifications and forms can be obtained from the City of Stockton's website
at: www.stocktonca.gov/adminbid. Proposals must be marked "PUR 27-012 October 8,
2026" and emailed to city.clerk@stocktonca.gov or delivered (mail or in person) on a
USB flash drive to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 501 W Weber Ave, Building 1,
Floor 1, Stockton, CA 95203, up to but not later than 2:00 pm (PST) on Thursday,
October 8, 2026. Proponents will only be identified as responding to the RFP; no
proposals will be opened or read aloud. Each Proponent must be licensed in
accordance with applicable California State Law.
MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS
A Proposer may modify or withdraw its Proposal by written notice received by the City
prior to the Proposal submission deadline. After the Proposal submission deadline, a
Proposal may not be modified except as permitted by the City pursuant to the
solicitation; however, a Proposer may withdraw its Proposal by written notice at any
time prior to award. Withdrawal is effective upon receipt of written notice by the City's
designated Procurement representative
The City reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals received and re-advertise.
Information on Proposal Process/Clarification/Technical Data
Andrew Thai, Procurement Division
(209) 937-8357
e-mail: stocktonbids@stocktonca.gov
DISCLAIMER: The City does not assume any liability or responsibility for
errors/omissions in any document transmitted electronically.
Dated: September 10, 2026
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC, CITY CLERK
CITY OF STOCKTON

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Table of Contents
1.0 ISSUING BODY ............................................................................................................. 1
2.0 BACKGROUND/SUMMARY ......................................................................................... 1
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES .................................................................................................. 1
4.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ........................................................................... 5
5.0 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 5
5.1 PROPOSAL GUIDELINES, CONTENT, AND FORMAT ............................................... 5
6.0 SELECTION CRITERIA & EVALUATION ..................................................................... 6
7.0 CITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 9
7.1 CITY RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................. 9
7.2 LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE .............................................................................. 9
7.3 LOCAL EMPLOYMENT-PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS (NOT APPLICABLE) . 9
7.4 PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING (NOT APPLICABLE) ...................................................... 9
7.5 TERM ........................................................................................................................... 10
7.6 OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES .......................................................................... 10
7.7 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 10
7.8 APPLICABLE LAW ..................................................................................................... 11
7.9 METHOD OF PAYMENT ............................................................................................. 11
7.10 NOTICE TO OUT OF STATE BUSINESS ................................................................... 11
7.11 CONFIDENTIALITY ..................................................................................................... 12
7.12 PROTEST POLICY ...................................................................................................... 12
8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, TERMS & CONDITIONS ............................................ 13
8.1 CONSEQUENCE OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION ....................................................... 13
8.2 ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSAL ...................................................... 13
8.3 RIGHT TO CHANGE OR AMEND REQUEST ............................................................. 14
8.4 CANCELLATION ......................................................................................................... 14
8.5 EXAMINATION OF PROPOSAL MATERIALS ........................................................... 14
8.6 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATION .......................................................................... 15
8.7 DISQUALIFICATION ................................................................................................... 15
8.8 CONDITIONS IF WORK IS SUBCONTRACTED ........................................................ 15
8.9 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 16

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8.10 PREVAILING WAGE (NOT APPLICABLE)................................................................. 16
8.11 INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS ......................................................................... 17
8.12 COMPETITIVE PRICING ............................................................................................. 17
8.13 AVAILABLE FUNDING ................................................................................................ 17
8.14 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE ......................................................................... 17
8.15 AUDITING CHARGES AND SERVICES ..................................................................... 17
8.16 CHANGES .................................................................................................................... 17
8.17 AWARD ........................................................................................................................ 18
9.0 PROJECT SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST ......................................................................... 19
10.0 REQUIRED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS ..................................................................... 20
ATTACHMENT A - PROPONENT CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................. 20
ATTACHMENT B- PROPONENT'S COVENANT .................................................................. 21
ATTACHMENT C - NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ............................................................... 22
ATTACHMENT D - AGENCY REFERENCE FORM .............................................................. 24
ATTACHMENT E - CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION ..................................... 25
ATTACHMENT F - PRICE PROPOSAL ................................................................................ 26
ATTACHMENT G - SUBCONTRACTOR LIST....................................................................... 27
ATTACHMENT H - EXCEPTIONS ......................................................................................... 28
ATTACHMENT I - CERTIFICATE OF NONDISCRIMINATION .............................................. 29
ATTACHMENT J - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE - AB334 ............................... 30
ATTACHMENT K - COMPLIANCE WITH ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ................................... 31
11.0 PROPOSAL EXHIBITS ................................................................................................ 32
11.1 EXHIBIT 1 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 32
11.2 EXHIBIT 2 - SAMPLE CONTRACT ............................................................................ 33

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1.0 ISSUING BODY
This Request for Proposal ("RFP") is being issued by the City of Stockton, City
Manager's Office for the Youth Service Corps 2027.
2.0 BACKGROUND/SUMMARY
The City of Stockton ("the City"), through the City Manager's Office, is seeking
proposals from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBO's) to fund youth
workforce development programs within the City of Stockton. Funding for the proposed
program will be supported by California Volunteers' Youth Service Corps.
California Volunteers' Youth Service Corps is a Governor's initiative administered by
California Volunteers in partnership with cities across California. This initiative supports
youth across the state in addressing urgent challenges in their communities while
simultaneously learning key skills and earning money to create career pathways.
California Volunteers will award $1.5 million to the City, with funds available beginning
January 1, 2027, and required to be fully expended by December 31, 2027. Of this total
award, $655,000 will be allocated to support a community-based organization that can
use the funding to operate a new or existing youth workforce development program
serving youth who live in Stockton.
The intent of this solicitation is to identify qualified Proponents who can use these funds
to achieve the objectives of the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps. One (1) or
more proponents may be awarded. The City will act as an administrative lead and fiscal
sponsor, but the actual workforce programs will be implemented by the Proponent.
The City anticipates a multiple award for solicitation, so maximum flexibility and
scalability (i.e. ease of increasing or decreasing requested funding) is highly desirable.
While there is no set amount that proponents are required to propose, the following
should be considered:
a. Does your organization have the administrative and financial capacity to administer
the amount of funding requested?
b. Is the amount you're requesting proportionate to the total grant funds available
c. What is the minimum amount required to successfully implement the program, and
what benefits could be provided with additional funds?
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The specific tasks requested for an individual project will be authorized through a
separate Professional Service Agreement prepared prior to the start of work, which will
include a timeline and compensation for such services.
Proponents may elect to submit proposals that include multiple organizations
(subcontractors). If including multiple subcontractors, then background information
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needs to be provided for each subcontractor as well as a clear description of what their
scope(s) of work will be.
Responsive and responsible proposals must clearly identify these components in the
scope of work:
1. THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM - Funding can be used to create new
programming or expand existing youth workforce programs within the requirements
of this grant. Programming can be run year-round or as an intermittent summer
program. Regardless of program length, all positions must be 50-100% FTE, and all
funds must be encumbered and expended by December 31, 2027.
2. FOCUS AREA - Which focus area(s) will youth work on: food insecurity, climate
change, education, or public service?
3. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - What activities will youth participants work on?
Proponents should provide a brief description of each job activity and any partners
involved in running that opportunity.
4. WRAP AROUND SERVICES - What wrap-around services do they plan on offering
to youth participants?
5. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS - How they will retain local youth (age 16-30).
How will they identify priority applicants meeting two of the following criteria? (It is a
requirement that 75% are priority applicants.
It is required that priority be given to youth who:
* Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
* May have difficulty finding employment
* Are low-income
* Are unemployed and/or out of school
* Are or were justice-involved
* Are in or transitioning from foster care
* Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system
* Are unhoused/housing insecure/at risk of becoming unhoused
The program is open to youth who are authorized to work in the United States or who
are AB 540 CA Dream Act students and immigrant youth who have work authorization,
including DACA beneficiaries. Programs serving AB 540 CA Dream Act students must
receive approval from California Volunteers before placing youth.
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6. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF YOUTH POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE PROGRAM - .
Responsive and responsible proposals will demonstrate the Proponent has the
appropriate professional and technical background and resources to fulfill this scope
of work.
7. YOUTH COMPENSATION - The number of hours and the amount of compensation
youth participants will receive. Youth participants must receive compensation of at
least $16.90/hr. or local minimum wage, whichever is greater.
8. PROGRAM STAFF AND YOUTH JOB TITLE/DUTIES - Qualified staff who will
directly support youth participants and the program. Staff that does not directly
support youth participants and the program are considered indirect support and must
be included as part of the Administrative or Indirect Cost. Responsive and
responsible proposals will demonstrate the Proponent has the appropriate
professional and technical background and resources to fulfill this scope of work.
9. PAYROLL SYSTEM - Identify the payroll system that will be used for the program.
Programs are required to make the youth participants' personally identifiable
information (PII) available to California Volunteers. Youth participants' PII includes,
but is not limited to: Name, Birthday, Address, Phone Number, Email Address.
10. REPORTING PROCESS - How they will collect and share accurate and timely
data/records on a monthly & quarterly basis.
11. PRE AND POST SURVEYS - How they will administer pre- and post-employment
surveys to all youth participants, to assess outcomes of the youth employment
program from the youths' perspective, and what metrics will be used.
12. ONGOING PROCESS FOR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT - Note the process to
work with the City's Program Manager to promote ongoing improvement of the youth
employment program throughout the grant term.
13. BUDGET - Proponents must complete and submit the Excel Budget Template.
Applications without both a narrative and budget document will not be considered.
The budget must adhere to the California Volunteers budget limits as indicated on
the budget template. Allocation Cross Checks must align with budget template
limits. If Cross Check shows red, revise expense amounts until Cross Checks are
green.
https://californiavolunteers.app.box.com/s/9jbuyzgi36kroh0uf12v6y68tnbge513
14. REQUIRED INSURANCE - Before submitting a proposal, Proponents must carefully
review the City of Stockton's insurance requirements and ensure that they currently
hold the required coverage or that obtaining such coverage will not create a financial
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burden. The required insurance must be in place at the time of contract award, and
Proponents are responsible for securing all necessary policies to remain compliant
throughout the contract term.
DISALLOWABLE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES:
A. Youth participants may not participate in activities that require high levels of safety
precautions.
B. Youth participants may not partake in activities that require specialized training
unless that training is provided by the Proponent(s).
C. Youth participants may not be placed at for-profit organizations.
D. All expenditures and activities must be in compliance with the Coronavirus State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds requirements
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-
governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-funds/
3.1 Deliverables:
Proponent(s) responses to the RFP should detail how they will meet the three primary
goals:
* GOAL 1: Increase youth employment
* GOAL 2: Develop career pathways
* GOAL 3: Strengthen city/community capacity to address key areas of food
insecurity, climate, education, and public service.
3.2 Acceptance/ Completion Criteria:
Completion of Required Service Units - All youth placements must be fully delivered
as outlined in the scope of work, on or before December 31, 2027
Verified Job Placements - Youth placement records must include employer name,
position, start date, and signed verification.
Training Completion - Attendance logs and participant evaluations must demonstrate
completion of all scheduled work-readiness sessions.
Workshop Delivery - Career exploration workshops must be conducted as scheduled,
with agendas, materials, and attendance records submitted.
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Credential Verification - Certificates or credentials earned must be documented with
copies provided to the City.
Program Completion - Service projects must be documented with photos, participant
logs, and a brief impact summary.
Impact Reporting - Monthly and quarterly reports must include measurable outcomes,
participant demographics, and a narrative of community impact.
4.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The dates indicated within this RFP are the anticipated milestones for this project. All
dates are subject to change at the City's discretion. All changes to this schedule will be
posted on the City's Bid Flash platform.
5.0 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 PROPOSAL GUIDELINES, CONTENT, AND FORMAT
The City of Stockton uses a qualifications-based selection process in obtaining these
services. In order for the City to properly evaluate the Proponents' qualifications to
perform this work, the proposals shall include, as a minimum, the following information:
A. Evidence of the Proponent's ability to be responsive to this project in regard to
timeliness and expertise, including the availability of staff proposed to be assigned.
B. The Proponents are encouraged to expand on the Scope of Work to demonstrate
their expertise. Evaluation of the proposals will be based on qualifications, the
experience of staff proposed to be assigned to the project, references, and the
thoroughness of the Proponent's response to the Scope of Services.
C. Such additional information that the Proponent may feel would be pertinent to
assist the City of Stockton in making its final decision.
D. Please submit an electronic version of the proposal and cost proposal to
city.clerk@stocktonca.gov, or it can be hand-delivered or mailed (USB flash drive
required) to the City Clerk's Office, 501 W Weber Ave, Building 1, Floor 1,
Stockton, CA 95202.
1. The required proposal documents are to be submitted:
i. Cover Letter and Executive Summary
ii. Full response to the Scope of Services as defined in this solicitation
iii. Attachment A - Proponent Contact Information
iv. Attachment B - Proponent Covenant
v. Attachment C - Non-Collusion Affidavit (Notary is required)
vi. Attachment D - Agency Reference List
vii. Attachment E - Certification of Financial Condition
viii. Attachment G - Subcontractor List
ix. Attachment H - Exception Form
x. Attachment I - Nondiscrimination Form
xi. Attachment J - Conflict of Interest Disclosure - AB334 Form
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