Project Information

Bid Title

Youth Program Services

Issuing Agency

City of Durham

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 2, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-0095

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Project Description

Bid Number:	26-0095
Bid Title:	Youth Program Services
Category:	Requests for Proposals/Qualifications and Services
Status:	Open

Description: **** Mandatory Pre bid Meeting date, time, via VIRTUAL or IN PERSON.  Wednesday February 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development 807 E. Main St., Bldg. 5, Suite 5-100 Durham, NC 27701/ Virtual To pre-register call (919) 560-4965 **** **** RFP date, time, via MAIL or PERSONAL Delivery:  Tuesday March 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Office of Economic and Workforce Development Youth Services Bid Attn: James Dickens / Russell Ingram 807 East Main Street Building 5, Suite 5-100 Durham, North Carolina 27701**** Publication Date/Time: 2/2/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/10/2026 5:00 PM Contact Person: James Dickens [email protected] Related Documents: 2026 RFP WIOA Youth Nextgen Services Final (fillable pdf)

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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

6

SECTION II. Submission Requirements

7

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

9

SECTION III. Scope of Work

9

Program Design Requirements

9

Federally Mandated Minimum Intensive Services

10

Locally Identified WIOA Service Needs

10

Additional Program Requirements

11

Program Administration

12

WIOA Title 1-B Mandated Performance Outcomes

13

SECTION IV. Proposal Guidelines

14

Submittal of Proposals

14

Required Proposal Content

14

Proposal Format Requirements

15

Statement of Work Narrative

15

1. Executive Summary

15

2. Work Plan

15

3. Employment Development

16

4. Follow-Up Services

17

5. Agency Information

17

6. Performance Outcome

17

7. Budget and Program Planning Instructions

17

SECTION V. Terms and Conditions

17

Attachment 1 – Registration for WIOA Services

20

Appendix A – Equal Opportunity

22

Appendix B – Budget Forms

23

Appendix C – Job Descriptions

32

Appendix D – Evaluation Criteria

33

Appendix E – City of Durham EBOP Participation Forms

34

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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WIOA Youth RFP PY 2026

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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WIOA Youth RFP PY 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 611710Educational Support Services
• NAICS 624110Child and Youth Services

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