Request for Proposals for Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers 2010 - Region II

March 2, 2010

DESCRIPTION: Request for Proposals for Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers 2010 (Formerly known as the Youth Career Development Centers) – Region II

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations for the Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers, formerly known as the Youth Career Development Centers or YCDCs for Region II which spans from Lake Michigan to the city limits, Belmont Ave. and Kinzie St. This center will design and implement a youth workforce development program for young people ages 14 - 24 focused on a career development continuum to help prepare them for future success in college, career and life.

Paper copies of the application will also be made available at the Department of Family and Support Services, 1615 W. Chicago Ave. 2nd Fl. Chicago, IL 60622.

RFP DUE DATE/SUBMISSION LOCATION: March 22, 2010, 4:30 P.M.

Proposals must be submitted to:

Carmen E. Alicea-Reyes

Deputy Commissioner of Youth Services

Department of Family and Support Services

1615 W. Chicago Ave. 2nd. Fl

Chicago, IL 60622

E-mailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted. DFSS reserves the right to reject any proposals received at this location after the proposal due date and time indicated above.

BIDDERS CONFERENCE:

March 11, 2010, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00P.M.

Department of Family and Support Services

1615 W. Chicago Ave. First Floor Conference Room

Chicago, IL 60622

Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. The purpose of the pre-submittal conference is to clarify the RFP process and the scope of the required services. We welcome your interest in this opportunity.

Click on the attachments below for the necessary documents needed

Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers 2010 - Region II - RFP

Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers 2010 - Region II - Application

Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers 2010 - Region II - Insurance Certificate

Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers 2010 - Region II - Budget Forms