Enhancement Programs Services for Youth

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Goshen, New York, United States; Highland, New York, United States; Rensselaer, New York, United States; Lansing, New York, United States; Auburn, New York, United States; Rush, New York, United States; Taberg, New York, United States; Dix Hills, New York, United States; Claverack, New York, United States; Brooktondale, New York, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 16th, 2026

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SUMMARY

New York seeks vendors to deliver enhancement programs for at-risk youth, focusing on music production, graphic design, video editing, and photography, including hands-on vocational and recreational training.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Be licensed to do business in the State of New York
Agree to obtain clearance from the New York State OCFS State Central Registry (SCR)
Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing the service for each activity that they propose to deliver for the enhancement program
Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience delivering the enhancement program services for each activity that they are bidding to provide to youth who are 18 and under
Provide at least three (3) references from entities to whom they have delivered the enhancement program services for each activity that they are bidding to provide
Bids must remain an effective offer, firm and irrevocable, for at least 365 calendar days from the due date

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

IFB issued: March 5, 2026

Deadline for submission of written questions: March 19, 2026

Responses to written questions posted: April 2, 2026

Deadline for submission of bids: April 16, 2026

Anticipated contract start date: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 19th, 2026

Issuing Agency

New York State Office of Children and Family Services

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in New York is seeking vendors to provide enhancement programs services aimed at at-risk youth. The program encompasses a wide range of offerings, including vocational and educational training, recreational services, and specialized instruction designed to teach job-related skills.

Key areas of focus include music production, where participants will learn about creating, recording, arranging, and producing music, including writing lyrics and preparing tracks for public distribution. Additionally, the Graphic Design Enhancement Program aims to educate youth on modern digital tools, covering hands-on training with industry-standard Adobe software and equipment. The curriculum will address fundamentals of graphic design, proficiency in applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as web technologies like HTML and CSS. Participants will also receive advanced design instruction on typography, color theory, branding, and artwork preparation for various media.

The program further includes video production and editing using leading platforms such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and others, as well as the basics of digital photography—including composition, lighting, camera operation, and photo editing for both web and print. Hands-on training is intended for all skill levels and includes activities like strength and weight training, with an emphasis on safety protocols and progressive participation.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.