REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: YouthWorks 2026-2027

RESPONSE DUE BY: December 19, 2025 at 5:00pm EST. Submit to RFP@masshiremetronorth.org
Please email responses to: rfp@masshiremetronorth.org with “YouthWorks 26-27 RFP” in the subject line – any questions regarding this RFQ can also be directed to the same email address with “YouthWorks 26-27 RFP” in the subject line.

MNWB is issuing this request for proposal (RFP) to select qualified providers to deliver high quality YouthWorks programming throughout the Metro North region. These employment opportunities are made possible with YouthWorks funds provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp). Youth participants are each provided with the support and guidance needed to ensure that the benefits of this work experience extend beyond the paycheck, by developing the essential job skills and workplace readiness needed to excel in their future career field.

MNWB will host a Bidder’s Conference, via webinar, for all prospective respondents to this RFP. At this session MNWB staff will review program information, key proposal requirements, contract terms and conditions and respond to questions. You can register for the Bidder’s Conference here: https://tinyurl.com/MNWByw2627. Attendance at the bidder’s conference is recommended but not required.

The Bidder’s Conference will be held:
December 8, 2025 at 10AM

Timeline:

Request for Proposals Release: December 1, 2025
Q&A Webinar/Bidder’s Conference YW 25-26: December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Priority Deadline to Submit Written Questions: December 9, 2025

Application Responses Due: December 19, 2025, by 5:00 PM