YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING
| Agency: | Erie County |
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| State: | New York |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 18, 2026 |
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| Department | Title | Submission Deadline | Additional files |
| SOCIAL SERVICES | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
appendix-a-for-ydp-for-posting.docx
, appendix-b-fillable-cover-sheet-1.pdf , q-and-a-rfp-2026-009vf.pdf |
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ERIE COUNTY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
TO PROVIDE
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SERVICES
RFP # 2026-009VF
Erie County Department of Social Services
EDWARD A. RATH COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
95 FRANKLIN STREET
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
II.
FUNDING AND BUDGET ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4
III. PROPOSAL TIMEFRAMES ………………………………………………………………..…………………. 5
IV. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………..………………….. 6
V.
SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED ………………………….…………………….. 8
- Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
- History and Context ……………………………………………………………………………… 8
- Scope of Work ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8
- General Requirements …………………………………………………………………………. 10
- Compensation ……………………………………………………………………………………… 11
- Vendor Experience and Qualifications ………………………………………………….. 11
- Performance Measures and Data Collection ………………………………………… 12
VI. STATEMENT OF RIGHTS …………………………………………………………………………………… 12
- Understandings …………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
- Evaluation …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
- Evaluation Process ………………………………………………………………………………… 14
- Contract ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
- Indemnification and Insurance ……………………………………………………………… 14
- Intellectual Property Rights …………………………………………………………………… 15
- Non-Collusion ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
- Conflict of Interest ………………………………………………………………………………… 16
- Compliance with Laws ………………………………………………………………………….. 16
- Contents of Proposal …………………………………………………………………………….. 16
- Effective Period of Proposals ………………………………………………………………… 17
ERIE COUNTY EQUAL PAY CERTIFICATION …………………………………………………………. a.
GUIDELINES FOR STANDARDINSURANCE PROVISION REQUIREMENTS …………….. b.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………….. c.
APPENDIX A
- Proposal to Provide Services – Cover/Agency Information Sheet ………….. d (1).
- Proposal to Provide Services – Program Proposal …………………………………. d (2).
- Schedule A ……………………………………………………………………………………………. e.
APPENDIX B
- Fiscal Cover Sheet …………………………………………………………………………………. f (1).
- Budget Forms ……………………………………………………………………………………….. f (2).
APPENDIX C ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… g.
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I. INTRODUCTION
The County of Erie, New York (the “County”) is currently seeking proposals from qualified
agencies (“Proposer”) interested in providing Youth Development Program services to at-risk youth
under 21 years of age residing in Erie County for the period 10/1/2026 – 9/30/2027. Proposers
interested in providing this service are invited to respond to this request.
In responding to this RFP, Proposers must follow the prescribed format as outlined. By so doing,
each Proposer will be providing the ECDSS comparable data, and thus, be assured fair and
objective treatment in the ECDSS review and evaluation process. It is the ECDSS’ intent to select
the Proposer that provides the best solution for the needs of youth in Erie County.
ECDSS utilizes a Solutions Focused Principles-Trauma Informed Care system of care
framework into its practices and procedures. The Erie County Youth Bureau serves youth and
families through asset development and advocacy, prevention and intervention programs that
strengthen families and communities.
The County reserves the right to amend this RFP, reject any or all of the proposals, or any part
thereof, submitted in response to this RFP, and reserves the right to waive any irregularities
or informalities, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The County
reserves the right to request additional information from any Proposer, and to award negotiated
contracts to one or more Proposers.
This RFP is not intended and shall not be construed to commit the County to pay any costs
incurred in connection with any proposal or to procure or contract with any firm.
The County will only contract with firms that do not discriminate against employees or applicants
for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status,
sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other status protected by New York State and
Federal laws.
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II. FUNDING AND BUDGET
A maximum of $30,000 is potentially available per funding request for local not-for-profit agencies
and local youth bureaus. All applications, regardless of type of entity and past funding allocations, will
be subject to the same competitive scoring criteria and process.
Initial award and renewals are subject to inclusion of funding in the County Executive Recommended
Budget and as adopted by the Erie County Legislature, as well as, contingent upon availability of New
York State funds appropriated for this purpose. All contract appropriations are subject to Legislative
approval.
Future awards will be dependent on available funds and subject to the demonstrated fiscal and
programmatic stability of the applicant agency, as well as their meeting all of the Erie County
Department of Social Services (ECDSS) requirements. More than one provider may be selected for
funding for –2026-27.
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III. PROPOSAL TIMEFRAMES
The f ollowing schedule is f or inf ormational purposes only. The County reserves the right to amend
this schedule at any time.
Issue RFP:
02/18/2026
RFP Informational Meeting:
February 24, 2026 at 9:00AM
Via WEBEX – see instructions below
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Proposals Due:
Selection Made by:
Contract Signed:
March 18, 2026
Summer 2026
Following all necessary County
approvals.
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