City of Cleveland Mayor's Office: E-Sports Play & Career Exploration RFP 2025-RFP-155
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- Primary Contact
- Michael Cook · (216) 664-7268
- Scope Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Submission Address
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/clevelandoh/projects/302712/document?projectId=2025-RFP-155
SUMMARY
The City of Cleveland, through the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity (MPIO), is soliciting proposals to provide 38 weeks of citywide Out of School Time (OST) E-Sports career exploration and programming for youth ages 8-18 across six Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers (NRRCs). Services include Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer sessions spanning September 2026 through August 2027. Programs must be culturally relevant, evidence-based or research-based, targeting Cleveland school-age youth in alignment with the Municipal Cabinet for Children and Youth. Established providers must demonstrate past program success and capacity to serve youth. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026, with a notice of interest deadline on September 24, 2026.
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How do I respond to this RFP from City of Cleveland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/clevelandoh/projects/302712/document?projectId=2025-RFP-155. For questions, contact Michael Cook.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cleveland, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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