City of St. Louis Programs to Reduce Crime Among At-Risk Youth (Prop S) RFP 2027-2028
City of St. LouisCity · St. Louis, MO- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Chase Karrick
The 30-second brief
The City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention, in partnership with the Board of Aldermen, is soliciting proposals for crime prevention programs targeting at-risk youth ages 11-24. The initiative, supported by Prop S awards, seeks community-based interventions focused on reducing violent crime, gun, and gang activity. Specialty areas include academic instruction, health and wellness, sports, arts and culture, and post-secondary success supports. Preference is given to smaller organizations with annual operating budgets between $50,000 and $200,000 targeting specific neighborhoods such as Dutchtown, Wells/Goodfellow, and O'Fallon. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT via a designated online form. A question submission period ends September 11, 2026. Contracts are anticipated to start February 1, 2027, with potential annual awards up to $100,000.
Monthly programmatic updates, Monthly financial reports, Individual record-level data, Programmatic reports, Annual reports
Record of Successful Service Delivery (15%), Evidence of Applying an Equity-Centered Lens (20%), Description of Proposed Programming (40%), Proposed Data Collection Strategy (10%), Budget and Financial Management (10%), Organization Size (5%)
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Summary
The City of St.
Louis Office of Violence Prevention, in partnership with the Board of Aldermen, is soliciting proposals for crime prevention programs targeting at-risk youth ages 11-24. The initiative, supported by Prop S awards, seeks community-based interventions focused on reducing violent crime, gun, and gang activity. Specialty areas include academic instruction, health and wellness, sports, arts and culture, and post-secondary success supports. Preference is given to smaller organizations with annual operating budgets between $50,000 and $200,000 targeting specific neighborhoods such as Dutchtown, Wells/Goodfellow, and O'Fallon. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT via a designated online form. A question submission period ends September 11, 2026. Contracts are anticipated to start February 1, 2027, with potential annual awards up to $100,000.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Monthly programmatic updates
- Monthly financial reports
- Individual record-level data
- Programmatic reports
- Annual reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Certificate of Insurance
- Living Wage Acknowledgment & Acceptance Declaration
- Unauthorized Aliens Affidavit
- Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Affidavit
- Staffing Plan
- 12-month timeline
- Federal 990 or Audit
- Business License Verification
- Submit to
- https://tinyurl.com/props2027-8
- Scope location
- St. Louis, MO
- Reported agency
- City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of St. Louis?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://tinyurl.com/props2027-8. For questions, contact Chase Karrick.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of St. Louis in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Chase Karrick. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Monthly programmatic updates, Monthly financial reports, Individual record-level data, Programmatic reports, Annual reports. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Record of Successful Service Delivery (15%), Evidence of Applying an Equity-Centered Lens (20%), Description of Proposed Programming (40%), Proposed Data Collection Strategy (10%), Budget and Financia..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of St. Louis?
All active and historical solicitations from City of St. Louis are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of St. Louis regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Insurance, Living Wage Acknowledgment & Acceptance Declaration, Unauthorized Aliens Affidavit, Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Affidavit, Staffing Plan, 12-month timeline, Federa. Review the full document from City of St. Louis for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: St. Louis, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.