Partner4Work - Year-Round Learn & Earn Programming RFI - Pittsburgh 2026
Partner4WorkSpecial District · Pittsburgh, PA- Due
- Aug 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kiara Higgins
- (412) 745-0260
The 30-second brief
Partner4Work seeks eligible youth-serving providers to deliver Year-Round Learn & Earn programming in Pittsburgh, PA, serving 350 city youth across two tracks. Track 1 focuses on traditional labor and employment for ages 16-17 with a target enrollment of 200 youth, while Track 2 focuses on pathway-driven, credential-based opportunities for ages 18-23 with a target enrollment of 150 young adults. Providers must demonstrate capacity to coordinate job placement, meet wage and hour requirements, and commit to securing a minimum of 25 employment opportunities. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST, submitted via email to Kiara Higgins at [email protected].
Organization name, Contact information, And brief organizational overview; Confirmation of 2026 Summer Learn & Earn contract award; Track(s) of interest and proposed number of participants; Program narrative addressing program model, Track selection, Program plan, And employer engagement; Description of any P4W-funded and non-P4W funded programs where co-enrollment is anticipated.
Program quality, organizational capacity, geographic coverage, equity of access, available funding
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Summary
Partner4Work seeks eligible youth-serving providers to deliver Year-Round Learn & Earn programming in Pittsburgh, PA, serving 350 city youth across two tracks.
Track 1 focuses on traditional labor and employment for ages 16-17 with a target enrollment of 200 youth, while Track 2 focuses on pathway-driven, credential-based opportunities for ages 18-23 with a target enrollment of 150 young adults. Providers must demonstrate capacity to coordinate job placement, meet wage and hour requirements, and commit to securing a minimum of 25 employment opportunities. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST, submitted via email to Kiara Higgins at [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Program quality
- Organizational capacity
- Geographic coverage
- Equity of access
- Available funding
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Organization name, Contact information, And brief organizational overview
- Confirmation of 2026 Summer Learn & Earn contract award
- Track(s) of interest and proposed number of participants
- Program narrative addressing program model, Track selection, Program plan, And employer engagement
- Description of any P4W-funded and non-P4W funded programs where co-enrollment is anticipated
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Organization name
- Contact information
- Brief organizational overview
- Confirmation of 2026 Summer Learn & Earn contract award
- Track(s) of interest and proposed number of participants
- Program narrative
- Description of co-enrollment programs
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Pittsburgh, PA
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Partner4Work?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 10, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kiara Higgins.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Partner4Work in PA, 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 RFI 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 Kiara Higgins at (412) 745-0260. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Organization name, Contact information, And brief organizational overview; Confirmation of 2026 Summer Learn & Earn contract award; Track(s) of interest and proposed number of participants; Program narrative addressing program model, Track selection, Program plan, And employer engagement; Descriptio. 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: "Program quality, organizational capacity, geographic coverage, equity of access, available funding" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Partner4Work?
All active and historical solicitations from Partner4Work are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Partner4Work regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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: Organization name, contact information, and brief organizational overview, Confirmation of 2026 Summer Learn & Earn contract award, Track(s) of interest and proposed number of participants, Program na. Review the full document from Partner4Work for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pittsburgh, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.