RFP# 26-001-YWS Youth Workforce Services

The Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Research Coast (CSRC) is seeking proposals for year-round services for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) eligible out-of-school and in-school youth ages 16-24 who reside in Local Workforce Development Area 20, which includes Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.

The purpose of this RFP is to fund creative and innovative proposals to serve WIOA-eligible in-school and out-of-school youth. Specifically, this solicitation is requesting proposals from bidders who will either directly, or through formal partnerships, provide outreach and recruitment, case management, year-round work-based learning opportunities, particularly in areas aligned with CSRC’s sector strategies in manufacturing, health care, logistics, and distribution, professional business services, skilled trades, and hospitality.

Interested in submitting a proposal? See additional information below.

Questions and Answers (Last updated 2/19/26)

 

1. Are indirect costs subject to the 10% administrative cost maximum, or are they considered separate?
All administrative costs are from indirect costs and must not exceed 10% of total costs.

 


2. Can budget forms be provided in Excel?
Yes, budget forms may be submitted in Excel format; however, the original table structure must be preserved, including all columns and rows.

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3. Can you provide us a budget template?
Yes. The budget template is provided in the RFP document as Attachment B on pages 29 and 30.

 


Request for Proposal

  • Request for Proposal Packet

    If you would like to submit a proposal, please download and review the Request for Proposal packet. The deadline to submit a proposal, or modification thereof, is no later than March 31, 2026.

  • Submit a Question

    CSRC will provide clarifying information about this Request for Proposal only, and will not provide technical assistance or advice. Questions must be submitted by February 27, 2026. Answers to all questions received will be posted to the webpage within 48 business hours. 
     

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