COMMUNITY EVENING RESOURCE CENTERS

2026-11-03

SCOPE OF WORK 3 . 1 Description of Services This Section 3 . 1 , Description of Services includes the requirements for the project , including the services to be performed and the deliverables that must be met by the selected Applicant . The City reserves the right to change certain service requirements or deliverables based on changed circumstances , like a change in the business or technical environment or contract negotiations with Applicant ( s ) selected for negotiations , without issuing a revised RFP . Applicants should read this section closely . An Applicant ’ s proposed scope of work must detail how they will meet the service requirements or achieve the deliverables described in this section . Applicants may also propose additional or revised services or deliverables to achieve the outcomes described in Section 2 . 3 Outcome Goals of this RFP . However , Applicants must explain why each of these additional services or deliverables are necessary , and when and how they will be completed The Department will fund six ( 6 ) CERC that are located in communities that have experienced high numbers of curfew violations and violence . The providers will service one of the following geographical areas that are aligned to the Philadelphia Police Divisions : Central Division , ( districts 6th , 9th and 22nd ) , Northwest Division ( districts 5th , 14th , 35th , 39th ) East Division ( districts 24th , 25th , and 26th ), Northeast Division ( districts 2 nd , 7th , 8th , and 15th ), South Division ( districts , 1st , 3rd , and 17th ) and Southwest Division ( districts 12th , 16th , 18th and 19th ). The CERC will serve youth between the ages of 10 through 17 who are at risk and / or who are in violation of curfew . Youth will be escorted to the CERC after curfew hours by the Philadelphia Police when the police are unsuccessful with returning the youth home . The CERCs will provide a safe and supportive physical environment , while engaging the family to return the youth to their homes . The Staff will conduct an assessment to determine if service linkages are necessary for the youth and / or family . Applicants are expected to establish partnerships and relationships with community - based providers and stakeholders . Additionally , applicants are expected to have an engagement strategy to promote their CERC program to young people and families within the community . Applicants are required to display cultural humility demonstrated by an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures , traditions , histories and languages . CERCs must have a proven history and / or demonstrate the ability to forge relationships with multicultural organizations . These interagency relationships should be leveraged to serve diverse ethnic groups specific to CERCs perspective catchment areas . The demonstration of cultural humility must include but not limited to the following strategies : integration of multicultural positive youth programming ; hiring bilingual staff ; honoring ethnic holidays / celebrations ; training on multicultural experiences and traditions ; trainings that promote inclusivity ; implementation of policies and procedures that advance equitable programming for all youth served . In addition , applicants must demonstrate a sound understanding of the racial and ethnic diversity in all of the police districts within the catchment areas they seek to serve . Programming should be customized to meet the cultural and socioeconomic needs of youth served across communities . Additionally , youth will be exposed to an array of age - appropriate activities that promote character building and positive youth development . Services must be offered through a trauma informed approach that promotes physical , psychological and emotional wellness for all youth . Youth will be encouraged to return to the CERC to participate in ongoing activities . Successful outcomes include but not limited to , preventing repeat curfew violations ; positive engagement resulting in program retention ; increased supportive networks ; and increased knowledge and skill sets subsequent to positive youth programming . A . CERC Start - Up Activities It is the expectation that the CERC will be operational 45 days after notification of the award . Upon notification of the award , Applicant must present a detailed Plan of Action which clearly outlines start up activities towards full implementation . The Plan should include , but not be limited to : 1 . A description and location of the CERC site . The site must be located within one of the six following Divisions : Central , Northwest , Northeast , East , South , or Southwest . Applicant is required to specify which division to be serviced . 2 . An administrative start - up schedule for staff hiring , staff clearances , orientation / training , acquisition of appropriate commitments ( e . g . lease , insurance , etc .). 3 . A description of the organizations or partner organizations , including but not limited to faithbased organizations , schools , Credible Messenger Organizations , and other community - based providers . 4 . A schedule for the purchase of equipment and other program supplies ( e . g . furniture , food , computers , etc .). Applicant must plan for the purchase of computers for required youth literary development activities . 5 . A schedule developed in partnership with DHS and the Police Department to develop standard operating procedures for the CERC transportation plan for drop off of all youth who are in violation of curfew is expected with proposal . Applicant is required to establish a plan of action for providing transportation to the youth ’ s home , upon consent from the family .

Pennsylvania

2026-05-09