When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $250,000.

It was issued by Department Of Workforce Solutions. The work is located in New Mexico, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience administering paid youth workforce or internship programs. Expertise in participant recruitment, support, and employer engagement. Demonstrated ability to handle program reporting and compliance. Experience coordinating with government workforce and education systems. Strong presence or partnerships in New Mexico.

Paid Youth Internship Pilot Project Service (Due June 26, 2026)

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

New Mexico, United StatesPosted: June 2nd, 2026Deadline: June 26th, 2026

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SUMMARY

New Mexico seeks a vendor to manage a paid youth internship pilot program, including program administration, participant support, and employer engagement, for a three-year term.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified public or nonprofit entity
Must have a valid email address
Must submit a signed Letter of Transmittal Form
Must submit a signed Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Must submit a Mandatory Specifications Certification Form
Must have health insurance for employees if the expected annual value of contracts exceeds $250,000
Must disclose any debarment, suspension, or criminal convictions within the last three years
Must disclose any public court proceedings related to lawsuits, litigation, collections, evictions, foreclosures, or bankruptcy filings within the last five years
Must provide a list of at least three external references from similar projects performed within the last three years

BUDGET

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$250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue RFP: May 24th, 2026

Acknowledgement of Receipt Form: June 5th, 2026

Deadline to submit Written Questions: June 9th, 2026

Response to Written Questions: June 11th, 2026

Submission of Proposal: June 24th, 2026

Proposal Evaluation: July 1st, 2026

Selection of Finalists: July 10th, 2026

Best and Final Offers: July 16th, 2026

Finalize Contractual Agreements: July 20th, 2026

Contract Awards: July 24th, 2026

Protest Deadline: August 14th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 9th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Department Of Workforce Solutions

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in New Mexico is seeking a vendor to develop, coordinate, and administer a paid youth internship pilot project service. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering structured internship opportunities for youth, including managing participant orientation, engaging and overseeing employers, providing participant support services, and ensuring all required reporting is completed.

Key responsibilities include recruiting, verifying eligibility, and onboarding interns, as well as recruiting, vetting, and executing supervision agreements with employers. The vendor will handle payment of wages or stipends to interns and provide necessary support services. Additionally, the provider must deliver orientation, job readiness training, and targeted support services to promote participant success. Coordination with state workforce and education systems is required throughout the project.

All questions related to the RFP must be submitted by June 9, 2026. The contract will be awarded for a three-year period.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 9, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $250,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department Of Workforce Solutions. The work is located in New Mexico, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience administering paid youth workforce or internship programs
Expertise in participant recruitment, support, and employer engagement
Demonstrated ability to handle program reporting and compliance
Experience coordinating with government workforce and education systems
Strong presence or partnerships in New Mexico

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