Youth Esports Play and Career Exploration Programming

The City of Cleveland is seeking an established provider to deliver 38 weeks of evidence-based or research-based out-of-school-time esports career exploration programming for youth ages 8–18 at six Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers.

City of Cleveland > Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity for Youth and Young Adults


General
Open (open)
2025-RFP-155
Oct 09, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 09:45 AM
1 year
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
mcook2@clevelandohio.gov
+12166647268
601 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, Vendor Background Information, Vendor Client References, Non-Competitive Bid Contract Statement for Calendar Year 2026, Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Disclosure
Description

The City of Cleveland, through the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity, is soliciting proposals from established providers to deliver 38 weeks of citywide out-of-school-time esports programming and career exploration for youth ages 8–18 at six Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Services are scheduled across fall, winter, spring, and summer sessions and must be delivered by trained staff on site during program hours. Programs must be culturally relevant, inclusive of youth with disabilities, and evidence-based or research-based in alignment with national out-of-school-time best practices. Proposals must describe the program design and delivery method, target age groups, site and space requirements, recruitment and retention strategy, calendar of events, assessment tools, expected outcomes, and alignment with City youth priorities. Providers must demonstrate prior program success, capacity to serve six sites, and connections between esports participation and college or career opportunities. Required ongoing responsibilities include daily attendance tracking, seasonal outcome reports, recruitment and registration support, data sharing, participation in City trainings and evaluations, and availability for council or committee testimony. The annual program budget may not exceed $120,000 for all six sites and four seasons.

Classification Codes
NAICS611710Educational Support Services
PSCU009Education Services
Smart Codes
youth esports programmingcareer exploration programsout-of-school-time programs
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026-RFP Published
Sep 21, 2026 06:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Microsoft Teams; request an invitation by emailing mcook2@clevelandohio.gov
Sep 24, 2026 09:00 PM-Provider Questions Due
Sep 25, 2026-RFP Addendum Publication
Oct 09, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability
  • Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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