FY27-28 NeON Arts Contract NAE with RYC

Description

In accordance with Section 3-04(b)(2)(iii) of the Procurement Policy Board (PPB) Rules, the Department of Probation (DOP) is requesting approval to extend the existing contract with Renaissance Youth Center, through a Negotiated Acquisition Extension (NAE) to support the continuation of services under the NeON Arts Program. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, for an amount of $1,575,000.00 for this period.<br><br>The NeON Arts Program is a community-based initiative that integrates arts programming into the Departments Neighborhood Opportunity Networks (NeONs), which serve as localized probation centers across New York City. In partnership with Renaissance Youth Center and a network of community-based arts organizations, the program engages justice-involved youth and other local young people in culturally relevant arts activities designed to support positive youth development, strengthen community connections, and enhance educational and employment outcomes.<br><br>Through structured workshops, public showcases, and collaborative projects, participants develop transferable skills such as creative collaboration, critical thinking, and communication, while building positive peer relationships and connections to their communities. Programming is tailored to reflect the interests and needs of each NeON community, with local stakeholders playing a role in shaping project selection. DOP is working to provide these services with Community Mediation Services, Inc. Vendor: Renaissance Youth Center Address: 3485 Third Avenue