3. Notice of Intent to Award.pdf

This document is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the DCF RFP 2324 105 - Keys to Independence program. The notice indicates the department's decision to award the contract to the Florida Independence Training and Education Center (FLITE Center), with an effective date of December 15, 2022, and a projected contract award date of May 23, 2025. The document serves as an official notification of the intent to award the contract for the Keys to Independence program, which aims to support youth in out-of-home care by providing driver education, licensure, and motor vehicle insurance assistance.

The notice includes a critical legal provision that warns potential bidders about the consequences of failing to file a protest within the prescribed time frame or failing to post the required bond or security. This clause effectively outlines the process for challenging the award and emphasizes the importance of timely action for any parties wishing to contest the contract award. While the document does not provide detailed financial or programmatic specifics, it represents an official step in the procurement process for the Keys to Independence program, signaling the department's selection of FLITE Center as the chosen contractor for this important youth support initiative.