ADD NO 01-DCF RFP 2324 107.pdf

This is Addendum No. 01 to DCF RFP 2324 107 issued by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for Workforce Leadership Development and Behavioral Outcomes Training. The addendum modifies the timeline for the solicitation, which seeks a comprehensive consulting and training engagement across six state regions. The primary deliverables include conducting a Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis, developing an Annual Training Plan, and delivering targeted leadership development training for Program Administrators, Operations Managers, Family Navigators, and other leadership personnel. The solicitation was originally advertised on June 18, 2025, with a written questions deadline of July 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The addendum revises key dates: the Department's answers to questions are now due August 27, 2025 (previously August 18, 2025), and the response deadline has been extended from September 4, 2025 to September 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The public response opening is scheduled for September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM via GoToMeeting video conference, with access details provided for phone and computer participation. The anticipated posting of award is October 13, 2025. The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursable agreement with providers compensated based on actual verified training delivery costs, with an anticipated commencement date of November 1, 2025, and an initial three-year duration.

The solicitation employs a comprehensive scoring methodology allocating up to 784 points for programmatic elements and 200 points for financial considerations. Providers must demonstrate the ability to ensure an 85% knowledge increase in post-training assessments and 80% attendee satisfaction. The contract includes financial consequences, specifically $100 daily penalties for late report submissions or missed deliverable deadlines. Training delivery is expected to include up to six sessions per region annually in in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, with a focus on leadership skills, emotional intelligence, communication, and organizational culture transformation. The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, and the procurement applies statewide, covering all six DCF regions. Specific budget ranges are not definitively stated; however, amounts are to be determined for each fiscal year. All questions and updated documentation are available on the My Florida Marketplace vendor portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/.