ADD NO 04-DCF RFP 2324 107.pdf

This is Addendum No. 04 to Request for Proposals (RFP) 2324 107 issued by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for Workforce Leadership Development and Behavioral Outcomes Training. The addendum updates the timeline for the solicitation, which was originally advertised on June 18, 2025. The primary deliverables include conducting a comprehensive Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis across six DCF regions, developing an Annual Training Plan, and delivering targeted leadership development training for Program Administrators, Operations Managers, Family Navigators, and other leadership personnel. The revised timeline reflects significant date changes: the written questions deadline remains July 9, 2025, the Department's answers to questions were rescheduled from September 23 to September 30, 2025, the response deadline was extended from October 9 to October 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM, and the Public Response Opening moved from October 9 to October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The anticipated posting of the award was pushed back from November 12 to November 19, 2025. The solicitation allows responses to be submitted electronically via the Florida Marketplace portal, with a public opening available through video conferencing via GoToMeeting or phone dial-in options. The contract is anticipated to commence on November 1, 2025, with an initial three-year term.

The RFP utilizes a comprehensive scoring methodology allocating up to 784 points for programmatic elements and 200 points for financial considerations. The contract will be structured as a cost-reimbursable agreement with providers compensated based on actual verified training delivery costs, though specific budget amounts are not detailed in this addendum. Providers must demonstrate the ability to ensure 85 percent knowledge increase in post-training assessments and 80 percent attendee satisfaction. Training delivery requirements include up to six sessions per region annually utilizing in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. Financial consequences are embedded in the contract, including $100 daily penalties for late report submissions or missed deliverable deadlines. The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience in leadership development and behavioral outcomes training and align with the department's mission, vision, and values.