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 critical timeline milestones for the procurement. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to conduct a comprehensive Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis across six DCF regions, develop an Annual Training Plan, and deliver targeted leadership development training for Program Administrators, Operations Managers, Family Navigators, and other leadership personnel. Key deliverables include Initial and Annual Training Plans, workforce leadership training delivery across multiple formats (in-person, virtual, and hybrid), quarterly reports, and annual coaching and consultation reports. The RFP requires providers to facilitate up to six training sessions per region annually with a focus on leadership skills, emotional intelligence, communication, and organizational culture transformation. Written questions were due July 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the Department's answers anticipated on September 23, 2025, and posted by September 30, 2025. The revised proposal response deadline is October 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with the public response opening scheduled for October 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM via video conference. The anticipated award posting date has been extended to November 19, 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on November 1, 2025, with an initial three-year term.

The RFP employs a comprehensive scoring methodology allocating up to 784 points for programmatic elements and 200 points for financial considerations, structured as a cost-reimbursable agreement with compensation based on actual verified training delivery costs. Providers must demonstrate the ability to ensure 85% knowledge increase in post-training assessments and 80% attendee satisfaction. The procurement applies statewide across all six DCF regions and will prioritize vendors with extensive experience in leadership development and behavioral outcomes training. The contract includes financial consequences, specifically $100 daily penalties for late report submissions or missed deliverable deadlines. No explicit set-asides or restrictions on respondent types are specified in the addendum, and specific budget ranges are not definitively stated, with amounts to be determined for each fiscal year.