ADD NO 04-DCF RFP 2324 107.pdf

This is Addendum No. 04 to 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. The RFP seeks a comprehensive consulting and training engagement to conduct a 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. The solicitation was originally advertised on June 18, 2025. The written questions deadline is July 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The Department's answers to questions are anticipated to be posted by September 30, 2025. The response deadline has been extended to October 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with public response opening scheduled for October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM via GoToMeeting. The award posting is anticipated for November 19, 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on November 1, 2025, with an initial three-year term. Key deliverables include Initial and Annual Training Plans, Workforce Leadership Training delivery, Quarterly Reports, and Annual Coaching and Consultation Reports, with providers required to deliver up to six training sessions per region annually in in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.

The RFP evaluation criteria allocate up to 784 points for programmatic elements and 200 points for financial considerations. Providers must demonstrate the ability to ensure 85 percent knowledge increase in post-training assessments and 80 percent attendee satisfaction. The contract will be structured as a cost-reimbursable agreement with providers compensated based on actual verified training delivery costs, though specific budget ranges are not definitively stated. Financial penalties of $100 per day are imposed for late report submissions or missed deliverable deadlines. The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. This RFP applies statewide, covering all six DCF regions, and prioritizes vendors with extensive experience in leadership development and behavioral outcomes training who can align with the department's mission, vision, and values.