ADD NO 04-DCF RFP 2425 025.pdf

This is Addendum No. 04 issued by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Licensing, updating the timeline for an RFP soliciting training curriculum and exam services. The procurement seeks a contractor to develop, maintain, and enhance Child Care Training Curriculum modules for both online and instructor-led delivery, along with corresponding Competency Exams for online and in-person administration, supporting the Child Care Resource and Information Network (CCRAIN) system. The deliverables encompass creating comprehensive training materials and assessment tools to enable child care providers to establish safe, healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environments in accordance with Florida Statute 402.305(2). The addendum updates the project timeline, which had previously been modified by Addenda No. 01, No. 02, and No. 03. The original procurement timeline included a June 12, 2025 advertisement, written questions due by July 14, 2025, and an initial response deadline of August 21, 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence January 1, 2026 for a two-year term.

The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with a total anticipated value not to exceed $1,995,576.00, with pricing varying by course length and specific development tasks across multiple categories including project planning, course development, assessment maintenance, translation coordination, and technical support. Performance standards require 100% task completion, quarterly reporting, and maintenance of system functionality at a minimum 97% operational level, with financial penalties including a 5% reduction of quarterly invoices for unaccepted deliverables. The procurement evaluation utilizes a point-based scoring system assessing executive overview, core team qualifications, service capability, and project approach. Respondents must demonstrate extensive experience in developing training curricula, competency exams, and managing child care policy systems, with the ability to integrate with the existing CCRAIN system while providing comprehensive training and examination services for child care providers in Leon County, Florida.