ADD NO 08-DCF RFP 2324 107.pdf

Addendum No. 08 to DCF RFP 2324 107 is issued by the Florida Department of Children and Families for Workforce Leadership Development and Behavioral Outcomes Training. The RFP solicits proposals for conducting a comprehensive Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis across six state regions, developing an Annual Training Plan, and delivering 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 six regions, Quarterly Reports, and Annual Coaching and Consultation Reports. Providers must facilitate up to six training sessions per region annually utilizing in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. The solicitation was advertised on June 18, 2025, with a written questions deadline of July 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Department answers to questions were anticipated on September 30, 2025. The response deadline is October 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with a public response opening scheduled for October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM via GoToMeeting. The anticipated posting of award is March 2, 2026, with an award date of March 30, 2026. The contract commences on November 1, 2025, with an initial three-year duration.

The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursable agreement with flexible pricing and amounts to be determined for each fiscal year. Evaluation criteria allocate up to 784 points for programmatic elements and 200 points for financial considerations. Providers must demonstrate the ability to achieve 85% knowledge increase in post-training assessments and 80% attendee satisfaction. Financial consequences include $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 and applies statewide across all six DCF regions. Vendors with extensive experience in leadership development and behavioral outcomes training are prioritized, and providers must align with the department's mission, vision, and values while demonstrating capability in delivering comprehensive workforce leadership development across various skill domains including change management, professional development, and organizational communication.