ADD NO 08-DCF RFP 2324 107.pdf

This is Addendum No. 08 to Request for Proposals 2324 107 issued by the Florida Department of Children and Families for Workforce Leadership Development and Behavioral Outcomes Training. The solicitation requests comprehensive consulting and training services including a Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis across six state regions, development of an Annual Training Plan, and delivery of targeted leadership development training for Program Administrators, Operations Managers, Family Navigators, and other leadership personnel. The RFP encompasses up to six training sessions per region annually in in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, with deliverables including Initial and Annual Training Plans, Workforce Leadership Training delivery, Quarterly Reports, and Annual Coaching and Consultation Reports. The solicitation was originally advertised on June 18, 2025, with a written questions deadline of July 9, 2025, and department answers anticipated by September 30, 2025. The response deadline is October 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by public response opening on the same date at 2:00 PM via video conference. The anticipated award posting date has been extended to March 30, 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence November 1, 2025, with an initial three-year duration.

Addendum No. 08, posted March 2, 2026, reflects the eighth timeline modification to the original solicitation, indicating significant procurement delays. The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursable agreement with providers compensated based on actual verified training delivery costs, though specific budget amounts have not been definitively stated in the RFP. Evaluation will employ a comprehensive scoring methodology allocating up to 784 points for programmatic elements and 200 points for financial considerations. Providers must demonstrate the ability to ensure 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 procurement applies statewide across 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.