ADD NO 09-DCF RFP 2425 025.pdf

This is an Addendum document issued by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Licensing, Child Care, for RFP 2425-025 regarding Training Curriculum and Exam Services. The procurement seeks a contractor to develop, maintain, and enhance Child Care Training Curriculum modules and Competency Exams for both online and instructor-led delivery through the Child Care Resource and Information Network (CCRAIN) system. Key deliverables include developing new courses, adapting existing courses, conducting stakeholder feedback sessions, generating assessment items, and providing technical support to ensure child care providers possess the knowledge and skills to create safe, healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environments in accordance with Florida Statute 402.305(2). The solicitation timeline has undergone multiple revisions through successive addenda, with written questions originally due by July 14, 2025, and responses due by August 21, 2025. Addendum No. 09 was posted on January 12, 2026, reflecting timeline updates throughout the procurement process. The anticipated contract start date is January 1, 2026, with an initial two-year duration.

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