ADD NO 2 DCF RFP 2425 025.pdf

This is Addendum No. 02 to Request for Proposals (RFP) 2425 025 issued by the State of Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Licensing, for Child Care Training Curriculum and Exam Services. The addendum, dated August 22, 2025, amends the original solicitation for developing, maintaining, and enhancing 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. The original response deadline was August 21, 2025, and the anticipated contract start date is January 1, 2026, with a two-year term. The solicitation seeks comprehensive training and assessment services designed to support child care providers in creating safe, healthy, and nurturing environments in accordance with Florida Statute 402.305(2).

Addendum No. 02 specifically addresses the financial scoring methodology for evaluating proposals. The amendment clarifies that financial scoring will utilize a formula-based approach where points are awarded based on comparative cost analysis: (N/X) × Y = Z, with N representing the lowest costs received, X representing respondent costs, Y representing the maximum cost points awarded for the financial scoring portion (200 points), and Z representing the points awarded for the financial scoring portion. The total contract value is anticipated not to exceed $1,995,576.00, structured as a fixed-price agreement with pricing varying based on course length and specific development tasks. Performance standards require 100% task completion, quarterly reporting, and maintaining system functionality at a minimum 97% operational level, with financial penalties of 5% reduction of quarterly invoices for unaccepted deliverables.