AddNo.01 DCF ITN 2526 082.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 01 to the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 2526 082 issued by the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Office of Child and Family Well-Being for Foster Care and Related Services for Circuit 6 (Pinellas and Pasco County). The addendum contains updates to the timeline outlined in the original ITN. Written questions are due August 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposals are due August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time with a public opening scheduled for August 28, 2026. The Department anticipates posting its intended award on November 2, 2026, with an anticipated contract effective date of January 1, 2027. The contract term is five years with potential renewal for one to five additional years contingent upon performance. Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Sally Johns at Sally.Johns@myflfamilies.com with a copy to hqw.procurement.team.activities@myflfamilies.com.

The scope comprises comprehensive foster care and related services delivered 24 hours per day, seven days per week, including child abuse prevention and protection, family preservation, family reunification, emergency shelter, residential group care, therapeutic foster care, intensive residential treatment, foster care supervision, case management, mental health service coordination, adoption services, post-adoption services, independent living services, guardianship assistance, and permanent foster care planning. Funding derives from state and federal grant funds with exact amounts identified in the Standard Contract Part 2, Exhibit F1 Schedule of Funds. All funding is contingent on fiscal year appropriation, and the Department does not fund cost-of-living increases or start-up or readiness activities. Respondents must satisfy a minimum local community match of 25% of expended Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) grant dollars, and administrative costs must not exceed 10% of total operating program budget. The evaluation comprises 700 programmatic points and 300 financial points for a combined total of 1,000 points. The Lead Agency must maintain a performance bond equal to 2% of total annual contract amount and obtain Department-approved Cost Allocation Plans in accordance with applicable federal regulations.