DCF RFP 2324 107-Notice of Intent to Award.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) for RFP 2324 107, Workforce Leadership Development and Behavioral Outcomes Training. The contract award was announced on April 20, 2026, to Genesis Consulting Partners. The procurement sought a comprehensive consulting and training engagement across six state regions, with primary objectives including conducting a Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis, developing an Annual Training Plan, and delivering targeted leadership development training for Program Administrators, Operations Managers, Family Navigators, and leadership personnel. Key deliverables encompass Initial and Annual Training Plans, Workforce Leadership Training delivery, Quarterly Reports, and Annual Coaching and Consultation Reports. The RFP required providers to facilitate up to six training sessions per region annually utilizing in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. The contract was originally anticipated to commence on November 1, 2025, with an initial three-year duration. The proposal submission deadline was September 4, 2025, with subsequent timeline modifications reflected in ten addenda issued between August 18, 2025, and April 17, 2026.

The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursable agreement with flexible pricing and amounts to be determined for each fiscal year. Evaluation criteria allocated 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 penalties of $100 daily apply for late report submissions or missed deliverable deadlines. The procurement applies statewide across all six DCF regions and does not include explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The RFP prioritizes vendors with extensive experience in leadership development and behavioral outcomes training who can align with the department's mission, vision, and values, and demonstrate capability in delivering comprehensive workforce development across skill domains including change management, professional development, and organizational communication.