Public_Notice-_Bid_Opening_RFP_019-MJ-0326.pdf

This is a Public Notice for a Bid Opening Meeting issued by the School Board of Polk County, Florida, for RFP 019-MJ-0326 regarding Equitable Services for Private Schools. The District is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to deliver instructional programs including tutoring in reading, mathematics, science, and academic counseling to eligible students in private schools, provide professional development to private school teachers, and conduct parent involvement activities for parents of eligible Title I participants. Respondents must propose all three service components as part of their submission. The deadline for electronic receipt of proposals and the bid opening meeting is December 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with submissions and attendance required via www.vendorlink.com and Microsoft Teams. Only the names of respondents will be announced at the opening meeting.

The bid opening will be conducted virtually through a Teams meeting with provided dial-in and online access options. This procurement may result in a single source award, indicating the District's willingness to contract with one vendor to provide all requested services. The RFP documents reference Section 3 for a complete description of the scope of required services and responsibilities. No pricing information, award amounts, contract terms, funding sources, or renewal options are specified in this public notice document.