PUR7776 Family Network on Disabilities Final.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (NSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

82111502 Manual Writing Services 71151007 Computer based simulation training program services

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

3 Years

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

FDOH, Division of Children’s Medical Services (CMS), Bureau of Early Steps and Newborn Screening, Early Steps Program

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The FDOH’s Early Steps Program has a need to purchase the development of technical assistance materials for the Local Early Steps Program to build the professional competencies of the Early Steps Family Resource Specialists (FRS), the parent liaisons between the Early Steps Program and the families served by the Program. Additionally, the Program needs to purchase the design and development of people-first and disability-friendly materials for families explaining the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.

The Florida Early Steps Program is funded by a grant through the Office of Special Education (OSEP) through the Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 34 CFR

AGENCY: Florida Department of Health (FDOH)

TITLE: Parent Technical Assistance Center Short description of the commodity or services desired: Development of technical assistance resources for the families of children receiving services in the Local Early Steps Program offices.

CONTACT

Name: Bill Zimmerman Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way Telephone: (850) 617-5894 Email: Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: EXP2578

Date posted: 6/25/2024 Last day for receipt of information: 7/18/2024 mailto:Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

§303.117(b) states that the state must provide up to date resources from professional and other groups (including parent support, and training and information centers such as those funded under the IDEA act) that provide assistance to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

In accordance with Chapter 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, the FDOH, Bureau of Early Steps and Newborn Screening, Early Steps Program requests authorization to purchase as a single source, the development of revised technical assistance materials, and the design and development of people-first and disability-friendly materials from Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.

Intended Single Source:

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$2,100,000.00 (for a three-year period)

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, services or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has established regional Parent Training and Information Centers to support families of children with disabilities and youth with disabilities under Section 1471 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Florida’s Parent Training and Information Center is the Family Network on Disabilities, which through three regional programs serve the entire state of Florida.

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. is the only vendor that can provide the needed services for Florida’s Early Steps Program because it has been designated by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) as the sole provider eligible to provide these services within the territorial boundaries for service delivery.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Allegra Small, Purchasing Director

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.