SSM 2022-41 A-3 PUR_7776.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) 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:

86000000 Education and Training Services 86141501 Educational advisory services

Quantity or Term:

60 months

Requestor:

Division of Early Learning (DEL)

Performance and/or Design Requirements:

In section 1002.95, Florida Statutes, the Division of Early Learning may contract for the administration of the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarship program, which provides educational scholarships to caregivers and administrators of early childhood programs, family day care homes, large family child care homes, and early learning coalition (ELC) staff. The goal of the program is to increase the education and training for caregivers, increase the compensation for child caregivers who complete the program requirements, and reduce the rate of participant turnover in the field of early child care providers.

AGENCY: Department of Education, Division of Early Learning

TITLE: Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) Short description of the commodity or service desired: Short description of the commodity or service desired: Administer the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarship program to caregivers and administrators of early childhood programs, family day care homes, large family child care homes, and early learning coalition (ELC) staff.

CONTACT

Name: Roberta Lewis Address: 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 344, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (850)245-9474 Email: Roberta.Lewis@fldoe.org

Internal tracking number, if any: SSM 2022-41 A-3

Date posted: 8/20/2025 Last day for receipt of information: 9/11/2025 @10:00AM EST

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

Intended Single Source:

Children's Forum, Inc.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

Original Amount: $50,000,000.00 ($10,000,000.00 per fiscal year).

Amendment 1: $1,150,000.00 added for FY23/24 only.

Amendment 2: $7,000,000.00 added for FY24/25 only.

Amendment 3: $10,000,000.00 added for FY25/26 only.

Total Contract Value: $ 68,150,000.00

Justification for single source This amendment is to request for the Children’s Forum to continue to carry out the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarship program, by providing scholarships opportunities to persons that work in an early childcare education program and to the Early Learning Coalition staff. These eligible participants could apply to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Florida Staff Credential, an Associate or bachelor’s in early childhood education, master’s in early childhood educational leadership, or the Florida Director Credential. Scholarships are also available for credential renewals. The additional $10,000,000.00 will provide more opportunities for the Children’s Forum to provide outreach and recruitment for the various types of degrees or credentials that could be earned, as well as not having to limit the number of participants.

The Children's Forum, Inc. is the sole licensed entity in Florida authorized to deliver the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarship program since 1998. The TEACH program provides scholarships for early care educators and center directors to work towards earning a degree or credentials in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Currently DOE has a contract with Children's Forum for the TEACH program, expiring June 30, 2026.

Approved By:

Cari Miller, Chancellor

Katerina Maroney, DEL Deputy Director of Programs & Policy James Finch, DEL Finance and Budget Manager Stephanie Savestanan, DEL Programs & Policy Supervisor Karen Moon, DEL Program Manager Supervisor Aimee Ashley, DEL Contract Manager Supervisor Carrie Russie, DEL Program Manager

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.