SSM 2026-34-A1 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 (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

86000000 Education and Training Services 86141504 Tuition reimbursement programs

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

60 months Year 1: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 Year 2: 7/1/2027 - 6/30/2028 Year 3: 7/1/2028 - 6/30/2029 Year 4: 7/1/2029 - 6/30/2030 Year 5: 7/1/2030 - 6/30/2031

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

Division of Early Learning (DEL)

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):

AGENCY: Department of Education, Division of Early Learning

TITLE: Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) Short description of the commodity or service desired: Administer the (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: Keith Milton Address: 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 344, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (850)245-9224 Email: Keith.milton@fldoe.org

Internal tracking number, if any: SSM 2026-034 A1

Date posted:9/21/2026 @ 11:00 AM Last day for receipt of information:10/12/2026 @ 11:00 AM

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

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.

Intended Single Source:

Children’s Forum, Inc.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$50,000,000.00 ($10,000,000.00 per fiscal year) - Original $10,000,000.00 - Amendment I: added for fiscal year 26/27 only $60,000,000.00 - Total Amount

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

This amendment is to request for the Children’s Forum to continue to carry out the (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.

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

Katerina Maroney, DEL Interim Chancellor James Finch, DEL Deputy Director of Finance & Operations Stephanie Savestanan, DEL Programs & Policy Supervisor Karen Moon, DEL Program Manager Supervisor Aimee Ashley, DEL Budget and Finance Manager Yolanda Garcia, DEL Program Manager

Chasity Risoldi, DEL Contract Unit Supervisor

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.