Career Readiness Assessments and Aligned Curriculum

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has issued Request for Proposal RFP-25-036 for Career Readiness Assessments and Aligned Curriculum, targeting Leon County and 142 other correctional facilities statewide. The procurement seeks an online career readiness assessment platform providing comprehensive services in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents for up to 10,000 inmates. The primary objectives include helping inmates earn National Career Readiness Certificates and improving overall employability through digital assessment and curriculum tools. Vendors must provide online assessments, aligned curriculum, credentialing services, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. The evaluation framework will assess proposals across four key categories: Business/Corporate Experience and Qualifications (250 points), Project Staffing (50 points), Technical Specifications/Service Delivery Approach (500 points), and Cost (200 points). Proposals are due on June 4, 2025, with an anticipated contract award in the subsequent month. The initial contract term is three years, with potential renewal options for up to three additional years, contingent on annual legislative appropriation.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must maintain a 75% quarterly completion rate and provide services daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with potential financial penalties of up to $5,000 per quarter for performance shortfalls. The contract will be funded through the Inmate Welfare Trust Fund, with pricing structured on a fixed rate per online assessment and per credential issued. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, vendors will be required to submit a comprehensive cost proposal sheet as part of their response. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors with demonstrated experience in digital assessment platforms, career readiness programming, and corrections-based educational technologies. Potential respondents should carefully review the comprehensive RFP documentation to ensure full compliance with technical specifications, service delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria.