Certified Public Manager Training

The Florida Department of Children and Families is conducting a single-source procurement for Certified Public Manager (CPM) Training services through the Florida Center for Public Management at Florida State University. This procurement seeks to secure a two-year contract for a nationally recognized training and development program specifically designed for public managers and supervisors. The National CPM Consortium has accredited the Florida State University program as the sole authorized provider for such training within the state. The procurement covers comprehensive management education and personnel skills training services, targeting professional development for public sector employees. The solicitation is specifically located in Leon County, with a posting date of January 13, 2025, and a final submission deadline of February 4, 2025. Deliverables include in-person training programs that meet national certification standards for public management professional development. The procurement falls under multiple UNSPSC codes related to labor training, management education, and personnel skills development.

The procurement appears to be exclusively available to the Florida Center for Public Management at Florida State University, as they are the sole authorized vendor through the National CPM Consortium. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The estimated contract value is $233,100 for the two-year period, covering the comprehensive training services. Multiple department officials have already approved the single-source procurement, including the Chief of Workforce and Learning Development, Enterprise Project Director, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Quality and Innovation, Budget Office, Chief of Solicitation Administration, Assistant General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary of Quality and Innovation. The procurement does not indicate any requirements for technology integration or existing infrastructure modifications. The training will be provided exclusively by Florida State University's designated center, ensuring a standardized and nationally recognized approach to public management professional development.