Childcare Service Providers

The Florida Department of Corrections (Department) is seeking information from experienced childcare service providers to establish a new childcare facility located outside the secure area of one or more of its properties in Marion County, Florida. The facility will provide preference to Departmental staff and contractors, but also be available for public use, with the goal of ensuring staff access to reliable childcare in close proximity to their workplaces with accommodating schedules. The Department is requesting information on the provider's ability to prepare for, staff, and operate such a facility, including addressing common risks, issues, or barriers, and the costs involved. Providers are asked to detail their current contracts, licenses, certifications, and ability to build, renovate, or maintain a facility on the Department's property. Responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by September 30, 2024, with potential vendor meetings scheduled for October 2024. The Department may use the information gathered to determine the appropriate solicitation method and specifications for any subsequent competitive procurement of childcare services.

The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department has not indicated any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it provided any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFI does not include any listed budget ranges, but the Department's goal is to ensure staff access to reliable childcare in close proximity to their workplaces.