Comprehensive Child Care Learning Platform

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Licensing, Child Care, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking a comprehensive child care learning platform to streamline professional development services across the state. The RFI, numbered DCF RFI 2526 057, targets a centralized solution for child care credentialing, training, and examination services specifically for Leon County and statewide early learning programs. The platform must incorporate robust functional capabilities including learning management features, credentialing processes, virtual and in-person learning environments, and support for regulatory compliance and evidence-based practices. Key deliverables include an integrated system with advanced technical architecture, comprehensive user management, data tracking capabilities, and potential integration of innovative technologies like advanced analytics and artificial intelligence tools. Critical submission deadlines include a written question submission deadline of January 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm, Department response to questions by January 23, 2026, and vendor responses due February 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm via email to the Procurement Officer.

While the RFI does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, it requires respondents to provide detailed information across seven key areas with comprehensive system capabilities. The procurement does not identify an incumbent vendor or specify a current funding source, and all responses will be considered public record unless exempt under Florida law. Vendors are expected to provide general pricing information and cost breakdowns by service task, though specific costs are not to be submitted at this stage. The Department may select one or more respondents for potential presentations, emphasizing this is for planning purposes and not a formal solicitation. Vendors will be responsible for all costs associated with response preparation and submission, and must clearly label any confidential information with written justification for exemption. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the platform suggests a significant investment in modernizing Florida's child care professional development infrastructure.