DLIS Learning Management System for Continuing Education

The Florida Department of State, Division of Library Information Services (DLIS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure a qualified vendor with proven expertise in a Learning Management System for Continuing Education. The purpose of the system is to provide and make accessible online continuing education and training content to library staff throughout the state of Florida. The vendor is expected to provide a turnkey, hosted system that can support up to 15,000 unique users by October 1, 2022. The system must be compliant with ADA requirements, offer extensive training content and reporting capabilities, and provide technical support during normal business hours, evenings, and weekends. The initial contract term is three years, with three one-year renewal options. The vendor must provide fixed pricing for the required deliverables, which include the turnkey Learning Management System and maintaining 98% uptime, excluding scheduled maintenance. Financial consequences are specified for late delivery or downtime in excess of 2%.

The RFP does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding sources, but it does require the vendor to be registered to do business in Florida and comply with state procurement laws. The contract is open to the State of Florida, Leon County, and the City of Tallahassee, but no specific details are provided regarding quantities, award dates, or contract amounts.