DLIS Learning Management System for Continuing Education

The State of Florida, through the Department of State, Division of Library Information Services (DLIS), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure a qualified vendor to implement a hosted Learning Management System (LMS) for providing online continuing education and training content to library staff throughout the state. The selected vendor will be required to supply a turnkey LMS product by October 1, 2022 and ensure 98% uptime for the duration of the 3-year contract term, with options for three 1-year renewals. The LMS must meet specific requirements, including the ability to support 15,000 unique users, ADA compliance, hosting capabilities, training content development, statistical and usage reporting, and course creation tools. Respondents must provide a fixed price for the initial 3-year term as well as pricing for the optional renewal periods. The Department will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as methodology, past performance, and pricing, and intends to award the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor providing the best value.

The RFP is open to all qualified respondents, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not specify any award values or budget ranges, but notes that the state's performance and payment are contingent upon annual appropriations by the legislature.