DMS ITB-24/25-245 Addenda NO. 1

The Florida Department of Management Services has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB No. DMS-24/25-245) for Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation Training and Testing Services, targeting Leon County procurement needs. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive training and testing solution focused on PMP certification preparation. Key procurement timeline milestones include initial posting on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) on 4/8/2025, with bidder question submissions due by 4/22/2025. The bid submission deadline is set for 5/13/2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a public bid opening scheduled for 5/13/2025 at 3:00 PM in a Tallahassee conference room. Bidders must submit proposals through the MFMP Business Network, following specific instructions outlined in the addendum. The anticipated Notice of Intent to Award date has been revised to 5/27/2025, with an expected contract start date of 7/1/2025. Potential bidders are required to carefully review all solicitation documents and monitor the Vendor Information Portal for any updates or changes to the procurement process.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of delivering comprehensive PMP exam preparation services. The solicitation provides multiple contact methods for potential protests, including courier, hand delivery, U.S. mail, fax, and email to the Agency Clerk at the Department of Management Services. The addendum emphasizes the importance of meeting all filing deadlines and provides extensive guidance for potential bidders. Specific award values or precise budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the available documentation. Interested vendors must demonstrate the capability to provide professional exam preparation training, testing services, and meet the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. The procurement process includes formal protest procedures, indicating a structured and transparent selection methodology for potential contractors.