DOH23-017 Local Early Steps Programs

The Florida Department of Health, Division of Administration, Bureau of Procurement and Contract Administration, has issued a Notice of Withdrawal of Award and Intent to Award for the Local Early Steps Programs Request for Proposal (RFP DOH 23-017), which serves Leon County and the State of Florida. This procurement concerns the delivery of early intervention services through the Early Steps program, a statewide initiative providing comprehensive developmental services to infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. The agency initially awarded the contract for Region 9 (Space Coast) to CATCH of Brevard Inc. but has withdrawn that award and now intends to award the contract to Easterseal of Florida, Inc., identified as the next responsive and responsible respondent. The posting date for this notice was March 5, 2026, with a due date of March 10, 2026. While the available documentation does not specify detailed deliverables, key performance metrics, or required qualifications for service providers, the contract involves managing regional early intervention programming and administration. Interested parties or current award holders wishing to protest this decision must do so within the timeframe prescribed under Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and must post required bonds or security as specified in applicable procurement rules.

The procurement documents available do not delineate specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements, or restrictions on eligible respondents. No information regarding incumbent vendors beyond the initial awardee (CATCH of Brevard Inc.) and the newly selected contractor (Easterseal of Florida, Inc.) is provided in the summary materials. The documentation does not disclose specific contract values, budget ranges, funding sources, contract term lengths, renewal options, or infrastructure and technology integration requirements. Potential bidders or interested stakeholders should consult the complete RFP documents and any supplemental procurement materials issued by the Florida Department of Health to obtain comprehensive details regarding financial terms, performance standards, and any special requirements for this regional early intervention services contract.