Florida Classic Consortium

The State of Florida, Department of the Lottery, is issuing a notice of intent to award a contract to the Florida Classic Consortium Corporation for a sponsorship focused on educational opportunities and Bright Futures Scholarship awareness. The procurement specifically targets support for students and families at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Bethune-Cookman University. The contract, being awarded under Rule 53ER07-55(8)(a) of the Florida Administrative Code, is contingent upon successful negotiation completion. The primary deliverables appear to center on funding educational opportunities and promoting scholarship awareness through the Florida Classic Consortium. The notice was posted on November 3, 2025, with a response deadline of November 6, 2025, providing a brief three-day window for potential protests or responses. Interested parties must file any formal written protests with the Agency Clerk located at 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, and must accompany such protests with a required protest bond within 72 hours of electronic posting on the Department of Management Services' Vendor Information Portal.

The contract announcement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor information is detailed in the provided documentation, and there are no specified budget ranges or award values mentioned. The procurement appears to be a direct award to the Florida Classic Consortium Corporation, suggesting limited competitive bidding in this instance. No specific qualifications or evaluation criteria beyond the consortium's apparent connection to the two named universities are outlined. The contract seems designed to support educational initiatives specifically related to these institutions, with a focus on scholarship awareness and potential funding opportunities. While the document provides a formal notice of intended award, it lacks substantial detail about the exact nature of the financial support or specific programmatic requirements.