Florida Water Star Accredited Professional Training

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the District) in Florida is seeking to contract with one or more vendors to develop and deliver both online and in-person training materials to prepare candidates for the Florida Water StarSM Accredited Professional exams. The training is a prerequisite for the exam, which is managed by the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA). The District is looking for a Training Organization to create, deliver, and manage the curriculum for the Florida Water StarSM Landscape and Irrigation Accredited Professional Training Programs. The Training Organization will be responsible for developing and presenting all training materials, arranging training facilities, recruiting and managing instructors, and providing administrative support. The District will provide marketing and promotion support, as well as oversight and technical guidance for the program. The initial term of the agreement is three years, with an automatic three-year renewal unless terminated earlier. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 15, 2023, and the District's Evaluation Committee will meet on November 16, 2023 to evaluate and rank the proposals.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The successful respondent(s) will be compensated through fees paid by training attendees, and will be responsible for invoicing and collecting those fees. The District will not provide any direct funding for the program. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there is no information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide any specific award values or budget ranges.