Pediatric CPR and first aid training for child care personnel

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Licensing, is seeking a vendor to provide Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Training across the State of Florida to child care personnel, including students enrolled in the Department of Education's (DOE) Early Childhood Education programs. The selected vendor must have documented evidence of credentials, expertise, and experience in providing this training, which is a required element for child care personnel. The Department anticipates the selected vendor will provide a maximum of 2,000 Pediatric CPR and First Aid trainings through this solicitation. The vendor must be able to provide access to in-person, remote, and/or hybrid courses at least twice a week and meet specific financial consequences for delays in delivering the training. The bid submission deadline is November 1, 2022, and the anticipated contract start date is December 1, 2022, with a duration of seven months, ending June 30, 2023.

The project is funded by the Preschool Development Grant (PDG), with a contracted amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for state fiscal year 2022-2023, subject to the availability of funds and appropriations. The Department does not fund start-up, readiness activities, or cost-of-living increases. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this opportunity.