Persevere, Inc.

The Florida Department of Corrections, specifically the Office of Programs and Re-Entry, is seeking a single-source procurement for software coding classes and re-entry employment services through a contract with Persevere, Inc. The procurement opportunity, identified as SS-25-046, is focused on delivering comprehensive software coding training for inmates, with a specific curriculum covering 1,500 hours of instruction leading to a Full Stack Developer Certification. The services will be delivered via a closed network lab with a full-time virtual teacher, with the ultimate objective of providing career development and job placement opportunities for program participants. The solicitation period runs from March 18, 2025, to April 8, 2025, with a proposed contract duration of five years (60 months). Persevere, Inc. from Salt Lake City, Utah, has been identified as the sole vendor capable of meeting the department's specific requirements, offering a unique program that extends beyond coding instruction to include job placement through their Share Services Center and Banyan Labs. The procurement is specifically targeted at Leon County, Florida, with a total estimated contract value of $3,375,000.00.

The contract appears to be exclusively available to Persevere, Inc. as a non-profit organization, with no explicit set-aside designations or provisions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The vendor was selected based on their proprietary curriculum and comprehensive service model, which uniquely combines technical training with employment support for program participants. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the procurement documents. The contract's budget is fixed at $3,375,000.00 for the five-year term, with services focused on providing software coding classes, computer-programmed instruction, and computer-based training software. The procurement is structured as a single-source contract, indicating that Persevere, Inc. is considered the only vendor capable of meeting the specific requirements of the Florida Department of Corrections' Office of Programs and Re-Entry.