Professional Learning Marketplace

Leon County and the Florida Department of Education are seeking proposals for a Professional Learning Marketplace through RFP 2025-92, with the primary objective of creating a comprehensive online platform to guide teachers, schools, administrators, and districts in identifying high-quality professional learning programs. The marketplace will serve as a critical tool for connecting educators with professional learning resources that meet specific criteria outlined in section 1012.98(3)(a)-(j), focusing on programs directly linked to student learning and professional growth. The procurement requires vendors to develop a sophisticated web-based platform that facilitates evaluation and vetting of third-party professional learning providers, with a strong emphasis on recommending vetted, high-quality partners aligned with Florida Professional Learning Standards. Evaluation criteria are structured with 85 technical points (25 for qualifications/experience, 35 for technical plan, 25 for management plan) and 15 points for pricing. Technical proposals and price proposals must be submitted separately, with a strict deadline of April 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Technical questions from potential bidders are due by March 11, 2025, and the initial contract term is 12 months with options for three one-year renewals.

The RFP includes provisions for minority-, women-, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, encouraging participation from diverse business entities. No performance bond is required for this project, which may reduce barriers to entry for smaller or emerging vendors. The deliverables are structured across ten key areas, including administrative duties, vendor recruitment, application evaluations, profile creation, website development, and ongoing maintenance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the complexity of the project suggests a substantial investment in creating a statewide professional learning infrastructure. The procurement appears designed to be inclusive, allowing for a wide range of qualified vendors to compete while maintaining rigorous standards for platform development and professional learning resource curation. The marketplace will serve as a strategic tool for improving the quality and accessibility of professional development opportunities across Florida's educational ecosystem.