Request for proposal for classroom materials

The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County in Florida has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract for the purchase and delivery of early childhood materials and furnishings to early childhood programs in Hillsborough County. The Coalition seeks to provide incentives to newly contracted School Readiness providers using the Early Learning Workforce 2022 funding. The RFP requests proposals for a variety of classroom materials and equipment across different age groups, including infant, toddler, and preschool STEM, gross motor, fine motor, literacy, sensory, and dramatic play kits. Proposals must be submitted by March 30, 2022 and will be scored based on item cost, free shipping and discounts, demonstrated experience with child development, ability to meet timelines, and whether the vendor is a minority-owned business. Pricing for the kits should not exceed $2,000 after all discounts.

The project will be funded 100% from federal funds, and the Coalition will make efforts to utilize woman, minority and/or service-disabled veteran owned businesses. The Coalition reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and further reserves the right to select the proposal which best serves the Coalition's interests. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the RFP, and the budget range was not specified.