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Consultant Services for Five-Year Evaluation of Florida LSTA Grant Program

The Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive five-year evaluation of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services - Division of Administrative Services, Purchasing Office - Primary contact: David Shufflebotham - Scope of Services: - Five-year evaluation of the LSTA Grant Program's effectiveness and impact - Research and data analysis on grant-funded library development projects - Statewide needs assessment involving stakeholder input (surveys, focus groups) - Preparation of draft and final evaluation reports meeting Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requirements - Business and corporate management consultation, project monitoring and evaluation, educational support, and library services - Deliverables and Requirements: - Data analysis summary, statewide needs assessment report, draft evaluation, and final evaluation report - Compliance with IMLS guidelines for evaluation - Total budget not to exceed $75,000 - No specific OEMs or product vendors; this is a service-based opportunity - Respondents must meet business registration, MyFloridaMarketPlace registration, drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify, and conflict of interest disclosure requirements - Period of Performance: - Contract runs through June 30, 2027, with no renewal option - Key deliverables due between August 2026 and January 2027

Description

The Florida Department of State is seeking Consultant Services for a Five-Year Evaluation of the Library Services and Technology Act Grant Program. The procurement involves consulting services to evaluate the grant program over a five-year period. The solicitation includes various classification codes related to business consultation, project evaluation, educational support, and library services. The response deadline for proposals is July 2, 2026, and the primary contact is David Shufflebotham.

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