Dept of Management Services Florida #RFP #2024STCU

Osceola County Early Learning: STEM Curriculum, Classroom Materials, and Facilities Maintenance Procurement

This opportunity from the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County and the Florida Division of Early Learning seeks vendors to provide early childhood STEM curriculum, classroom materials, and facilities maintenance services for education programs in Osceola County, Florida. - Government Buyers: - Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County (Osceola County School Readiness Coalition, Inc.) - Florida Division of Early Learning - STEM Curriculum Procurement: - Comprehensive STEM curriculum for children ages birth to five - Must align with Florida State standards and be on the Division of Early Learning's approved list - Deliverables: curriculum guides, teaching materials, manipulatives, technology tools/software (if applicable), teacher training, professional development, ongoing technical support, and curriculum updates - Emphasis on hands-on learning, blended digital/print solutions, and teacher support - Budget up to $80,000 to maximize classroom units - Unique requirements: compliance with state standards, inclusion in approved curriculum list, and provision of teacher training and ongoing support - Classroom and Outdoor Materials Procurement: - Teacher Classroom Materials Bundles for 178 teachers (e.g., laminators, easels, books, decor) - Provider Site Materials Grants for 105 providers (e.g., interactive whiteboards, safety equipment, curriculum support) - Outdoor Classroom Materials Grants for 50 providers (e.g., seating, shade structures, gross motor equipment) - Grant portal platform required for order management, reporting, and support - Materials must meet safety and durability standards and comply with Florida DOE guidance - Facilities Maintenance Services: - On-call general maintenance for office facilities (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, inspections) - Hourly-based compensation; contract through June 2026 with up to three years of renewal - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Multiple vendors may be selected for curriculum and materials

Description

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive STEM curriculum designed for children ages birth to five. The curriculum must align with Florida State standards and be included in the Division of Early Learning's list of approved curricula. The scope includes providing teaching materials, technology tools, training sessions, and ongoing support for educators. The project aims to enhance early childhood education by promoting hands-on learning and critical thinking in STEM subjects.

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