Dept of Management Services Florida #2024EMC

Osceola County Early Learning Coalition Seeks Classroom Materials, STEM Curriculum, Communications, Cleaning, and Needs Assessment Services

This opportunity involves multiple procurements by the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County and the Florida Division of Early Learning, focused on supporting early childhood education through classroom materials, STEM curriculum, communications services, office cleaning, and a community needs assessment. - Government Buyers: - Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County (including Osceola County School Readiness Coalition, Inc.) - Florida Division of Early Learning - Products and Services Requested: - Classroom materials bundles for 48 teachers (valued at $500 each), provider site materials (manipulatives, toys, seating), and outdoor classroom materials (fixed playground structures) - Comprehensive STEM curriculum for children ages birth to five, aligned with Florida State standards and on the approved list, including curriculum guides, blended digital/print materials, manipulatives, technology tools/software, teacher training, and ongoing support - Media and communications services: bilingual graphic design, social media and communications platform management (Constant Contact, Eventbrite, Facebook, Instagram), content creation, and reporting - Office cleaning services for a new office location, including bathrooms, offices, windows, specialized floor care, and appliance cleaning - Early Learning Community Needs Assessment: demographic analysis, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and recommendations - Quantities and Budgets: - 48 classroom bundles; 105 provider site material sets; outdoor playground structures (quantity not specified) - STEM curriculum: as many classroom units as possible within an $80,000 budget - Communications contract: up to $20,000 for 4-5 months - Office cleaning: $35,000 for one year, renewable up to two additional years - Needs assessment: $75,000, to be completed by June 30 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - STEM curriculum must be on the Florida Division of Early Learning's approved list and support hands-on learning and teacher professional development - All communications content must be bilingual (English/Spanish, possibly Creole) and adhere to ELC brand guidelines - Vendors for classroom materials must provide a grant portal for distribution and reporting - Cleaning services require punctuality, consistency, and high-quality work - Needs assessment must include comprehensive data collection and actionable recommendations - No specific OEMs are named; opportunities are open to qualified vendors, curriculum publishers, communications contractors, and service providers.

Description

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County is soliciting quotes for media and communications services. The scope includes creating visually appealing and impactful print and social media content and flyers, managing social media and communication platforms such as Constant Contact and Eventbrite, and ensuring bilingual content in English and Spanish with potential inclusion of Creole. The contract is short-term, valued at a maximum of $20,000, with an expectation of at least 20 hours per month over 4-5 months ending by December 31, 2024.

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