Dept of Management Services Florida #RFP #2024AUD

Osceola County Early Learning Coalition Seeks Educational Materials, IT Services, and Software Solutions

This opportunity from the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County seeks vendors to provide a wide range of educational materials, classroom resources, software, IT services, and grant development support for early childhood education programs. - Government Buyer: - Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County (Florida Division of Early Learning) - Osceola County School Readiness Coalition, Inc. - Products and Materials Requested: - Quality educational kits for children ages 0-12, including: - Infant/Toddler School Readiness Learning Kits (733 units) - Preschool School Readiness Learning Kits (783 units) - Voluntary Pre-K Learning Kits (3,000 units) - School Age School Readiness Learning Kits (783 units) - Special Needs Toy Lending Library (budgeted at $200,000) - Classroom bundles for teachers (48 bundles at $500 each) - Provider site materials (105 sets of manipulatives, toys, seating) - Outdoor classroom materials (fixed playground structures) - Software and IT Services: - Client Management Software system with data migration, MIP accounting integration, security, branding, and multi-device access - Comprehensive IT services for 50 staff, including cybersecurity, server/workstation maintenance, remote support, and help desk - Professional Services: - Grant development services (research, writing, proposal management) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Materials must be high-quality, age-appropriate, and support skill development and kindergarten readiness - Special needs equipment and inclusive materials required - Vendors must provide a grant portal for distribution/reporting (classroom materials) - IT vendors must comply with Florida cybersecurity standards and provide quarterly reviews - Software must support phased deployment, training, and ongoing support - Grant development contract capped at $34,999 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; vendors may propose suitable products meeting the described requirements

Description

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County is soliciting proposals for auditing and tax services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The Coalition's funding includes significant federal and state financial assistance, making it subject to single audit requirements under federal regulations. The audit schedule includes an entrance conference and fieldwork in late October 2024, a draft report by December 31, 2024, and final report presentation by January 31, 2025, with delivery to funding sources by March 9, 2025. Proposals must be submitted by August 5, 2026.

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