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Single Source Vocational and CTE Services for Florida DJJ Facilities

This opportunity involves the State of Florida's Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeking a single source provider for vocational programming and Career and Technical Education (CTE) services in DJJ secondary education facilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Florida Youth College (FYC) - Office of Post Secondary and Workforce Education - OEMs and Vendors: - Livingstone Schools, Inc. d/b/a Florida Trade Academy (FTA) (primary vendor) - Certification bodies: NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), ServSafe, National Restaurant Association - Products/Services Requested: - Vocational Programming and CTE Services - Management and delivery of CTE programs within DJJ facilities - Instructional training in scientific, non-scientific, and management education - Student certification through NCCER, SME, ServSafe, and National Restaurant Association - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Provider must be a licensed school and credentialing intermediary - Must be authorized to certify students via nationally recognized bodies aligned with Florida's Master Credential List - Provider must have experience managing academic infrastructure, grant management, and public funding oversight in DJJ settings - Justification for single source: FTA is the only provider in Florida with the required combination of credentials and authorizations - Estimated contract value: $525,000 - Period of performance: One year

Description

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in Florida is procuring vocational programming services focused on Career and Technical Education (CTE). The services are provided by Florida Trade Academy (FTA), which offers tailored instructional training and manages the academic infrastructure in DJJ secondary education settings. FTA is uniquely qualified as both a licensed school and credentialing intermediary, authorized to certify students through nationally recognized bodies aligned with Florida's Master Credential List. The procurement is a single source acquisition with an estimated value of $525,000 for the term from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

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