My Florida Marketplace #SSM 2026-034 A1

Administration of TEACH Scholarship Program for Early Childhood Education Staff in Florida

This opportunity involves the Florida Department of Education, Division of Early Learning, seeking a provider for the administration of the TEACH scholarship program for early childhood education staff. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Education, Division of Early Learning - OEMs and Vendors: - Children's Forum, Inc. (named as intended vendor) - Services Requested: - Administration of the TEACH scholarship program - Includes application processing, scholarship disbursement, and credential management - Credentials covered: Child Development Associate (CDA), Florida Staff Credential, Associate/Bachelor's/Master's in early childhood education, Florida Director Credential, and renewals - Target recipients: caregivers, administrators, family day care homes, large family child care homes, early learning coalition staff - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Single source procurement for TEACH program administration as outlined in Florida Statutes - Focus on workforce development in early childhood education - Estimated contract value: $60,000,000 over 60 months - Open to parties able to demonstrate capability to deliver the required services - Period of Performance: - 60 months (5 years), divided into annual funding periods - Covers fiscal years 2026-2031

Description

The solicitation is for the administration of the TEACH scholarship program to caregivers and administrators of early childhood programs, family day care homes, large family child care homes, and early learning coalition staff. The program aims to increase education and training, improve compensation for child caregivers who complete program requirements, and reduce participant turnover in early child care providers. This is a single source procurement with the intended vendor being Children's Forum, Inc. The contract term is 60 months, covering fiscal years 2026-2031.

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