My Florida Marketplace #SSM 2026-034-A1

Administration of Florida’s TEACH Early-Childhood Education Scholarship Program

Florida’s Division of Early Learning plans to continue statewide administration of the TEACH early-childhood education scholarship program through a single-source contract. - Government buyer: Florida Department of Education, Division of Early Learning (DEL). - Named provider: Children’s Forum, Inc. (also written “Childrens Forum, Inc.” in the attachment summary); the notice identifies it as the intended single-source contractor. - Service requested: Administration of the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarship program for eligible early-childhood education workers and Early Learning Coalition staff. - Scholarships may support a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Florida Staff Credential, associate or bachelor’s degree in early-childhood education, master’s degree in early-childhood educational leadership, Florida Director Credential, and credential renewals. - Term and value: 60 months across five fiscal years; the stated amended contract amount is $60 million, including a $10 million amendment for fiscal year 2026/27. - Products and part numbers: No physical products, product quantities, or part numbers are specified.

Description

The Florida Department of Education intends to enter into a single-source contract with Childrens Forum, Inc. to administer the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarship program. The program provides educational scholarships to caregivers and administrators in early childhood programs, family day care homes, large family child care homes, and Early Learning Coalition staff. Eligible participants may pursue early childhood education credentials and degrees, leadership qualifications, and credential renewals. The notice describes a 60-month term and states a total amount of $60,000,000, including an amendment adding $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026/27.

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