Description
The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is issuing a single‑source contract to Livingstone Schools, Inc. d/b/a Florida Trade Academy (FTA) to provide comprehensive vocational programming and Career and Technical Education (CTE) services for DJJ secondary education facilities. The contract covers curriculum development, instruction, credentialing, and management of the full academic infrastructure, leveraging FTA’s unique status as both a licensed school and a credentialing intermediary authorized to certify students through nationally recognized bodies (NCCER, SME, ServSafe, National Restaurant Association). The award value is $525,000 and the solicitation window is brief (Sept 8‑11 2026).
• Scope: Delivery of vocational and technical training, program management, and student certification for DJJ youth.
• Required expertise: Proven experience operating a Florida‑approved trade academy, managing Perkins V grant‑funded CTE programs, and maintaining credentialing partnerships.
• Location: Services performed at DJJ secondary education facilities throughout Florida.
• Contract type: Single‑source (sole source) due to FTA’s unique qualifications.
• Budget: $525,000 total contract value.
• Timeline: Proposal submission by 11 Sept 2026; contract award date not specified.