Books for Early Learning

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is seeking vendors to supply developmentally appropriate early‑childhood books for children birth‑to‑five, covering English, Spanish, and bilingual titles, for distribution to up to 200 early‑learning centers across the county. Vendors must demonstrate large‑scale distribution experience, provide detailed pricing and logistics, and submit a full proposal package (hard copy and digital) by the deadline. The contract runs from January 1 2027 through December 31 2029 with a ceiling of $900,000 per vendor, renewable up to three years. No minimum purchase is guaranteed, and location‑based preference is given to vendors within 50 miles of the Coalition’s address.