Description
The State of Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a qualified State University or Florida College System institution to develop, maintain, and enhance child‑care training curriculum modules (both online and instructor‑led), associated competency exams (online and in‑person), and supporting systems/processes for the Child Care Resource and Information Network (CCRAIN). The contract will run for two years starting January 1 2027, with possible renewal, and includes ongoing project planning, course creation, exam development, translation coordination, and technical support.
• Scope: Design, update, and host curriculum modules and exams for child‑care providers statewide.
• Delivery: Both online learning platforms and instructor‑led classroom formats.
• System Integration: Maintain and enhance CCRAIN, the agency’s policy and resource portal.
• Required Vendor: Must be a Florida State University or College System institution.
• Timeline: Questions due Sept 14 2026; response deadline Oct 13 2026; award expected Nov 30 2026; contract start Jan 1 2027.
• Duration: 2‑year contract with potential renewal.
• Evaluation: Technical capability, past experience with curriculum/exam development, system maintenance, and project management.
• Deliverables: Project planning, course creation (new, revised, adapted), exam development, translation services, technical support, and ongoing communication.