Notice of No Award – RFP 2027-01 THRIVE Marketing and Creative Services

This contract concerns the procurement of educational backpacks designed for three‑year‑old children to support early childhood development and school readiness. The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida issued a Notice of Intent to Award, indicating that the award will be split between Kaplan Early Learning Company and Lakeshore Learning Materials. No monetary values, contract term dates, or vendor contact details are disclosed in the available notice. The procurement follows standard competitive procedures and reflects the coalition’s effort to supply ready‑to‑use educational equipment to its member agencies. • Scope: Supply of 3‑year‑old educational backpacks (quantity unspecified). • Award: Intent to award to two vendors (Kaplan Early Learning Company; Lakeshore Learning Materials). • Timeline: Notice dated May 27 2026; no start/end dates provided.