Early Learning Classroom Resource Materials

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. issued an RFP to procure developmentally appropriate classroom resource materials for children birth‑to‑five. After a competitive bid process, the award was announced to The Discovery Source. The contract runs for six months, covering ordering and delivery of resources to up to 200 early‑learning centers across Manatee County, with a maximum budget of $350,000 and an option to extend the agreement for up to three additional years. • Scope: supply of social‑emotional, STEM, and teacher‑child interaction resources aligned with the Coalition’s curriculum. • Timeline: ordering and shipping begin 1 Jan 2024; all deliveries must be completed by 30 Jun 2024. • Procurement: full and open competition; firm‑fixed‑price ceiling of $350K; vendor preference for firms within 50 mi of Palmetto, FL.