The Early Learning Coalition of Miami‑Dade/Monroe issued a competitive RFP (ELCMDM2024‑01) to procure a Learning Management System (LMS) that will support its early‑learning programs. After an open bidding period that closed on February 2 2024, the coalition awarded the contract to WELS Systems Foundation, LLC. The LMS services include provision of a cloud‑based platform, configuration, data migration, integration with existing coalition systems, ongoing technical support, maintenance, and user training, all while complying with applicable education data‑privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA, COPPA). The procurement followed standard public‑sector procedures, including a 72‑hour “cone of silence” and a formal protest process.
• Scope: LMS platform delivery, implementation, support, and training for a nonprofit education coalition.
• Awarded Vendor: WELS Systems Foundation, LLC (single‑award).
• Budget Indicator: $400,000 funding ceiling disclosed in the Q&A document.
• Timeline: RFP posted Jan 12 2024, questions due Jan 23 2024, proposals due Feb 2 2024, evaluation February 9‑23 2024.