Request for Quote #2024-194 STEAM Integration Project

The Early Learning Coalition of Miami‑Dade/Monroe issued a Request for Quote (RFQ #2024‑194) seeking a vendor to deliver a STEAM Integration Project for Early Head Start teachers serving children birth‑to‑3 years. The project involves a series of trainings, peer‑coaching, material provision, assessments, and coordination with coalition staff, all within a $25,000 budget and a twelve‑month contract term. The agency later announced an intent to award the contract to Miami Children’s Museum. • Scope includes 12‑15 hours of hands‑on STEAM training per teacher, development of pre‑ and post‑assessments, and provision of classroom materials. • Contract term is 12 months with optional renewal up to the greater of three years or the original term, contingent on performance and funding. • Budget ceiling is $25,000, and the procurement follows Florida public‑sector procurement rules, emphasizing experience, qualifications, and cost‑value.