School Readiness Program

The contract is for the provision of childcare management and enrollment services for the School Readiness Program in Orange County, Florida. The program provides services to residents with children aged birth to 12 who work a minimum of 20 hours per week and meet specific eligibility guidelines. The contract has a total compensation of $159,863.00, with administrative and direct support fees not to exceed 14% of the total contract amount. The contract duration is 3 years, with the option to renew. Key aspects of the contract include: * Childcare management and enrollment services for eligible recipients * Payment of administrative and direct support fees * Monthly direct service reimbursable amount determined by the monthly aggregate of differences between each eligible child's daily rate and the daily fee assessed to the child's parents * Eligibility criteria for recipients, including income and work requirements * Graduated phase-out period for families with income above 200% of the federal poverty guidelines * Annual verification of recipient income and work hours