The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, Inc. is seeking to procure ten Early Learning Tutors for the Florida Early Learning Corps program through a single‑source arrangement with Ampact, Inc. The tutors will deliver individualized, play‑based instruction to preschool‑aged children, working one‑on‑one, in pairs, or small groups, and will be supervised by a coach who provides day‑to‑day mentoring. The agency estimates a total procurement cost of $100,000, with a bi‑weekly stipend of $900 per tutor that covers pay, training materials, uniforms, supplies, and administrative fees. The notice is posted for at least 15 business days in compliance with Florida statutes, and vendors are invited to submit capability information by the deadline.
• 10 tutors to be deployed in Manatee County, FL
• Single‑source award to Ampact, Inc., the sole provider of the Early Learning Corps curriculum
• $900 bi‑weekly stipend per tutor (≈ $23,400 per tutor annually) totaling an estimated $100 K contract value
• Coaches will supervise each tutor to ensure curriculum compliance and individualized instruction
• Procurement follows Florida Rule 60A‑1.045 and statutes §§ 120.57(3) & 287.057(3)