Notice of Intent to Award Thrive Initiative – RFP 2026-02

The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida issued RFP 2026‑02 for the “Thrive Initiative” and has issued a Notice of Intent to Award the contract to the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, Inc. (HPC). The award is pending final contract negotiation and execution. No specific scope, budget, or schedule details are disclosed in the notice, but the document confirms the agency’s right to receive protests from any adversely affected proposers. • Issuing agency: Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida (state‑wide early‑learning focus). • Intended awardee: Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, Inc., selected as the highest‑ranked proposer. • Contract status: Intent to award; final award subject to negotiation, with no public timeline or dollar amount disclosed. • Procurement notes: Standard protest rights are provided; no additional requirements, renewal terms, or subcontracting guidance are mentioned.