About this opportunity
AI summaryThe School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida seeks proposals from providers—including micro school networks, education management organizations, non-profits, teacher-led cooperatives, and independent educational providers—to design, launch, and operate micro-school programs in school board-owned facilities. The initiative aims to expand educational options for families, utilize district property responsibly, and offer a menu of optional operational, instructional, and facility-related support services for purchase under a three-year contract. Interested organizations must submit proposals online through Euna OpenBids by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 1, 2026, as emailed, faxed, or hard-copy submissions are prohibited. The district scheduled a pre-bid conference and set the deadline for questions for November 12, 2026. A selection committee will evaluate proposals on a 100-point scale assessing financial terms (40 points), proposed approach and methodology (30 points), and experience and qualifications (30 points).
Buyer and opportunity details
- Solicitation No.
- ITN-25-058-VF
Scope of work
- Facility and space requirements including type and description of facility and space needs
- Micro-schools initiative services in accordance with Sections 4.1 through 4.3
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposed Approach and Methodology | 30 points |
| Experience and Qualifications (including corporate past performance and Key Personnel) | 30 points |
| Financial Terms | 40 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Local Business Tax Receipt for Miami-Dade County locations or local Occupational Tax requirements for outside locations
- Active registration and authorization to do business in the State of Florida or proof of exemption under F.S. 607.1501
- Minimum of five (5) years of continuous operation
- Three (3) client reference letters from comparable organizations, documented on Exhibit 6
Documents to include with your response
- Proposer Qualification Form
- Exhibit 1 Cover Page for Proposal
- Exhibit 2 Affidavit Identifying Authorized Representative(s) for Selection Committee Proceedings
- Exhibit 6 Proposer Experience Form
- Exhibit 7 Anti-Collusion Statement
- Exhibit 8 Disclosure of Employment of Former School Board Employees/Conflict of Interest
- Exhibit 9 Submitted Proposal Document Verification Form
- Exhibit 10 Debarment
- Exhibit 13 Drug-Free Workplace
- Proposal Pricing Form
Key dates
- Release Date
- October 30, 2026
- Proposals due
- on or before 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Tuesday, December 1, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Euna OpenBids (formerly DemandStar)
- Instructions
- Hard copy, faxed, and emailed proposals are not allowed. Proposals must be neatly typed on 8 1/2 inch X 11 inch page size with normal margins and spacing, organized into tabbed sections, and signed by an authorized officer.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability; General Liability; Automobile Liability minimum $1,000,000; Professional Liability minimum $1,000,000 Each Claim/Annual Aggregate. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and its members, officers, and employees must be named as an additional insured.