What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties, Inc. seeks proposals for substitute staffing services and workforce recruitment and hiring support for early learning programs in Flagler and Volusia counties, Florida. The requested scope includes substitute workforce recruitment and operations, provider access to staffing technologies, provider training, reporting, partnership management, and transition services to address short-term staffing gaps and permanent educator recruitment. Eligible respondents include onshore, global worldwide organizations. Respondents must submit proposals electronically to Jakayla Watts or mail sealed proposals containing one signed original and three photocopies to the Coalition in Daytona Beach, Florida, by 3:00 PM EST on November 30, 2026. Written inquiries are due by 3:00 PM EST on November 13, 2026. An evaluation committee will review proposals based on expertise and experience, availability of resources, clear submission, and estimated cost, with negotiations scheduled to begin on December 7, 2026.
Scope of work
- Substitute workforce recruitment and operations
- Identifying and coordinating substitute personnel
- Helping providers attract, recruit, and hire early learning staff
- Workforce-related technology or platforms and provider access
- Provider training and technical assistance
- Reporting and partnership management
- Implementation, transition services, and service continuity support
- Addressing short-term staffing gaps and permanent educator recruitment
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Does the proposed solutions(s) meet the needs of the Coalition? | 20 |
| Is the proposal submitted clear and concise? | 10 |
| Implementation and Service Continuity | 10 |
| Is the proposal responsive to the scope of work? | 20 |
| Is the estimate/cost the best value for the Coalition? | 25 |
| Training, Technical Assistance, and Customer Support | 15 |
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Cover Page
- Proposal Abstract and Statement of Work
- Exhibit A: Statement of Work
- Exhibit B: Statement of No Involvement and Authorization
- Exhibit C: Sworn Statement Pursuant to Section 287.133(3)(A), Florida Statutes on Public Entity Crimes
- Exhibit D: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters – Primary Covered Transactions
- Exhibit E: Conflict of Interest Statement
- Letter of Certification disclosing conflicts of interest
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic email or physically mailed sealed proposals
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to [email protected] or physically mail 1 manually signed original and 3 photocopies in a sealed envelope to 125 Executive Circle Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
