Information Technology Network Administration and Technical Support Services (RFP) #2021.2022-0001
Organization Information
The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) operates as a not-for-profit corporation and incorporated as the Leon School Readiness Coalition in 2001 as required by the School Readiness Act of 1999 (F.S. 411.01). In response to legislative requirements, ELC has gone through several transitions, mergers as well as name changes, and expanded its service area in 2005 to encompass the seven counties it serves today.
Headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, ELC currently has 48 employees and proudly serves Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties. A contracted partner with the Florida Department of Education’s (DOE) Division of Early Learning (DEL), ELC is responsible for the administration of the School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs.
Statement of Need
ELC is inviting qualified companies that serve the Big Bend Region and have a demonstrated history of providing network administration, data security, and technical support services to submit proposals for the services described in this solicitation, “Information Technology Network Administration and Technical Support Services Request for Proposals (RFP) #2021.2022-0001.”
Contract Term
The original contract term (“Term”) will be for period of two years. After completion of the first Term, ELC may renew the agreement annually up to three successive one-year terms contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds. ELC also may exercise the option to apply an extension period, up to a total of six months, after completion of the last contract year initiated.
ELC anticipates the first Term will begin July 1, 2022, and end June 30, 2024.
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Sponsored by the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, Inc. (ELC) and the State of Florida, Division of Early Learning