Vendors

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The ELC of Osceola County utilizes competitive procurement for the purchase of good and services to support our great work.

Vendor General Information

Questions about any current vendor information can be submitted to Carmen Garcia at cgarcia@elcosceola.org or (321) 510-7064.

Procurement Opportunities

RFQ #2024BPA

Blanket Purchase Agreement

Opening Date:

September 30, 2024

Closing Date:

October 6, 2024

Date Posted:

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure multiple vendors to provide educational and outreach materials to support the quality of services in early care and education programs, to support family and community engagement, and to provide community outreach services. The ELC seeks to establish agreements with a vendor to provide goods and/or services on an as-needed basis, without a set budget or quantity.

RFP #2024-OL

Lease Office Space

Opening Date:

September 3, 2024

Closing Date:

September 10, 2024

Date Posted:

The Coalition requires leased office space within Osceola County, Florida, to serve as its headquarters. The space should be between 7,000 and 10,000 rentable square feet, capable of supporting at least 30 staff members simultaneously, and must include a meeting room for up to 60 people. The location must be accessible via public transportation, with proximity to major roads, and offer at least 50 parking spaces.

RFQ #2024EMC

ELC Media-Communications

Opening Date:

July 29, 2024

Closing Date:

August 9, 2024

Date Posted:

The Early learning Coalition of Osceola County (ELC) is seeking a skilled communications contractor to create visually appealing and impactful print and social media content and flyers as well as manage social media and other communication platforms such as Constant Contact and Eventbrite. The goal is to effectively communicate our message, promote our events and services, and engage our target audience through high-quality communication. All communications and designs are to be created bilingual (English and Spanish) with the potential to include Creole material as well. Furthermore, all created content must follow the established ELC brand guidelines.

RFQ #2024-BPS

Book Purchase Supplier

Opening Date:

July 23, 2024

Closing Date:

August 14, 2024

Date Posted:

Literacy skills developed during formative years are essential for students to succeed both academically and in life, and reading comprehension develops as students engage with interesting and meaningful books. The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County (ELC) is engaging the services of a company who understands the book market and has experience with written materials to promote literacy and reading engagement for children ages 0-5. These books are intended for use in our educational programs aimed at fostering multilingual literacy and cultural inclusiveness among our diverse community.

PUR 7776_Marco Polo Learning T2K Annual Subscriptions

Opening Date:

May 31, 2024

Closing Date:

June 20, 2024

Date Posted:

May 30, 2024

Access to high-quality digital content to support children's learning focusing on the transition to kindergarten during the summer and kindergarten year including content in literacy, math, and social-emotional skills.

PUR 7778 Lilliput Play Homes

NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION TO ENTER INTO A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT Lilliput Play Homes

Opening Date:

May 28, 2024

Closing Date:

Date Posted:

Lilliput Homes has a proven track record of expertise in designing and manufacturing specialized custom play structures tailored for children.

RFP #2024STCU

STEM Curriculum

Opening Date:

May 10, 2024

Closing Date:

June 4, 2024

Date Posted:

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County is seeking to procure a comprehensive STEM curriculum to enhance the educational experience and learning outcomes for young learners, ages birth to five. The purpose of this procurement is to acquire a curriculum that promotes hands-on learning, aligns with state standards, and fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

PUR 7776 Lilliput Play Homes

Description of Intended Single Source Purchase Lilliput Play Homes

Opening Date:

Closing Date:

Date Posted:

May 6, 2024

Custom Children Play Structures- Early LearnHub. Lilliput Homes has a proven track record of expertise in designing and manufacturing specialized custom play structures tailored for children.

RFP #2024CMS

Client Management Software

Opening Date:

April 18, 2024

Closing Date:

May 17, 2024

Date Posted:

The purpose of this RFP is to procure a Customer Management System (CMS) for The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County. The CMS will serve as a platform to assist in the management of projects and initiatives by housing forms, applications, and documentation, generating data and data reports, and integrating with ELC accounting system (MIP) to simplify client payments. The CSMS will be a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline and enhance customer service operations, improve customer satisfaction, and optimize service delivery processes within the organization.

PUR 7778 Torsh

Description of Intended Single Source Purchase TORSH

Opening Date:

Closing Date:

Date Posted:

April 18, 2024

Torsh is a talent online professional learning platform.

RFP #2024AUD

Auditing and Tax Services

Opening Date:

April 15, 2024

Closing Date:

May 30, 2024

Date Posted:

The Coalition funding sources for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, were $22,617,933 Federal Awards and $9,698,016 State Financial Assistance. Our budget for the current 2023-2024 fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024, is currently in excess of $32,315,949 million. As a grantee of federal financial assistance exceeding $750,000, we are subject to the single audit requirements of 2 CFR §200.501 (OMB Uniform Guidance).

RFP #2024ITS

Information Technology Services

Opening Date:

April 15, 2024

Closing Date:

May 30, 2024

Date Posted:

The Proposer will provide Computer Performance Management, Cyber Security & Software Services. In an effort towards continuous quality improvement in the delivery of services, the Coalition is seeking a vendor that will assist in performance management, utilizing scorecards which track key performance indicators for all the departments of the Coalition. Onsite preventative maintenance for the Coalition’s network software and hardware components including security, backups, updates to software and performance modification of hard drives.

RFP #2024CLMA

ClassRoom Materials

Opening Date:

April 11, 2024

Closing Date:

April 29, 2024

Date Posted:

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure multiple vendors to provide educational materials to support the quality of services in early care and education programs. Each proposer must provide responses to one or more of the following categories: Teacher Classroom Materials, Provider Site Materials and Outdoor Classroom Materials. The purpose of this procurement is to ensure the provision of high-quality educational materials and supplies for use in both indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

RFP #2024CNA

Osceola County Early Learning Community Needs Assessment

Opening Date:

March 29, 2024

Closing Date:

April 17, 2024

Date Posted:

The Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County is commissioning an Early Learning Community Needs Assessment to understand the following: • The current landscape of early learning for families, providers, and in the community • The early learning needs of families, providers/teachers, and the community • Potential opportunities to improve/enhance early learning services on behalf of families, providers/teachers, and the community at large

PUR 7776 Torsh

Description of Intended Single Source Purchase TORSH

Opening Date:

March 28, 2024

Closing Date:

April 17, 2024

Date Posted:

Torsh (Today's One Room School House) is a talent online professional learning platform.

RFP #2024FUR

Office Furniture and Installation

Opening Date:

March 8, 2024

Closing Date:

April 9, 2024

Date Posted:

The objective of this Scope of Work is to outline the tasks and responsibilities required for the office cleaning of the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County in a professional and skillful manner, in strict and complete compliance with these specifications, and subject to the terms and conditions of our contract.

RFP #2024OCS

Office Cleaning Services

Opening Date:

March 8, 2024

Closing Date:

April 9, 2024

Date Posted:

The objective of this Scope of Work is to outline the tasks and responsibilities required for the office cleaning of the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County in a professional and skillful manner, in strict and complete compliance with these specifications, and subject to the terms and conditions of our contract.

ITN #2023MOC

Marketing and Outreach Campaign Early LearnHub Project Macro Learning Spaces

Opening Date:

December 22, 2023

Closing Date:

March 15, 2024

Date Posted:

The goal of this ITN is to contract with a company(nies) that would allow for a three-pronged marketing and outreach campaign that includes digital/mobile, physical, and grassroots outreach to increase number of families applying for SR/VPK services and increase community awareness of the importance of early learning with a focus on vulnerable and underserved areas.

RFP #2023-QMD

Quality Materials for ARPA Discretionary Funding

Opening Date:

December 15, 2023

Closing Date:

January 16, 2024

Date Posted:

QMD-1 Transition to Kindergarten and School Readiness Learning Kits ‍The purpose of this procurement is to ensure the provision of high-quality educational materials that are age appropriate and interactive and align with established educational standards and guidelines. ‍ QMD-2 Special Needs Toy Lending Library ‍The purpose of this procurement is to provide materials that promote inclusive and supportive learning environments that meet the unique needs of students with special needs, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development. The ELC will be creating a lending library that will allow provider access to equipment and toys for children with special needs to include physical, cognitive, sensory, and autism spectrum disorders.

ITN #2023MLS

Early LearnHub Project Learning Spaces

Opening Date:

December 15, 2023

Closing Date:

January 16, 2024

Date Posted:

At this time, the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County, Inc (hereinafter “Coalition”) is announcing its interest in securing a vendor capable of delivering a holistic solution, encompassing the creation of engaging play spaces, a captivating marketing wall, and a robust warranty, installation, and maintenance support system. The objective is to address the scarcity of learning opportunities for children in Osceola County by integrating enriching experiences into community spaces. This project is addressed as the “Early LearnHub” Project. This integrated approach is vital to creating a lasting impact on children and families, fostering community engagement, and ensuring the sustainability of the Early LearnHub Play Spaces.