Created : April 21, 2013 at 07:43 PM
March 05, 2013
Status:
Open Agenda
Accept the terms and conditions specified in the Invitation to Negotiate and contained in the sample Core Contract.
The Early Learning Coalition has released an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the purpose of ensuring children's readiness for school. Through the ITN, the Coalition is seeking to procure a coordinated system of Early Care and Education Services and supports that effectively prepares children for school, is efficient, customer-friendly, and integrated with related community services and supports. The System of Early Care and Education Services contain six Core Service Components of which only three are requested for bid in the ITN. The Office of Early Childhood Education intends to submit a proposal for the Road to Child Outcomes component requested in the ITN, which focuses on three areas: (1) Child Focus - by providing oversight, referral, evaluation and longitudinal tracking/monitoring within designated/approved early education facilities in Broward County; (2) Family Focus - by providing family engagement and support services; and (3) Teacher and Learning Environment Focus - by providing services to attain and support implementation of quality standards in early learning programs.
In order to submit a proposal, the School Board must sign and submit an Acceptance of Contract Terms and Conditions specified in the ITN and contained in the sample Core Contract by March 14, 2013. Each competitive proposal must be accompanied by a Guarantee bond in the amount of one percent (1%) of the requested service budget amount. The bond guarantees that, if awarded, the Contract will be executed within 10 consecutive calendar days after a Contract has been presented to the School Board for signature. Therefore, with the submission of a proposal, if a scheduled School Board meeting is not scheduled within the 10 consecutive calendar days, a special meeting of the School Board may be called to execute the contract so as to not forfeit the guarantee bond.
The School Board Attorney has approved the sample Core Contract as to form and legal content. The Office of Early Childhood Education has reviewed the conditions of the ITN and recommends approval by the School Board.
The positive financial impact is $3,600,000. The source of funds is the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Requested Action
Accept the terms and conditions specified in the Invitation to Negotiate and contained in the sample Core Contract.
Summary
The Early Learning Coalition has released an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the purpose of ensuring children's readiness for school. Through the ITN, the Coalition is seeking to procure a coordinated system of Early Care and Education Services and supports that effectively prepares children for school, is efficient, customer-friendly, and integrated with related community services and supports. The System of Early Care and Education Services contain six Core Service Components of which only three are requested for bid in the ITN. The Office of Early Childhood Education intends to submit a proposal for the Road to Child Outcomes component requested in the ITN, which focuses on three areas: (1) Child Focus - by providing oversight, referral, evaluation and longitudinal tracking/monitoring within designated/approved early education facilities in Broward County; (2) Family Focus - by providing family engagement and support services; and (3) Teacher and Learning Environment Focus - by providing services to attain and support implementation of quality standards in early learning programs.
In order to submit a proposal, the School Board must sign and submit an Acceptance of Contract Terms and Conditions specified in the ITN and contained in the sample Core Contract by March 14, 2013. Each competitive proposal must be accompanied by a Guarantee bond in the amount of one percent (1%) of the requested service budget amount. The bond guarantees that, if awarded, the Contract will be executed within 10 consecutive calendar days after a Contract has been presented to the School Board for signature. Therefore, with the submission of a proposal, if a scheduled School Board meeting is not scheduled within the 10 consecutive calendar days, a special meeting of the School Board may be called to execute the contract so as to not forfeit the guarantee bond.
The School Board Attorney has approved the sample Core Contract as to form and legal content. The Office of Early Childhood Education has reviewed the conditions of the ITN and recommends approval by the School Board.
School Board Goals
| Goal 3: Effective Communication | ||
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
The positive financial impact is $3,600,000. The source of funds is the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.
Source of Additional Information
Leontine J. Butler 754 321-1951
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