Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

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Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc.
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The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc. would like to announce a Request for Proposals for the provision of School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten and Quality services in Pinellas County. The purpose of the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc. is to promote School Readiness in Pinellas County through quality programs and services for children. The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc. seeks to contract for the following service categories: (I) School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten services, and (II) Quality services. Contract compliance and general administrative functions are also required in each area for bid. The Coalition proposes entering into a contract for a period of one (1) year with possible subsequent renewal of the contract for two (2) additional years subject to: (a) availability of funds as determined by the Coalition (b) satisfactory performance evaluations as determined by the Coalition, and (c) changes in programmatic or service related needs as determined at the sole discretion of the Coalition. The contract may also be affected by any changes in statute or rule that may arise during the contract period. For a copy of RFP #2009-001 on or after the release date of January 4, 2010, please visit the Coalition website: www.elcpinellas.org or contact: Lisa Zawistowski, Director of Contracted Services, Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc., 5735 Rio Vista Drive, Clearwater, FL 33760, (727)548-1439, ext. 24.