Vocational programming - CTE Services

The contract involves the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) entering into a single-source agreement with Livingstone Schools Inc., DBA Florida Trade Academy, to deliver comprehensive vocational and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at designated DJJ residential facilities from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with an estimated value of approximately $525,000. The scope emphasizes hands-on instruction in welding/soldering, building technologies, and culinary arts, aligned with industry-recognized standards such as NCCER and ServSafe, and integrated with Florida Scholars Academy requirements for transcript credit. Unique to this arrangement is the use of proprietary platforms—Jobtimize® for personalized career matching and Vametric® for real-time progress tracking—providing a tailored, data-driven approach to student credentialing and performance monitoring. The contract stipulates that services be delivered at DJJ residential sites, with performance evaluated based on student achievement of credentials, portfolio assessments, and adherence to curriculum standards. The procurement process is governed by Florida statutes and administrative rules, notably Rule 60A-1.045 and sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), which justify the single-source award due to the vendor’s exclusive capabilities and proprietary technology. The contract incorporates standard Florida DMS forms (PUR 7776), referencing relevant statutes and regulations, but contains no competitive evaluation criteria, scoring, or alternative options. It emphasizes credentialing in NCCER crafts, culinary certifications, and occupational completion points, with reporting and documentation requirements centered on student progress and credential attainment. There are no explicit packaging, marking, or shipping instructions, nor are there detailed administrative or financial procedures outlined beyond the basic contact and performance period. Proposal submissions are due by September 3, 2025, directed to a specified contact, with no detailed format or media requirements provided. Overall, the contract reflects a specialized, technology-enabled vocational training initiative designed to meet state standards and leverage proprietary assessment platforms, with procurement justified by unique capabilities and statutory compliance.