Escambia Childrens Trust Capacity Building Academy RFP 2026-03 - Escambia County
Escambia Children'S TrustSpecial District · Pensacola, FL- Due
- Dec 30, 2026
- 48 days left
- Duration
- 15 months
The 30-second brief
Escambia Childrens Trust seeks proposals for the design and delivery of a 15-month Capacity Building Academy supporting small and emerging nonprofits serving children and families in Escambia County, Florida. The academy will provide training, tools, coaching, and mentoring focusing on five key areas: nonprofit fundamentals and readiness, board governance and leadership, financial management, program development, and fund development and sustainability. Key deliverables include baseline and final assessments, organizational improvement plans, action plans and templates, and a minimum of 6 hours of mentoring per organization. The current budget allocation is $100,000 per year with two additional renewals. Proposals are due by December 30, 2026, at 5 PM CST, with questions due by November 13, 2026. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience (20 pts), academy approach (30 pts), coaching approach (10 pts), results/work plan (25 pts), and cost/value (15 pts).
Qualifications & experience – 20 pts, Academy approach – 30 pts, Coaching approach – 10 pts, Results/work plan – 25 pts, Cost/value – 15 pts
Bids like this start as pre-RFPs. Get the next ones early.
Get matched pre-RFPs freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
Escambia Childrens Trust seeks proposals for the design and delivery of a 15-month Capacity Building Academy supporting small and emerging nonprofits serving children and families in Escambia County, Florida.
The academy will provide training, tools, coaching, and mentoring focusing on five key areas: nonprofit fundamentals and readiness, board governance and leadership, financial management, program development, and fund development and sustainability. Key deliverables include baseline and final assessments, organizational improvement plans, action plans and templates, and a minimum of 6 hours of mentoring per organization. The current budget allocation is $100,000 per year with two additional renewals. Proposals are due by December 30, 2026, at 5 PM CST, with questions due by November 13, 2026. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience (20 pts), academy approach (30 pts), coaching approach (10 pts), results/work plan (25 pts), and cost/value (15 pts).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Qualifications & experience – 20 pts
- Academy approach – 30 pts
- Coaching approach – 10 pts
- Results/work plan – 25 pts
- Cost/value – 15 pts
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Escambia County, FL
- Reported agency
- Escambia Childrens Trust
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Escambia Children'S Trust?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 30, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Escambia Children'S Trust in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Show 6 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications & experience – 20 pts, Academy approach – 30 pts, Coaching approach – 10 pts, Results/work plan – 25 pts, Cost/value – 15 pts" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Escambia Children'S Trust?
All active and historical solicitations from Escambia Children'S Trust are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Escambia Children'S Trust regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 15 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Escambia Children'S Trust for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Escambia County, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.