Advance Notice of Sole Source Procurement - Community Resouce and Referral Services

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED
SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE
(PUR 7776)
AGENCY: Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc
TITLE: Community Resouce and Referral Services
Short description of the commodity or service desired: 24/7 Agency Support Services for
Individuals Seeking Community Resource and Referral Services
CONTACT
Name: Christine Klima
Address: 1475 W Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Telephone: (954) 270-2998
Email: contracts@elcbroward.org
Internal tracking number, if any:
Date posted: 5/18/2026 Last day for receipt of information: 6/9/2026
This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single
source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.),
and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.
Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products
and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):
Community Resource and Referrral Services for ELC Broward CCR&R Clients
Quantity or Term (as appropriate):
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc
Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application,
compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc.,
as appropriate):
A. Provide referrals from normal 211 call traffic to Coalition CCR&R & Help Me Grow
Program Services
B. Provide Periodic Coverage for Coalition Customer Service Unit call traffic
C. Provide Community Outreach promoting Coalition Services in Broward County at scheduled
D. Provide Upkeep and Maintenance of Community Services database for Coalition clients
requesting CCR&R services.
E. Call traffic & event data collection and reporting for CCR&R, Customer Service and Help Me
Grow Services
F. Provide maintenance of disaster response readiness status for Coalition business continuity
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PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2
Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

Intended Single Source:
First Call for Help of Broward, Inc d/b/a 211-Broward
Estimated Dollar Amount:
$125,000
Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product,
service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):
The Coalition has determined that 211 Broward is a sole sourced vendor based on the following:
* 211 Broward is the sole FCC-designated 211 resource for community services in Broward
County
* 211 Broward holds the exclusive license to operate in Broward County using the three-digit
FCC designated dialing number.
* 211 Broward is the only 24/7 comprehensive agency that provides support services for
individuals seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and referral services.
Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information
systems, budget, purchasing):
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc Board of Directors, May 12, 2025
Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the
commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after
reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or
contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its
intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-
1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.
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PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2
Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.