ITN 2025-12DCSA Data-Driven Continuous Improvement and Technical Assistance Services for Community * Acknowledgement Form * Appendix I * Appendix II * Addendum I

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
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2025-12DCSA
and may not be withdrawn within 120 days after such date and time.
UNIVERSITY ADVERTISING DATE: ITN TITLE:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. Data-Driven Continuous Improvement and Technical Assistance Services for Community
Partnership Schools
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SUPPLIER NAME REASON FOR NO OFFER:
SUPPLIER MAILING ADDRESS
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same materials, supplies, or equipment and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this offer and certify
that I am authorized to sign this offer for the Supplier and that the Supplier is in compliance with all requirements of the Invitation To Negotiate, including
but not limited to, certification requirements. In submitting an offer to an agency for the State of Florida, the Supplier offers and agrees that if the offer
is accepted, the Supplier will convey, sell, assign or transfer to the State of Florida all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now
or hereafter acquire under the Anti-trust laws of the United States and the State of Florida for price fixing relating to the particular commodities or
services purchased or acquired by the state of Florida. At the State's discretion, such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the
procurement agency tenders final payment to the Supplier.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. SEALED OFFERS: All offer sheets and this form must be executed and
submitted as specified in Section 2.6. Offer prices not submitted on any
attached price sheets when required shall be rejected. All offers are subject
to the terms and conditions specified herein. Those which do not comply with AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (MANUAL)
these terms and conditions are either automatically rejected with respect to
non-compliance with non-negotiable terms and conditions or may be
rejected, at UCF's sole discretion, with respect to any other terms and
conditions.
AUTHORIZED NAME (TYPED)
2. EXECUTION OF OFFERS: Offers must contain a manual signature of
the representative authorized to legally bind the Respondent to the
provisions herein. Offers must be typed or printed in ink. Use of erasable ink
is not permitted. All corrections to prices made by the Supplier are to be
initialed. TITLE
3. NO OFFER SUBMITTED: If not submitting an offer, respond by
returning only this offer acknowledgment form, marking it "NO OFFER," and
explaining the reason in the space provided above. Failure to respond
without justification may be caused for removal of the company's name from
CONTACT NUMBER
the solicitation mailing list. NOTE: To qualify as a respondent, the Supplier
must submit a "NO OFFER" and it must be received no later than the stated
offer opening date and hour.

4. PRICES, TERMS AND PAYMENT: Firm prices shall be negotiated and
include all services rendered to the purchaser.
(a) TAXES: The State of Florida is a tax-immune sovereign and exempt from
Invitation to Negotiate Acknowledgment Form (revised 4/7/25)
the payment of all sales, use and excise taxes
(b) DISCOUNTS: Cash discount for prompt payment shall not be considered
in determining the lowest net cost for offer evaluation purposes.
(c) MISTAKES: Proposers are expected to examine the conditions, scope of
work, offer prices, extensions, and all instructions pertaining to the services
involved. Failure to do so will be at the Proposer's risk.
(d) INVOICING AND PAYMENT: All Suppliers must have on file a properly
executed W-9 form with their Federal Employer Identification Number prior to
payment processing.
Suppliers shall submit properly certified original invoices to:
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3544 Perseus Loop #160975
Orlando, Florida 32816
Invoices for payment shall be submitted in sufficient detail for a proper pre-audit
and post audit. Prices on the invoices shall be in accordance with the price
stipulated in the contract at the time the order is placed. Invoices shall reference
the applicable contract and/or purchase order numbers. Invoices for any travel
expenses shall be submitted in accordance with the State of Florida travel rates
at or below those specified in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes and applicable
UCF policies.
Final payment shall not be made until after the contract is complete unless the
University has agreed otherwise.
Interest Penalties: Supplier interest penalty payment requests will be reviewed
by the UCF vendor ombudsman whose decision will be final.
Vendor Ombudsman: A vendor ombudsman position has been established
within the UCF Division of Finance. It is the duty of this individual to act as an
advocate for Suppliers who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely
payments(s) from the University of Central Florida. The vendor ombudsman can
be contacted at (407) 882-1082 or by mail at the address in paragraph 4(d)
above.
The ombudsman shall review the circumstances surrounding non-payment to
determine if an interest payment is due, the amount of the payment; and shall
ensure timely processing and submission of the payment request in accordance
with University policy.
5. The Board of Trustees may not request documentation of or consider a
vendor's social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor
is a responsible vendor. Additionally, the Board of Trustees may not give
preference to a vendor based on vendor's social, political, or ideological interests.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) NUMBER 2025-12DCSA
FOR
Data-Driven Continuous Improvement and Technical Assistance Services for
Community Partnership Schools

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Statement of Objective......................................................
1.2 Contract Award...............................................................
1.3 UCF Environment............................................................
2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.1 Authorized UCF Representative/Public Notices/UCF Discretion....
2.2 Approximate Calendar of Events..........................................
2.3 Respondent Communications and/or Inquiries..........................
2.4 Respondent Conference and Site Visit..................................
2.5 Written Addenda.............................................................
2.6 Offer Due/Proposal Opening Date.......................................
2.7 Section Not Used............................................................
2.8 Evaluation Criteria and Selection Process...............................
2.9 Posting of Recommended Selection.......................................
2.10 Offer Validity Period........................................................
2.11 Disposition of Offers/Florida Public Records Law Compliance.......
2.12 Economy of Presentation...................................................
2.13 Restricted Discussions/Submissions.......................................
2.14 Verbal Instructions Procedure.............................................
2.15 State Licensing Requirements.............................................
2.16 Parking........................................................................
2.17 Definitions.....................................................................
2.18 Procurement Rules...........................................................
2.19 Force Majeure................................................................
2.20 Limitation of Remedies, Indemnification, and Insurance.............
2.21 Term of Contract............................................................
2.22 Cancellation/Termination of Contract............................................
2.23 Assignment and Amendment of Contract................................
2.24 Independent Parties..........................................................
2.25 Performance Investigations................................................
2.26 Records........................................................................
2.27 Public Records...............................................................
2.28 Public Records, Service Contracts, Compliance 119.0701, FS
2.29 Severability...................................................................
2.30 Notices........................................................................
2.31 Governing Law and Venue.................................................
2.32 Liaison........................................................................
2.33 Subcontracts..................................................................
2.34 Employment of UCF Personnel............................................
2.35 Conflict of Interest...........................................................
2.36 Equal Opportunity Statement..............................................
2.37 Waiver of Rights and Breaches............................................
2.38 Headings Not Controlling...................................................
2.39 Employee Involvement/Covenant Against Contingent Fees..........
2.40 Employment of Aliens......................................................
2.41 Site Rules and Regulations.................................................
2.42 Travel Expenses..............................................................

2.43 Annual Appropriations......................................................
2.44 Taxes...........................................................................
2.45 Contractual Precedence.....................................................
2.46 Use of Contract by Other Government Agencies........................
2.47 Public Entity Crimes.........................................................
2.48 Work for Hire................................................................
2.49 Export Control...............................................................
2.50 Nonnegotiable Conditions and Requirements...........................
2.51 Revised Quantities...........................................................
2.52 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ..............................
2.53 Smoke Free Policy...........................................................
2.54 UCF Policies .................................................................
2.55 Contact with Minor Children............................................. .
2.56 Reporting of Child Abuse..................................................
2.57 Secure Handling of UCF Data.............................................
2.58 Employee Background Checks............................................
2.59 E-Verify.....................................................................
3.0 REQUIRED OFFER FORMAT
3.1 Introduction...................................................................
3.2 Respondent/Offer Sections..................................................
4.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS .............................................
APPENDIX I TERMS AND CONDITIONS
APPENDIX II COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATION OF GOOD STANDINGS
APPENDIX III BONFIRE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPPLIERS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Statement of Objective
The objective of this Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) is to enable the University of Central Florida
(UCF) to enter into an agreement with a Supplier to provide a comprehensive technical
assistance and continuous improvement support model to advance the implementation and
effectiveness of the Community Partnership Schools (CPS) strategy within the UCF Center for
Community Schools.
The desired approach is grounded in improvement science and continuous improvement
principles and is designed to build the capacity of up to 50 CPS sites and their school-based
teams to effectively use data for planning, decision-making, and program enhancement. The
selected Supplier will deliver a multi-year engagement that integrates into the daily work of CPS
site directors and supports sustainable systems change at the school level.
Services to be provided include, but are not limited to:
Personalized Coaching and Technical Assistance: Provision of dedicated coaching or
advisory support to each participating school, working closely with CPS Directors and
leadership teams to guide planning, problem-solving, and implementation of data-driven
and other continuous improvement strategies. Engagement should occur at a regular
cadence and be responsive to school needs.
Data Collection and Continuous Improvement Tools: Implementation of structured
processes and tools to support the collection, analysis, and use of data for continuous
improvement. This may include standardized instruments, progress monitoring tools,
and/or data dashboards that support accessible and actionable insights.
Network Learning and Collaboration Opportunities: Facilitation of cross-site learning and
collaboration among CPS leaders and teams, including convenings, communities of
practice, or other structures that promote shared learning, dissemination of best practices,
and collective problem-solving.
Customized, School-Specific Support: Delivery of differentiated support tailored to the
unique context and needs of each school, including targeted strategies to address
implementation challenges, improve access to programs and services, and strengthen
outcomes for students and families.
Capacity Building and Sustainability ("Train-the-Trainer" Approach): Development and
implementation of a structured capacity-building component that engages UCF CCS
Technical Assistance Program Managers and other system-level leaders in coaching
sessions and network learning opportunities. This component is intended to strengthen
internal expertise in applying continuous improvement practices, align technical
assistance with Community Partnership Schools contexts and priorities, standardize data
collection and use across sites, and foster a professional peer network that enhances the
quality, consistency, and responsiveness of services provided across participating school
sites over a two-year period.
Monthly virtual coaching sessions for participating CPS directors
Monthly virtual train-the-trainer sessions with UCF Center for Community Schools staff

Regular deployment of standardized data collection and continuous improvement tools
for participating CPS sites
Bi-annual in-person convenings with participating Florida CPS networks
Annual data-informed summits with participating CPS site directors and their respective
school principals
Monthly service provision reports and annual summary needs assessment for each
participating CPS site
Quarterly updates and an annual executive report for UCF Center for Community Schools
summarizing impact on data-driven decision making and service quality across
participating sites
Final strategic playbook to support transition to a sustainable train-the-trainer model to
UCF Center for Community Schools staff
The Successful Respondent, if any, will enter into a contract with UCF that provides for the
performance of all terms and conditions set forth in this ITN, unless UCF has agreed to accept
or negotiate certain terms and conditions, as described in Section 2.3. Non-negotiable terms
and conditions (as indicated in Appendix I) must always be performed by the Respondent.
1.2 Contract Award
UCF intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible
Respondent(s) whose offer(s) represent the best interest to UCF, after evaluation in accordance
with the criteria in this solicitation. The Contract will include this solicitation document and the
Successful Respondent's proposal and all the terms and conditions found in any resulting
contract. A sample of UCF's standard terms and conditions can be viewed at
https://procurement.ucf.edu. The Contract will also incorporate any clarifications and, if
negotiations are conducted, any additional terms and conditions that are negotiated.
A. UCF may reject any or all offers if such action is in UCF's best interest.
B. UCF reserves the right and sole discretion to reject any offer at any time on grounds that
include, but are not limited to, the Respondent's offer being found to be nonresponsive,
incomplete, or irregular in any way, or when the Respondent's offer is not in UCF's best
interest.
C. UCF may waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.
D. UCF reserves the right to award a contract without negotiations. Therefore, the Respondent's
initial offer should contain the best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.
E. UCF reserves the right to conduct negotiations with the proposer(s) whose offer may be
deemed in the best interest of the university.
F. UCF reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity
offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the respondent specifies otherwise in the
offer.
G. UCF reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional
administrative costs, it is in UCF's best interest to do so.
H. UCF is not obligated to make an award under or as a result of this solicitation.

1.3 UCF Environment
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a large, public metropolitan research university located
in Orlando, Florida, serving a diverse and rapidly growing student and community population.
UCF enrolls more than 70,000 students, making it one of the largest universities in the United
States and the largest in the state of Florida.
UCF is designated as a Research 1 institution with very high research activity and maintains a
strong commitment to community engagement and partnerships that address local and regional
needs.
The UCF Center for Community Schools, housed within the College of Community Innovation
and Education, partners with multiple nonprofit organizations, school districts, and community
stakeholders to implement the Community Partnership Schools (CPS) model in 50 sites across
the state. These schools are located in diverse communities across the state of Florida and
serve students and families with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, needs, and assets.
The resulting contract will support work across multiple CPS sites, each with unique
demographic, geographic, and programmatic contexts. Respondents should be prepared to
operate in:
Diverse school and community environments, including urban, suburban, and rural settings
Multi-site implementation structures, requiring coordination across schools and districts
Data-rich environments, where multiple sources of student, family, and program data are
available
Collaborative partnership models, involving UCF Center for Community Schools staff, lead
nonprofit partners, district leaders, healthcare agencies, higher education partners, and
community-based organizations.
This engagement represents a significant opportunity for respondents to partner with one of the
nation's largest universities and contribute to a growing, nationally recognized community
schools initiative. The selected Supplier will have the opportunity to:
Support and influence systems-level improvement across multiple schools and communities
in Florida.
Apply and refine innovative approaches to technical assistance and continuous improvement
in real-world settings
Engage with a diverse network of educational and community partners
Contribute to scalable models and practices that may inform broader replication and policy
efforts
Given the scale of UCF's model and the distributed nature of its community school partnerships,
respondents should demonstrate the capacity to provide consistent, high-quality services across
multiple sites while also adapting to local context and needs.
Additional information about UCF is available at: http://www.ucf.edu/about_ucf
2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.1 Authorized UCF Representative/Public Notices/UCF Discretion

The Respondent's response to this ITN and any communications and/or inquiries by the
Respondent during this ITN process shall be submitted in writing to the individual and address
stated below. Inquiries are preferred via email. UCF will consider only those communications
and/or inquiries submitted in writing to the individual below on or before the date and time
specified in Section 2.2, "Calendar of Events." To the extent UCF determines, in its sole
discretion, to respond to any communications and/or inquiries, such response will be made in
writing in the form of an addendum. UCF shall not accept or consider any written or other
communications and/or inquiries (except an offer) made between the date of this deadline and
the posting of an award, if any, under this ITN.
Stefanie DelGiudice, Procurement and Contracts Specialist
Procurement Services Department
3544 Perseus Loop #160975
Orlando, FL 32816-0975
Stefanie.DelGiudice@ucf.edu
Advance notice of public meetings regarding this ITN, if UCF determines at its sole discretion
whether any such meetings will be held, will be in writing and posted on the UCF Procurement
Services website. Additionally, any portion of a meeting at which a negotiation with a Supplier is
conducted pursuant to a competitive solicitation at which a Supplier makes an oral presentation
or at which a Supplier answers questions is exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the
State Constitution. This also includes any portion of a team meeting at which negotiation
strategies are discussed. All such meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 286
of the Florida Statutes. UCF also reserves the right and sole discretion to REJECT any offer at
any time on grounds that include, without limitation, either that an offer is nonresponsive to the
ITN or is incomplete or irregular in any way, or that a responsive offer is not in UCF's best
interest.
2.2 Approximate Calendar of Events
Listed below are the dates and times by which stated actions should be taken or completed. If
UCF determines, in its sole discretion, that it is necessary to change any of these dates and
times, it may issue an Addendum to this ITN. All listed times are local time in Orlando, Florida.
Date/Time Action
April 21, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. Invitation To Negotiate advertised
May 1, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. Last day to submit communications and/or inquiries in writing
only; preferably by email to Stefanie.DelGiudice@ucf.edu
(buyer)
May 7, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. Responses to inquiries and Addenda
May 21, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. Deadline for Offer submission at 3:00 p.m. (ITN opening)
2.3 Respondent Communications and/or Inquiries
A. UCF is not liable for interpretations/misinterpretations or other errors or omissions made by
the Respondent in responding to this ITN. The Respondent shall examine this ITN to
determine if UCF's conditions and requirements are clearly stated. If, after examination of
the various conditions and requirements of this ITN, the Respondent believes there are any
conditions or requirements which remain unclear or which restrict competition, the
Respondent may request, in writing, that UCF clarify or change condition(s) or requirement(s)
specified by the Respondent. The Respondent is to provide the Section(s), Subsection(s),
and Paragraph(s) that identify the conditions or requirements questioned by the Respondent.

The Respondent also is to provide detailed justification for a change and must recommend
specific written changes to the specified condition(s) or requirement(s). Requests for
changes to this ITN must be received by UCF not later than the date shown in Section 2.2.,
entitled "Calendar of Events," for the submittal of written communications and/or inquiries.
UCF shall not make any changes to any of the non-negotiable terms and conditions. The
non-negotiable terms and conditions are indicated on Appendix I. Requests for changes to
the non-negotiable provisions of this ITN shall automatically be rejected. Requests for
changes to anything other than the non-negotiable provisions of this ITN may or may not be
accepted by UCF and may or may not be negotiated by UCF, all at UCF's sole discretion.
B. Any Respondent disagreeing with any negotiable terms and conditions set forth in this ITN
is to indicate in Appendix I, Terms and Conditions Supplemental Offer Sheet, the specific
ITN section(s) the Respondent disagrees with and is to provide a clear and detailed reason
for the disagreement and a solution to the disagreement in his/her offer. UCF may or may
not accept or agree to negotiate any of the terms and conditions that Respondents indicated
they disagreed with, all at UCF's sole discretion. The indication of disagreement with any
non-negotiable terms and conditions may be automatically rejected.
C. Failure to submit Appendix I and clearly indicate which terms and conditions the Respondent
agrees and disagrees with (i.e., failure to initial the designated sections set forth in Appendix
I, indicating that the Respondent has either understood and agreed to or disagreed with each
particular section listed on Appendix I) and/or clear and detailed reasons for the
disagreement, with the offer, may be grounds for rejection of that offer, at UCF's sole
discretion. UCF may or may not accept and/or negotiate any such terms and conditions that
the Respondent disagreed with. If UCF decides not to accept any of the terms and conditions
the Respondent disagreed with, UCF shall have the right, at UCF's sole discretion, to
exercise its right to reject the tentative awardee's offer and proceed to the next highest ranked
respondent. As noted above, the disagreement with any non-negotiable terms and conditions
by the Respondent may be automatically rejected.
D. UCF shall at its sole discretion determine what requested changes to this ITN and the
resulting agreement are acceptable. Non-negotiable terms and conditions, as indicated in
Appendix I, will always stay as they are, and any requested changes to such clauses may
automatically be rejected. UCF shall issue an Addendum reflecting the acceptable changes
to this ITN, if any, which shall be sent to all known Respondents as specified in Section 2.1.
E. Any communications, questions and/or inquiries from the Respondent concerning this ITN in
any way are to be submitted in writing to the individual identified in Section 2.1 not later than
Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time as set forth in the Calendar of
Events. Written inquiries are to be legible and concise and are to clearly identify the
Respondent who is submitting the inquiry. Questions directed to or any responses received
from any other department, person, agent, or representative of the university will not be
considered valid or binding.
2.4 Respondent Conference and Site Visit
N/A
2.5 Written Addenda
Written Addenda to this ITN along with an Addenda Acknowledgment Form will be posted on
the Procurement Services website. The Addenda Acknowledgment Form is to be signed by an