Bid guide
How to bid on the Campaign for Grade Level Reading with the City of Jacksonville, FL
What the agency is buying
The City of Jacksonville, FL, is seeking to award a single-source contract for the Campaign for Grade Level Reading. This initiative focuses on building and driving partnership infrastructure related to grade-level reading.
The proposed award is for $100,000.00, covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The intended recipient is Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Inc.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 07, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 21, 2026, at 9:57 AM ET. All responses must be submitted before this time.
This is a single-source award, meaning the city intends to award the contract to a specific vendor. However, other vendors may still submit information if they believe they can provide the required services.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is primarily for organizations involved in education and community development, specifically those with expertise in literacy programs and educational partnerships. While the city intends a single-source award, firms that can demonstrate equivalent or superior capabilities in supporting grade-level reading campaigns may still choose to respond.
The category for this work is education, and the location is Florida.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to use the City of Jacksonville's Oracle procurement portal.
First, locate the negotiation by searching for negotiation number SS 18090-26 on the portal. Review the summary, lines, and the nine attached documents. To download documents or submit a response, you must register a free supplier account on the Oracle portal. Ensure your submission is completed before the August 21, 2026, deadline.
Tips for preparing your response
Even for a single-source solicitation, if you intend to challenge the proposed award, your response should clearly articulate your organization's qualifications and experience. Focus on how your capabilities directly align with or exceed the stated requirements for the Campaign for Grade Level Reading.
Carefully review all nine attachments for any specific instructions or criteria that might be relevant to an alternative proposal. Highlight your track record in similar educational initiatives, your capacity to deliver the services within the specified timeframe, and any unique value propositions your organization offers.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Jacksonville, FL; the original posting controls.