What the buyer needs

AI summary

The buyer needs a comprehensive, statewide integrative corrections intelligence platform to detect, analyze, and help mitigate contraband cellular activity within or originating from state-operated correctional facilities. The buyer requests a scope that includes deploying and maintaining the technology platform, along with associated tools, technical expertise, implementation support, system integration, and ongoing operational assistance. Additionally, the contractor must ensure compliance with state and federal laws, adhere to Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy requirements, facilitate secure data handling, grant the buyer ownership of all platform data, support investigative and reporting needs, and ensure integration capabilities with a cellular managed access system. Eligibility limits participation to onshore, USA organizations only, and the contractor will perform the work offsite. Regarding the budget, the buyer is looking for a proposal. The buyer requires all questions submitted no later than October 2, 2026.

Scope of work

Deploy and maintain an integrative corrections intelligence platform
Provide technical expertise, implementation support, system integration, and ongoing operational assistance
Ensure compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy requirements
Facilitate secure data handling and ensure Department data ownership
Supply data, analytics, and output to support investigative and statutory reporting needs
Integrate with a cellular managed access system

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
Category I - Business/Corporate Experience and Qualifications (Tab B)	265 points
Cost Points - Cost Proposal Sheet (Tab E)	185 points

Minimum qualifications

Must be an onshore (USA) organization
At least 3 years of business or corporate experience within the last 5 years providing similar services
Project Director must have at least 2 years of management experience in similar services within the last 5 years
Staff providing services must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
Contractor staff must undergo and pass Level II Background Investigation (FBI)
Active registration in good standing with Florida Department of State and MFMP Vendor Information Portal

Documents to include with your response

Attachment II - Cost Proposal Sheet
Attachment III - Evaluation Criteria Form
Attachment IV - Pass/Fail Requirement Certification
Attachment V - Foreign Country Of Concern Attestation (PUR 1355)
Attachment VI - Vendors Contact Information
Attachment VII - Business Reference Form
Attachment IX - Non-Disclosure Agreement
Attachment X - Security Requirements & Procedures (DC6-264)
Attachment XI - Vendor Certification Form (PUR 7801)
Attachment XII - Use Of Coercion (PUR 2024)

How to submit

Method: Sealed hard copy via U.S. Mail, Courier, Overnight, or Hand Delivered
Instructions: Submit 1 signed original Technical Proposal, 4 hard copies, and 5 electronic copies on unencrypted CDs, DVDs, or flash drives. Cost Proposal and Financial Stability must be in separately sealed packages.