Electronic Verification Of Vital Events (EVVE)

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) plans to enter into a single-source purchase contract with the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) to acquire the Electronic Verification of Vital Events (EVVE) system. This contract, identified by solicitation number SS-14433, is intended to span five years with an estimated total value of $4,566,000, averaging $913,200 per year. The EVVE system is a secure, real-time platform that enables FLHSMV to electronically verify birth certificate data in compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. It facilitates immediate validation of birth records by routing verification requests to vital records offices across all U.S. states, territories, New York City, and the District of Columbia, thereby supporting secure issuance of driver licenses and identification cards. The procurement is justified as a non-competitive, single-source acquisition because NAPHSIS is the sole owner and provider of the EVVE software, with no authorized resellers or equivalent alternatives capable of delivering the real-time verification functionality required under federal law. Alternative verification sources such as state vital records offices or commercial providers like Vitalchek were evaluated but found inadequate for these needs. The contract is governed by relevant Florida statutes and administrative rules and incorporates federal requirements for data security and personal identity protection. Key contract administration is handled by FLHSMV officials, with Joley Owens serving as the primary point of contact. Deliverables include a fully operational EVVE system integrated into FLHSMV’s licensing workflow, ensuring electronic, auditable birth certificate verification. The contract's place of performance is Florida, with acceptance conducted electronically via EVVE and final approval centralized within FLHSMV. The procurement does not specify detailed evaluation criteria or include traditional federal acquisition clauses, reflecting its state-level, sole-source nature and compliance-driven motivation.