FLMCEISR

The Florida Department of Commerce, Office of Military and Defense, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 27-RFP-004-KP for a fixed-price contract to develop the Florida Military Current and Emerging Issues Summary Report. The objective is to provide research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and professional consulting services to identify and evaluate military, defense, installation, veteran, and policy issues that will require attention over the next four years to support state leadership transition planning. Key deliverables include a Florida Military Current and Emerging Issues Assessment, a Stakeholder Engagement Report, and a final Summary Report for executive-level leadership containing assessments of current conditions, emerging opportunities, and strategic recommendations. Proposals are due by October 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM EDT and must be submitted via U.S. Mail, courier, or hand delivery to the Caldwell Building in Tallahassee, with electronic submissions being strictly prohibited. The evaluation is based on a 250-point scale, with the Technical Response weighted most heavily at 180 points, followed by the Cost Proposal at 50 points and Past Performance References at 20 points. Award will be granted to the responsible and responsive respondent deemed most advantageous to the state. Contractors must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including sealing the Technical Proposal separately from the Cost Proposal and observing a 15-page limit for the technical volume. Required certifications include attestations regarding foreign countries of concern, lobbying, and drug-free workplace standards. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Ariba Supplier Network and the maintenance of insurance through providers licensed in Florida. Payment is contingent upon the written acceptance of deliverables by the Department of Commerce.