HID Global Corporation

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single source agreement with HID Global Corporation for software maintenance and support services under solicitation number SS 26 27 24, following statutory requirements for a 15-business-day public notice. The procurement is justified on the grounds that HID Global Corporation is the only known source capable of servicing and maintaining its proprietary hardware and software, which is critical to the Division of Licensing’s operations, including eligibility verification for concealed carry licenses and licenses in private investigation, recovery, and security industries. The agreement is scoped for a one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with services to be delivered throughout the state of Florida. The estimated contract value ranges between $96,477.83 and a ceiling of $150,000.00, aligned with the NAICS code 81112200 for software maintenance and support. The procurement process adheres to Section 120.57(3) and Rule 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code, ensuring compliance with state law for single-source justifications. Prospective vendors have until June 19, 2026, to submit information demonstrating their ability to provide comparable services, with all submissions directed to Edward Rondeau, Procurement Officer, at the department’s Tallahassee office. This notice is not a request for bids or proposals but an advertisement to ensure transparency and allow for potential competition before finalizing the sole-source award.