Notice of Withdrawal and Negotiation Pursuant to Exceptional Purchase

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has announced its decision to proceed with the negotiation and purchase of certain commodities and services under an exceptional procurement process, bypassing the standard competitive solicitation due to receiving fewer than two responsive responses. This approach is authorized by section 287.057(6) of the Florida Statutes, which permits such a process when competitive responses are insufficient, and is intended to secure the best terms and conditions for the State. The notice clarifies that this purchase is not related to the previously withdrawn solicitation for Textbook Publishing Services and Printing, Binding, and Distribution Services, and marks the final posting regarding that solicitation on the DMS Vendor Information Portal. Any parties adversely affected by this decision are entitled to file a protest within 72 hours of the notice, following the procedures outlined in Florida law, with failure to do so resulting in waiver of further proceedings. The contract involves a procurement effort with an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, targeting vendors within the NAICS code 511130, which pertains to Book Publishers. The solicitation was posted on September 3, 2024, with a response deadline of September 6, 2024. The primary contact for questions is Angela Githens, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The procurement is managed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which operates within the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and the project is to be performed within Florida. Interested vendors can access additional details through the Florida Vendor Marketplace online portal.