Search Function Solution for Public-Facing Websites

The Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals under RFP #26/27-001 for a robust, secure, and user-friendly text-based search function solution for its public-facing websites. The primary objective is to maintain a text-searchable repository of agency final orders and public information in compliance with Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. The selected vendor will provide software, implementation, migration of approximately 510,331 indexed PDF documents, testing, training, maintenance, and support. The solution must support approximately .402 terabytes of data, integrate with Microsoft IIS, and adhere to ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, as well as Florida cybersecurity standards. The anticipated contract term is five years with a possible five-year renewal option, featuring a production go-live deadline of November 15, 2026. A single award will be made based on a total of 500 points, with 400 points allocated to the technical proposal and 100 points to the cost proposal. Payment is structured as a fixed price based on project milestones, deliverables, or recurring services. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 PM on August 17, 2026, and must include various mandatory certifications, including attestations regarding foreign countries of concern and the prohibition of coerced labor.