Statewide Integrative Corrections Intelligence Platform

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking an independent third-party provider to design, implement, and support a Statewide Integrative Corrections Intelligence Platform. This solution is intended to detect, analyze, and mitigate contraband cellular activity and related criminal challenges within state-operated correctional institutions. The scope of work includes deploying the technology platform, providing ongoing technical expertise and system integration, and supporting investigative needs through data and analytics. The selected vendor must ensure the platform adheres to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contract features an initial one-year term with the possibility of up to three renewal years, pending legislative appropriation. Award selection is based on the highest final score, combining technical evaluations of corporate experience, qualifications, and project staffing with a cost point value. Key personnel requirements include a CEO with at least two years of experience and a Project Manager with two years of management experience within the last five years. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, staff are subject to rigorous background checks and must comply with strict institutional security protocols, including mandatory training on the Prison Rape Elimination Act and prohibitions against preferential treatment of inmates. Administrative requirements include the submission of monthly contraband intelligence and system uptime reports to the Contract Manager. Invoices must be submitted within ten days following the end of the service month. Vendors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance, including worker's compensation and general liability, with the Department listed as an additional named insured. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed physical package containing one signed original and four hard copies, accompanied by five searchable PDF electronic copies on unencrypted media.