Vehicle Valuation Services

The Department of Children and Families in Florida is procuring vehicle valuation services through a single-source contract with JD Power and Associates to support eligibility determinations for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Cash Assistance programs. The contract, identified by solicitation number DCF SS 2526 025, is valued at $69,000 per year for a three-year term running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, totaling $207,000. The services require access to JD Power’s nationally recognized vehicle valuation data, which is deemed the only source capable of integrating seamlessly with the agency’s legacy mainframe systems and meeting federal regulatory standards under 7 CFR §273.8 and 42 CFR Part 435. The procurement was justified as sole-source under Florida Statute 287.057(3) due to the unique compatibility and industry-standing of JD Power’s methodology, which ensures accurate and consistent vehicle asset valuations critical to benefit program integrity. Performance is limited to the state of Florida, with all administrative functions coordinated through the Department’s Office of Economic Self Sufficiency in Tallahassee, and the primary point of contact is Sally Johns. No competitive evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or formal contract clauses were established, as the acquisition bypassed competitive procedures under state procurement rules. The contract does not specify options, renewal terms, subcontracting requirements, security clearances, or delivery logistics, as the deliverables are digital data services requiring no physical handling. Submission of required single-source justifications via mail, email, or fax was due by June 24, 2026, with no electronic portal or detailed formatting guidelines provided.