Workers Compensation Research Institute Incorporated

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation, is seeking to award a single-source contract to the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) for the procurement of proprietary statistical data and analytical reports essential to evaluating the performance of Florida’s workers’ compensation system. The contract, valued at $205,000, is justified under Florida Statutes Section 287.057(3) due to WCRI’s unique and exclusive possession of the CompScope™ Benchmarks and CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, which provide multi-state comparative analysis not available from any other source. These reports will enable the Division to assess key performance metrics—including medical cost trends, benefit delivery efficiency, and system outcomes—across other states, supporting data-driven policy decisions and potential legislative changes to ensure the long-term stability of Florida’s system. The solicitation, identified as 2526-04 SS WC, was publicly noticed from April 29 to May 4, 2026, with protests due by the end of the notice period, and no competitive bidding process was utilized. Performance is limited to the delivery of intangible analytical outputs, with the place of performance located in Florida, specifically for the Division in Tallahassee. Contract administration is managed by the Office of Purchasing and Contractual Services, with Chrisy Smith as the designated point of contact for inquiries, and payments are expected to be processed through the office located at 200 East Gaines Street. No line-item breakdown, option periods, or delivery schedule is specified, and no formal evaluation factors, technical standards, or inspection criteria beyond the acceptance of WCRI’s proprietary deliverables are outlined. The procurement excludes federal requirements such as FAR clauses, small business certifications, UEI or CAGE codes, or security clearances, reflecting its status as a state-level single-source acquisition governed by Florida law. The sole attachment, PUR7778, provides the formal justification for non-competitive procurement and contains the official price and statutory basis for the award.