Workers Compensation Research Institute Incorporated

The Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation in Florida is awarding a single-source contract to the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) for statistical analysis and benchmarking services to evaluate the performance of the state’s workers’ compensation system. The contract, valued at $205,000, is justified solely on WCRI’s unique and proprietary CompScope™ methodology, which provides comparative data across multiple states and includes detailed reports on indemnity, medical costs, duration metrics, and treatment patterns essential for legislative decision-making. No competitive bidding process was conducted, as WCRI is the only entity capable of delivering this specialized analysis, and no other organization possesses the same historical data, analytical tools, or institutional expertise. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, with a protest window closing on May 4, 2026, in accordance with Florida Statute §120.57(3), which requires any protest to be filed within 72 hours and supported by a $2,500 surety bond to proceed. Performance is to be conducted within Florida, with deliverables consisting of two proprietary CompScope™ reports that will inform policy and system stability efforts. While the contract includes no specified timeline for performance duration, delivery method, or formal inspection criteria, the acceptance of WCRI’s reports by the Division serves as the sole performance metric. The procurement is administered under Florida state law and does not incorporate any Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, nor does it include standard contract elements such as CLINs, option periods, key personnel requirements, or socioeconomic certifications. All communications and invoice submissions should be directed to the Office of Purchasing and Contractual Services, with no accounting codes or payment details formally outlined.