Addendum 2 RFP-FGCC-25.26-11.pdf

This Addendum 2 document amends the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Independent Testing Lab Services issued by the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC). The amendment revises the Timeline of Events, establishing key deadlines and dates for the procurement process. The RFP seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive forensic reviews of gambling devices, consult on the development of administrative rules and regulations related to gaming, provide expert testimony and analysis support for criminal and regulatory investigations, and conduct independent testing of slot machines pursuant to Florida Administrative Code. The deadline for submitting written questions is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 22, 2026, with anticipated Q&A postings on May 1, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 2, 2026, to Lisa M. Mustain, Director of Administration, at the FGCC offices in Tallahassee. Public proposal opening is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a Notice of Intent to Award anticipated on June 22, 2026, and an estimated contract start date of July 1, 2026. The initial contract term is two years with potential renewal for up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

The contractor must maintain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for independent testing laboratories and provide all necessary equipment and qualified professional staff at no expense to the FGCC. The RFP is structured with an 80-point technical proposal evaluation and a 20-point cost proposal evaluation using the present value methodology required by Florida Statutes. The contract is fixed-price with an anticipated annual spending cap of $200,000 and no minimum guaranteed spend. Invoicing requires submission of monthly activity reports and detailed forensic review summaries, with annual recommendations summaries due by June 30 of each contract year. The contractor must register with the Florida Department of State, complete a Florida Substitute Form W-9, and comply with all applicable Florida and federal laws, including E-Verify requirements and public records disclosure obligations. The FGCC reserves the right to award to one respondent or make no award and may terminate the contract for cause with 24 hours' notice or without cause with 30 days' notice.