Addendum No. 1-Timeline.pdf

This addendum document modifies the timeline for the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services Request for Proposal 2526-01 RFP AA for license examination development and administration services. Addendum No. 1, issued on May 18, 2026, pushes back the vendor response submission deadline to June 15, 2026, and establishes the Questions and Answers posting date as May 22, 2026. The RFP seeks a qualified contractor to develop and administer computer-based testing platforms for insurance professionals, state fire marshals, and funeral and cemetery services across Florida, encompassing approximately 108,048 annual graded examinations. The initial contract term is five years beginning July 1, 2026, with renewal options for up to an additional five years. All responses must be submitted through the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) by the revised deadline, with public opening and Notice of Intent to Award scheduled for subsequent dates as outlined in the updated timeline.

The contract is structured as a no-cost arrangement to the State, with the selected contractor responsible for all operational expenses including testing site maintenance, staffing, website operations, and call center services. Pricing evaluation comprises 25 of 145 total points, calculated by averaging renewal term pricing and weighting initial term pricing at 70 percent and renewal pricing at 30 percent, while technical evaluation comprises 120 points across multiple categories. The contractor must maintain a $500,000 performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit, ensure all employees pass Level 2 background screening and register with E-Verify, maintain data centers within the continental United States, and comply with NIST cybersecurity standards and Florida Statutes Section 501.171. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses are identified, and no incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the available documentation. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible respondent achieving the highest total evaluation score.