EXP2636 PUR7776 211 Big Bend Final.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (NSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

81161708 Telephone Support Service

83111508 Toll-free inbound services

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

3 Year Term

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Division of Community Health Promotion, Bureau of Family Health Services

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The Department’s Division of Community Health Promotion, Bureau of Family Health Services has a need to purchase counseling, information and referral services per Chapter 287, Florida Statutes (F.S.); Title V, Section 505(a)(5)(E), Department of Health and Human Services; and Section 383.014, F.S. The Department is federally required to provide a toll-free telephone number (and other appropriate methods) for the use of parents to access information about health care providers and practitioners who provide health care services. State requirements are that the

AGENCY: Florida Department of Health (Department)

TITLE: Family Health Line Short description of the commodity or services desired: Toll-free Family Health Line counseling, information, and referral services.

CONTACT

Name: Bill Zimmerman Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (850) 617-5894 Email: Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: EXP2636

Date posted: 4/2/2025 Last day for receipt of information: 4/23/2025 mailto:Bill.Zimmerman@flhealth.gov

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

Department will provide perinatal mental health information through its toll-free hotline, which provides basic information on postpartum depression, and authorizes hotline operators to recommend further assistance.

In accordance with 60A-1.045 Florida Administrative Code, the Division of Community Health Promotion, Bureau of Family Health Services requests authorization to purchase, as a single source, counseling, information and referral services from 2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc.

Intended Single Source:

2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$1,050,000.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, services or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

Internet research conducted determined 2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc. to be the only vendor capable of providing all-inclusive, required services currently in place.

2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc. has the knowledge of all required programs, has experienced management and personnel staff, is responsive, and was a part of the implementation of the legislative mandate for the perinatal mental health services. This provider has historically been the only respondent during competitive solicitations and will allow the Department to maintain continuity of services without interruption.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Allegra Small, Purchasing Director

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.