Aviation Hull and Protection and Indemnity Insurance V2

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for aviation hull and protection & indemnity insurance coverage for state agencies and eligible users, including the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of Military Affairs, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The solicitation seeks comprehensive coverage for piloted aircraft owned, leased, loaned, borrowed, or in the care, custody, and control of the named insureds, as well as property damage to aircraft of others. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest calculated premium, and DMS reserves the right to request additions or deletions to the coverage during the contract term. Bids are due by September 9, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is September 28, 2024. Mandatory requirements for bidders include certifications related to compliance with state laws and regulations, possession of required licenses and experience, and submission of pricing, insurer information, and other documentation.

This state and local contract opportunity is open to all interested parties, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is not identified in the provided information. The average annual spend over the past two years was $379,500, though this is provided for informational purposes only. The Department is committed to diversity in its procurements and encourages participation from certified woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned business enterprises.