Custodial Services RFI

The Florida Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing, issued a Request for Information (RFI) on February 27, 2026, with a response deadline of March 20, 2026, to solicit vendor input regarding custodial services. This RFI is an information-gathering tool designed to determine the appropriate procurement method and to establish general, special, and technical specifications for potential future competitive solicitations. The Department is seeking information from experienced vendors with demonstrated expertise in providing custodial services, though specific deliverables, quantities, service locations, or performance metrics are not detailed in the RFI documentation. The primary objective of this RFI is to gather market intelligence from qualified providers to inform the Department's decision-making process regarding the scope and requirements of any subsequent formal solicitation. All vendor inquiries must be directed to John Nordmeyer, Purchasing Analyst Supervisor, at the Florida Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing, located at 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950, with all email correspondence including the RFI number (26-76111500-RFI) in the subject line. No bidders' conferences, site visits, or formal proposal submissions are required at this RFI stage.

The RFI documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises, indicating that participation may be available to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are outlined. Similarly, the RFI does not disclose contract award values, budget ranges, contract duration, renewal options, or funding sources, as the primary purpose remains information collection rather than formal competitive procurement. Vendors interested in responding should prepare comprehensive information regarding their custodial service capabilities and experience to support the Department's evaluation of market conditions and feasibility for subsequent procurement action.