Double Blind Drawing Software

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking double-blind drawing software solutions to support the issuance of new quota alcoholic beverage licenses across Florida's 67 counties. The procurement focuses on a comprehensive software platform that can conduct randomized license drawings with high security, transparency, and auditability, meeting statutory requirements under Section 561.19 and Rule 61A-5 of Florida Administrative Code. The required software must support up to 67 annual double-random drawings, import up to 10,000 entry applications, generate random seed numbers, and produce animated video presentations of drawing results. Key technical requirements include customizable user interfaces, two-factor authentication, single sign-on capabilities, disaster recovery planning, and certification of double-random drawing compliance. Vendor questions are due by January 9, 2026, with anticipated answers provided on January 14, 2026, and complete RFI responses are required by February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, submitted electronically to Procurement@MyFloridaLicense.com.

While this RFI is primarily an information-gathering exercise with no immediate contract award, the DBPR encourages participation from Certified Business Enterprises and seeks comprehensive pricing models including one-time fees, subscription costs, implementation expenses, training costs, certification fees, and ongoing support. Vendors are advised to submit materials with potential confidentiality considerations, understanding all documents are subject to Florida's Public Records Act. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or existing technology infrastructure, but vendors are encouraged to identify any applicable state term contracts or cooperative purchasing agreements. Respondents should be prepared to provide detailed cost structures and potential integration capabilities. All vendors are responsible for their own RFI preparation and submission costs, with procurement inquiries directed to Ashley Strickland at the provided contact information. Though no specific budget range is mentioned, the complexity of the required software solution suggests significant potential investment in a sophisticated, secure drawing management system.