Examination Administration System and Examination Proctoring Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Agricultural Environmental Services is issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for qualified vendors to provide online, remote delivery, proctoring, and in-person examination administration services. The Department is seeking a single vendor to administer approximately 10,000 exams annually across pest control, agricultural pesticide, and mosquito control certifications. The vendor must have a network of at least 15 in-person test sites across Florida and provide technical support. Key requirements include validating examinee eligibility, delivering remote and in-person exams, securely storing exam materials, and providing results to the Department. Sealed replies are due by July 23, 2024, with a public opening on July 24, 2024. The resulting contract is expected to be for three years, with up to three one-year renewal options. The Department will not pay the vendor directly, but rather the vendor will collect a convenience fee from each examinee.

The ITN does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or any current contractors are not identified. The ITN states that the Department is seeking a vendor-hosted SaaS solution and is not interested in software development projects. All exam materials, data, and intellectual property will remain the property of the Department. The ITN does not provide an estimate of the possible award value or budget range.