Florida alliance of information and referral services (FLAIRS)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking to procure services from the Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services (FLAIRS) to provide free information to the public about the USDA Child Nutrition Programs, as authorized by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This is a single source procurement with an estimated value of up to $194,000 and an approximate contract amount of $64,000, covering the period from the date of execution through August 31, 2022. The justification for this single source procurement is that FLAIRS is the 211 collaborative organization for the state of Florida, responsible for the Florida 211 Network, which serves as the single point of coordination for information and referral for health and human services. FLAIRS is the only organization in Florida certified by the Federal Communications Commission to operate the 2-1-1 phone number and to catalog and disseminate comprehensive health and human service information to Florida residents.

This is a sole source procurement, and as such, there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current contractor is FLAIRS, and they have the existing infrastructure and technology required to provide the services. The procurement process does not include any evaluation criteria, as this is a single source procurement. The deadline for this opportunity is May 3, 2022.