Florida Historical Marker Repair

The Florida Department of State (the Department) is seeking proposals from qualified security system consultants to review and recommend a single system to replace the Department's multiple security, access, and badging systems and develop the required specifications. The consultant's assessment and report will be used in a future bid to secure a qualified vendor to replace all the security systems and components for the entire Department campus, which consists of office buildings, historic houses, and museums located around the City of Tallahassee. The consultant must have knowledge and expertise in security for cultural sites. The contract term is unspecified. The Department requires the selected consultant to provide a kickoff meeting, an initial and final draft of a Florida Historical Marker Repair Manual, and hourly-based evaluation, repair, and maintenance of the approximately 1,250 historical markers located in 66 of Florida's 67 counties. Evaluation criteria include the vendor's experience, project examples, proposed approach, and price. Proposals are due by April 18, 2024.

The RFP indicates the Department will consider vendor diversity in the evaluation process, but it does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not list any award values or budget ranges.