Florida Memory Elastic Search

The Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure and configure an Elasticsearch system and all dependent systems to ingest data from the DLIS Florida Memory database. The goal is to improve the use and searchability of the Florida Memory website. The RFP outlines requirements for an Elasticsearch server capable of supporting at least 100K requests per day, providing a method to re-index the Florida Memory database, and creating a search webpage with specific functionality. Responses are due by August 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, and the resulting contract will be in effect from the date of execution through September 30, 2029, with optional renewal periods. Respondents must provide a fixed price for the initial 5-year term and optional 5-year renewal term. The Department will evaluate Proposals based on criteria such as vendor experience, past performance, and technical approach, and will award the contract to the responsive and responsible Vendor who presents the best value.

The primary jurisdictions for this opportunity are Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, though it is open to bidders across the state of Florida. The RFP does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the funding for this project is dependent on annual appropriations by the Florida legislature and the availability of applicable federal funds. The estimated award value or budget range is not provided in the documentation.