Independent Testing Lab Services

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Independent Testing Lab Services to support the agency's regulatory and investigative functions under Florida gambling statutes. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive forensic reviews of gambling devices including slot machines and video poker machines, consult on the development of administrative rules and regulations related to gaming, provide expert testimony and analysis support for criminal and regulatory investigations, and conduct independent testing of slot machines pursuant to Rule 75-14.038(1), Florida Administrative Code. The contractor must maintain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for independent testing laboratories and provide all necessary equipment and qualified professional staff at no expense to the FGCC. Deliverables include monthly activity reports and detailed forensic review summaries, with annual recommendations summaries and forensic review summaries due by June 30 of each contract year. The RFP was posted on April 15, 2026, with a deadline for submitting written questions by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 22, 2026, and proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 2, 2026, to Lisa Mustain, Director of Administration, at 4070 Esplanade Way, Suite 250, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7033. Public opening of proposals is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a Notice of Intent to Award anticipated on June 22, 2026. The evaluation criteria consists of an 80-point technical proposal and a 20-point cost proposal, with cost evaluation conducted using the present value methodology required by Florida Statutes.

The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with an anticipated annual spending cap of $200,000 and no minimum guaranteed spend. The initial contract term is two years with potential renewal for up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds, with an estimated start date of July 1, 2026. The contractor must register with the Florida Department of State, complete a Florida Substitute Form W-9, and comply with all applicable Florida and federal laws, including E-Verify requirements, civil rights provisions, and public records disclosure obligations. The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it reference disadvantaged enterprise programs or incumbent vendors. Monthly invoicing requires submission of activity reports and detailed forensic review summaries alongside compliance documentation. The FGCC reserves the right to award to one respondent or make no award and may terminate the contract for cause with 24 hours' notice or without cause with 30 days' notice.