Intent to Single Source Workforce Development Software Licensing

Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa are seeking to procure a single-source workforce development software licensing agreement with Economic Modeling (dba EMSI and Lightcast), a global pioneer in workforce data analysis. The procurement involves a web-based software tool that provides dynamic labor market analytics for analyzing workforce availability, supply chain dynamics, business expansion opportunities, and regional employment trends. The software offers unique proprietary features including an unsuppression methodology for government datasets, a specialized input-output model that breaks down job multipliers to the 5-digit SOC level, and automated industry cluster analysis using Harvard Business School methodologies. The contract will provide access for up to 3 users from the Neighborhood and Community Affairs Department, with the initial term running from June 3, 2024, to June 2, 2025, and automatic annual renewals. The procurement requires the vendor to be an authorized manufacturer's distributor capable of quoting the product, providing warranty service, maintenance, and repairs, and meeting comprehensive insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The incumbent vendor is Economic Modeling, LLC (Lightcast), which has an existing relationship with the City of Tampa for workforce development software. The contract includes user training, technical support, access to new data releases, and updates to Developer & Gazelle web applications. The total contract value is $31,000, with previous renewals ranging from $24,000 to $31,000, indicating a consistent annual investment in the software platform. The software is positioned as a critical tool for municipal economic development and workforce planning, offering unique capabilities that distinguish it from other market analysis tools. The vendor is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) located in Moscow, Idaho, with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 27-1605272, and the procurement is being processed through the City of Tampa's Purchasing Department.