Juvenile Justice Information Systems (JJIS) Modernization Plan

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), specifically the Bureau of Information Technology, is seeking a contractor to modernize the Juvenile Justice Information Systems (JJIS) through a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP-11881). The procurement targets consultative services to analyze and redesign the current JJIS platform, which was originally implemented in 1998 and currently supports 9,087 users with 1.65 million youth records and 4.7 million referral records. Key deliverables include developing a strategic roadmap, creating two implementation plans (a full modernization and a minimalist upgrade approach), and designing a cloud-based technical architecture leveraging Microsoft Azure services such as App Service, SQL Database, Cognitive Services, and Machine Learning. The contractor will be responsible for conducting stakeholder interviews, implementing enhanced security measures, developing a document management system, and proposing technical solutions that improve scalability, performance, and system efficiency. The RFP was posted on March 14, 2025, with proposal submissions due by March 28, 2025, and all questions should be directed to Jackie Suttle at jackie.suttle@fldjj.gov or (850) 717-2321.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the project will require advanced technical capabilities in cloud architecture, information systems modernization, and juvenile justice technology integration. The existing infrastructure necessitates maintaining critical functionalities like SQL Server Reporting Services while transitioning to a more modern, secure platform. Technical requirements include implementing multi-factor authentication, robust encryption protocols, and a seamless document workflow management system. The contract's performance will be contingent on annual legislative appropriation, suggesting potential budget variability. Although specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the complexity of modernizing a comprehensive juvenile justice information system with 1.65 million records and supporting nearly 9,000 users indicates a substantial procurement opportunity. The project will require deep expertise in cloud migration, cybersecurity, and government information systems, with a particular focus on maintaining data integrity and operational efficiency within the juvenile justice ecosystem.