Management Consulting Services RFP V2

The Florida Department of Management Services is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 25-80101500-RFP-V2) to establish a new State Term Contract for Management Consulting Services, seeking to replace the existing contract and potentially make multiple statewide awards. The procurement covers nine service categories: Organizational Strategy Development, Project Management Consulting, Program Research and Planning, Executive Leadership Development, Policy and Regulation Consulting, Process Improvement, Litigation Consulting, Systems Alignment, and Comprehensive Grants Management for Federal Disaster and Emergency Assistance Programs. Consultants will be evaluated on a 100-point system, with 90 points allocated to the Technical Proposal (45 points for Experience and 45 points for Proposed Solution) and 10 points for the Cost Proposal. Key dates include a solicitation posting on April 9, 2025, a questions deadline of April 23, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of June 17, 2025. Respondents must provide detailed technical proposals for each service category they intend to provide, demonstrating statewide service delivery capabilities, with specific job titles ranging from Junior Consultant (minimum 3 years' experience) to Principal Consultant (minimum 10 years' experience).

The procurement appears open to a wide range of consulting firms, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal and the Business Network, complete a Florida Substitute Form W-9, and submit various mandatory certifications including a Vendor Certification Form, Foreign Country of Concern Attestation, and No Offshoring declaration. The previous contract had an annual spend of approximately $90 million in Fiscal Year 2023-2024, though future spending is not guaranteed. The Department reserves the right to award to one or multiple respondents statewide or by region, or to make no award at all. Respondents must comply with numerous state requirements, including using E-Verify for new employees, not participating in boycotts, and maintaining a drug-free workplace. Out-of-state corporations must be registered with the Florida Department of State, and all contractors will be subject to a 1% transaction fee on all payments. Pricing will be based on maximum hourly rates by job title, with potential for negotiated lower rates or project-based pricing for more complex requirements.