My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program Wind Certification Entities – Service Region 3

The Florida Department of Financial Services is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Wind Certification Entities (WCE) to provide wind certification analysis under the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program for Service Region 3, which includes Leon County. The primary objective is to select vendors who can conduct comprehensive wind mitigation inspections for condominium associations, with a focus on certifying wind resistance and potential insurance mitigation opportunities. Respondents must be able to provide services throughout the entire geographic area of Service Region 3 and have a minimum of 5 years of experience performing wind mitigation inspections on condominiums and similar structures. The RFP outlines specific requirements for wind mitigation inspectors, including detailed reporting within 7 business days and completing final inspections within 48 hours. Evaluation criteria will include technical capabilities, pricing (with a maximum of 50 points allocated to pricing), and the vendor's ability to meet mandatory responsiveness requirements. The proposal responses are due by November 5, 2024, with an anticipated contract start date of November 19, 2024. The initial contract term will be one year, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Department indicates a commitment to diversity in its procurement program. Respondents must be registered with the Florida Department of State and comply with various state requirements, including using the E-Verify system for new employees and certifying they are not on scrutinized company lists. Vendors are prohibited from requesting compensation from condominium associations beyond the established program parameters and are restricted from selling additional services to assigned associations. The Pilot Program has a current appropriation that could support up to 150 grants to condominium associations, though the Department does not guarantee a minimum number of inspection assignments for any awarded WCE. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the RFP mentions a statewide inspection budget of $600,000. Respondents must also provide Errors and Omissions insurance and meet stringent ethics and confidentiality requirements, with potential contract termination for violations of the specified guidelines.