Need for Additional Dentists

The Florida Board of Governors is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to the vendor community to obtain information regarding the need for additional dentists in the state of Florida, specifically within Leon County. This is an RFI for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for offers. The information gathered may be used to develop a future solicitation. The RFI seeks to determine the supply and demand for licensed dentists, the cost to educate and train the identified number of needed dentists, and the overall cost of the proposal. The objectives include assessing the need for more dentists in Florida, determining where those needs are located, and how the state can meet that need through expansion of current state dental programs or creation of new programs. Vendors are asked to provide information on the current supply and demand for dentists, including the specific locations within the state where additional dentists may be needed, as well as pricing and availability information for general dentists and specialty dentists such as endodontists, orthodontists, and periodontists. The Board is looking to award a single contract with a tentative start date of July 1, 2024, and is aiming to receive the results of the analysis by the end of calendar year 2024.

The RFI does not set any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The Board has not set an estimated budget for this contract and is looking for vendors to provide cost estimates.