Operation and Management of Contractor-Operated Correctional Facilities – South Bay CF

The Florida Department of Corrections is issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN FDC-27-023) to establish a contract for the operation and management of South Bay Correctional Facility in Palm Beach County, with proposal replies due December 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a mandatory site visit on October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. No set-aside or preference program applies to this procurement.

The facility houses 1,948 beds across minimum, medium, and close custody security levels for adult males. The selected contractor assumes full operational, security, health services, and programmatic responsibility. The estimated current annual spend is $51,613,004; respondents must achieve a per diem rate meeting or exceeding a mandatory seven percent cost savings requirement under Florida Statutes Chapter 957. The initial contract term is three years with options to renew for successive two-year periods subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability. Service commencement is anticipated July 1, 2027, with full transition by June 2027.

Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of experience providing similar correctional facility operation and management services, supported by audited financial statements or equivalent financial capability documentation and a Dun & Bradstreet Financial Stress Class of 1, 2, 3, or 4. Respondents must submit a reply bond equal to five percent of the total proposal price for one year and, upon award, furnish a performance guarantee of $8 million or the average annual contract price, whichever is greater. The contractor must comply with Florida Department of Corrections policies, PREA standards, HIPAA requirements, and ACA Standards. Mandatory submission documents include completion of Form 1 (Contact Information), Form 2 (Conflict of Interest), Form 3 (No Involvement), Form 4 (Business Experience, minimum three references), Form 5 (Subcontracting), Form 6 (Mandatory Responsiveness Certification), Form 7 (Pass/Fail and Non-Collusion Certification), Forms 8–11 (statutory certifications including foreign country of concern, PUR 7801 vendor certification, drug-free workplace, and forced/coerced labor), Attachment C (Price Sheet with per diem rates for two capacity levels), Attachment J (Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement), and documentation of financial stability. All responses must be submitted through the MyFloridaMarketPlace Sourcing Event via SAP Business Network. Questions should be directed to Sharita Newman, Procurement Officer, at Purchasing@FDC.MyFlorida.com with the solicitation number in the subject line.