SeaHUB Development

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) intends to enter into a single-source contract with AskReply, Inc. for the redevelopment of the SeaCIP grant application management system into a new platform called SeaHUB, specifically for the Seaport office's project management activities. This procurement, posted in Leon County, will focus on creating a comprehensive system to review projects, allocate funding, and manage activities for Florida's 16 ports. The sole-source contract is valued at $276,284.27 and stems from the unique qualifications of AskReply, Inc. as the original developer of the existing SeaCIP system. The contract opportunity was posted on October 30, 2024, with a response deadline of November 4, 2024, in accordance with Section 287.057(5) of Florida Statutes. The primary deliverables include a fully redeveloped grant management system that addresses the current system's age and maintenance challenges, with the goal of improving project oversight and funding allocation processes for Florida's seaport infrastructure.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with AskReply, Inc. being the sole identified vendor for this specific project. The existing SeaCIP system will serve as the foundational infrastructure for the new SeaHUB platform, requiring direct integration and transformation by the original system developer. The contract represents a targeted technological upgrade focused specifically on FDOT's seaport project management capabilities, with no indication of additional vendor competition or alternative procurement strategies. The total project budget of $276,284.27 suggests a focused, well-defined scope of work primarily centered on system redevelopment and enhancement. Given the sole-source nature of the contract, the procurement appears to be based on AskReply, Inc.'s specific technical expertise and intimate knowledge of the existing grant management system's architecture and functionality.