SeaHUB Development

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking to procure 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 in Leon County. The primary objective is to create a comprehensive system that will enable FDOT to review projects, allocate funds, and manage project management activities for Florida's 16 ports. AskReply, Inc. was selected as the sole contractor due to their unique qualifications as the original developers of the existing SeaCIP system, which provides them with critical institutional knowledge for system redevelopment. The contract, valued at $276,284.27, aims to modernize the current 20-year-old system with the expectation of reducing maintenance costs, increasing productivity, saving time, and mitigating project and program risks. The procurement is being conducted under Section 287.057(5) of Florida Statutes, with the notice posted on October 30, 2024, and a response deadline of November 4, 2024.

This single source procurement does not appear to have explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. AskReply, Inc. is positioned as the incumbent vendor and sole source for the SeaHUB development, leveraging their extensive experience with the existing SeaCIP infrastructure. The technological integration will involve transitioning from the legacy SeaCIP system to the new SeaHUB platform, maintaining continuity in grant application management and project oversight for Florida's seaport operations. The contract represents a targeted investment in modernizing a critical state transportation infrastructure management tool, with a focused scope of work that emphasizes system efficiency and enhanced operational capabilities. The total contract value of $276,284.27 represents a strategic investment in technological improvement for the FDOT Seaport office's project management capabilities.