Sponsorship of the Florida Public Radio, Television, and Multi-media Emergency Network

This contracting opportunity from the state of Florida, specifically Leon County, is for the sponsorship of the Florida Public Radio, Television, and Multi-media Emergency Network (FPREN). Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens) is seeking a 36-month sponsorship that will provide direct reimbursement to Florida's 28 public radio and television stations for airtime costs of FPREN emergency initiatives, particularly during hurricane season. As part of the sponsorship, Citizens will receive a short tag and banner web ad approved by the member stations, though the sponsorship tags must not provide any direct call to action. The sponsorship and broadcasting will be limited to the state of Florida only. Citizens has determined that FPREN is the single source for this service in the Florida market, as they provide a unique interconnected network of public broadcast stations that can tailor messages to Citizens' needs during emergencies. The contract term is from April 24, 2023, to April 23, 2026, with a total contract value of $726,960.

This opportunity is specific to the state of Florida, with the primary jurisdictions being Leon County and the City of Tampa. Citizens will review any information received from prospective vendors and, if it is determined that the services are only available from a single source, will provide notice of the intended single-source decision as required by Florida Statutes. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were mentioned in the provided information. The incumbent vendor or current contractor was not specified, and the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration was also not detailed. The provided budget range for this contract is $726,960.