Statewide Dental Services

The Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is requesting proposals via ITN 2526-031 for statewide dental services administration and coordination, with replies due August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET and public opening at 10:30 a.m. ET the same day. APD is seeking a qualified nonprofit organization to operate this program.

The scope includes diagnostic, preventive, restorative, endodontic, periodontal, surgical, orthodontic, and denture-related treatments; care coordination; transportation assistance; and provider network management serving individuals with developmental disabilities across APD's six regional divisions spanning all 67 Florida counties. The vendor acts as payor of last resort and must manage multiple service categories with annually itemized pricing for both the initial five-year term and renewal term.

APD has appropriated $3.6 million for implementation. The contract term is five years from execution with an option for one additional five-year renewal term, contingent on satisfactory performance, fund availability, and Florida law compliance. Pricing must cover all administrative expenses, labor, materials, technology, reporting, subcontractor costs, and other necessary expenses.

Evaluation will score technical replies (95 points maximum across qualifications, service delivery plan, and management plan) and price replies (5 points maximum), with lowest responsive price receiving maximum points. APD reserves the right to negotiate with one or more respondents, waive minor irregularities, reject all replies, or award to multiple contractors if in the state's best interest.

Respondents must register with MyFloridaMarketPlace, obtain Florida business authorization, and complete W-9 registration with the Department of Financial Services. The vendor must comply with HIPAA and execute a Business Associate Agreement governing Protected Health Information. Respondents must submit three references, subcontractor listings, financial statements, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and compliance certifications including forced labor attestations and foreign country of concern statements.

A Pre-Solicitation Conference is scheduled for June 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Technical questions are due July 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Presentations and negotiations are anticipated September 8–18, 2026, with an anticipated agency decision on October 5, 2026.