Temporary Detention Facilities

The State of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is issuing a Request for Information on behalf of the Florida Highway Patrol for temporary adult detention facility construction, with responses due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is an RFI for planning and cost-estimating purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure.

The Department seeks information from parties with proven, verifiable experience in building construction and detention facility development. Respondents should address location recommendations (preferably five or more sites south of Interstate 4), regional cost factors, detention standards and security levels appropriate for adults held up to 48 hours or more, maximum facility capacity of approximately 50 adults (male and female), minimum square footage requirements, infrastructure and security systems, operational support features, preliminary annual operational budget estimates, and regulatory considerations.

Submissions must include vendor background information documenting organizational history and experience with detention facility construction; customer references from federal, state, local, or county government projects; detailed descriptions of previous construction work; implementation timelines; and general pricing information presented as competitive ranges and cost variables rather than specific quotes. Responses must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or Excel format to Joley Owens at JoleyOwens@flhsmv.gov. Vendors must provide both an original and redacted version of each response, with confidential or trade secret information clearly marked in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 119 and Section 812.081.

RFI responses will be reviewed for informational purposes only and will not result in contract awards. Submission of an RFI response does not preclude vendors from responding to any related future competitive solicitation. The Department will use information gathered to develop preliminary cost and schedule baselines and may inform development of a future competitive solicitation. All vendor costs associated with response preparation are the responsibility of responding firms.