Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #RFI 2026018
Florida DEP Seeks SaaS Mass Notification Solution for Statewide Alerts
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
June 23, 2026
Identifier
RFI 2026018
NAICS
541512, 541513, 541519
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is conducting market research for a hosted SaaS Mass Notification Solution to enhance emergency and non-emergency communications statewide. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Procurement Section, Carr Building, Room 215 - Products/Services Requested: - Hosted, web-based SaaS Mass Notification Solution - Must support multi-channel notifications (phone, SMS, email, RSS) - Geographic (GIS-based) targeting and multilingual support - Integration with Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) - 24/7/365 system access and helpdesk support - Real-time analytics, reporting, and opt-in portals - Unlimited recipients and administrators - Robust security: data encryption, secure login, US-based data centers - Role-based access, accessibility, and regulatory compliance - No on-premises hardware required - Support and Maintenance Services - Technical support, system maintenance, training, and implementation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be fully cloud-based (SaaS) and web-accessible - Must comply with accessibility and security standards - Solution should be scalable for statewide use and public opt-in - RFI is for information gathering only; no contract will be awarded at this stage
Description
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from interested parties about a hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Mass Notification Solution. The solution should enable DEP to notify employees and the public of emergency and non-emergency alerts throughout the state. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The DEP seeks to understand available market solutions and may issue a competitive solicitation later based on the information received.