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Florida DCF Seeks Sole-Source Vehicle Valuation Services for Eligibility Programs

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Economic Self Sufficiency, is seeking to procure vehicle valuation services to support eligibility determinations for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Cash Assistance programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Economic Self Sufficiency - OEMs and Vendors: - JD Power and Associates (sole source, nationally recognized provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Vehicle valuation services - Industry-standard data compatible with DCF's mainframe system - Required for compliance with federal regulations (7CFR 273.8 and 42 CFR Part 435) - Commodity code: 80101513 (Financial analysis or valuation services) - Estimated value: $69,000 per year, three-year term - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Data must be accepted by automobile dealers and financial institutions - Only JD Power (which acquired NADA) provides the required methodology and analytics - DCF is requesting information from other vendors, but JD Power is currently identified as the sole source

Description

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is procuring vehicle valuation services to support department staff in conducting eligibility determinations for Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Cash Assistance programs. The procurement is a single source acquisition intended to contract with JD Power and Associates, the sole nationally recognized provider of vehicle valuation data compatible with the department's system requirements. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with an estimated value of $69,000 per year. This service is required to comply with federal regulations 7CFR 273.8 and 42 CFR Part 435 regarding eligibility determinations.

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