The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to improve the management and oversight of information technology (IT) procurement and contracting within state agencies. It establishes the Bureau of Enterprise Project Management and Oversight as part of the Florida Digital Service, which will oversee IT contracts, report annually on project statuses, and adopt rules for effective project oversight. A key change includes the revised definition of a "major information technology system," now defined as a system with a total cost of ownership of $10 million or more that impacts end users or supports critical operations. The bill also mandates that state agencies include specific information in their solicitations and contracts, and adhere to established processes.

Additionally, the bill assigns new responsibilities to the Florida Digital Service, such as reviewing state agency IT budget requests for compliance with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity standards, and developing a comprehensive indexed data catalog. It requires the Florida Digital Service to manage independent verification and validation contracts and emphasizes the importance of data interoperability and cybersecurity. The bill also introduces new contract requirements, including data portability and operational documentation from vendors, and outlines procedures for competitive solicitations to ensure transparency in the procurement process. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1292 Filed: 20.22, 282.0051, 287.0591