Bay District Schools E-Rate Managed Internal Broadband Services RFP #26-06
Bay County School DistrictSchool · Panama City, FL- Due
- Feb 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Dan Fuller
- 850-767-4209
The 30-second brief
Bay District Schools is soliciting proposals for E-Rate eligible Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS). This includes management, monitoring, maintenance, and operational support of the District-owned internal broadband infrastructure across 33 school campuses and facilities. The contract term is 5 years.
Managed internal broadband services including operation, management, monitoring, and maintenance of District-owned equipment.
Price (41 points), Qualifications and Experience (19 points), Specifications/Scope of Work (30 points), Required Forms (5 points), Minority/Women's Business Enterprise participation (10 points)
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Summary
Bay District Schools is soliciting proposals for E-Rate eligible Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS).
This includes management, monitoring, maintenance, and operational support of the District-owned internal broadband infrastructure across 33 school campuses and facilities. The contract term is 5 years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Managed internal broadband services including operation
- Management
- Monitoring
- Maintenance of District-owned equipment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Proposal Acknowledgement Form
- 470 Request for Proposal acknowledgement
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions
- Conflict of Interest form
- E-rate Certification Form
- Reference forms
- Sample invoice
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- Bay District Schools, Purchasing Department, 1150 West 17th Street, Panama City, FL 32405
- Scope location
- Bay District Schools across 33 campuses and associated facilities
- Reported agency
- Bay District Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Bay County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Bay District Schools, Purchasing Department, 1150 West 17th Street, Panama City, FL 32405. For questions, contact Dan Fuller.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Bay County School District in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Dan Fuller at 850-767-4209. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Managed internal broadband services including operation, management, monitoring, and maintenance of District-owned equipment.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price (41 points), Qualifications and Experience (19 points), Specifications/Scope of Work (30 points), Required Forms (5 points), Minority/Women's Business Enterprise participation (10 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bay County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Bay County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Bay County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Acknowledgement Form, 470 Request for Proposal acknowledgement, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions, Conflict. Review the full document from Bay County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bay District Schools across 33 campuses and associated facilities. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.