Brevard County School District Crowdfunding Services District-Wide Re-Bid 27-0001-Q-DR 2026
- Due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Dawn Richer
- (321) 633-1000 ext 11637
The 30-second brief
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for district-wide crowdfunding services to bring in revenue for schools under RFQ 27-0001-Q-DR. The scope includes providing access to an externally hosted crowdfunding platform, tools for creating project descriptions and setting fundraising goals, processing donations, fund disbursement, reporting, account management, training, and technical support. Selected vendors must comply with K-12 requirements for transparency, student privacy (FERPA and COPPA), material ownership, and legal compliance, with total commissions or fees not exceeding 15%. Responses are due by 2:00 pm on October 7, 2026, via the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal, following a question deadline of September 28, 2026. The initial contract term is two years with up to three optional one-year renewal periods.
Externally hosted crowdfunding platform access; project management and promotion tools; donation processing and fund disbursement; financial, Project-specific, And donor reporting; account management, Training, And technical support services
Respondent's Profile (5%), Experience and References (15%), Implementation Plan (35%), Fee Schedule (45%), Required Respondent's Acknowledgement (Pass/Fail, 50% of Total), Compliance (Pass/Fail, 50% of Total)
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Summary
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for district-wide crowdfunding services to bring in revenue for schools under RFQ 27-0001-Q-DR. The scope includes providing access to an externally hosted crowdfunding platform, tools for creating project descriptions and setting fundraising goals, processing donations, fund disbursement, reporting, account management, training, and technical support.
Selected vendors must comply with K-12 requirements for transparency, student privacy (FERPA and COPPA), material ownership, and legal compliance, with total commissions or fees not exceeding 15%. Responses are due by 2:00 pm on October 7, 2026, via the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal, following a question deadline of September 28, 2026. The initial contract term is two years with up to three optional one-year renewal periods.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Externally hosted crowdfunding platform access
- Project management and promotion tools
- Donation processing and fund disbursement
- Financial, Project-specific, And donor reporting
- Account management, Training, And technical support services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- RFQ Acknowledgement and Statement of Compliance
- Vendor Application
- Form W-9
- Certified Business Program Reciprocity Affidavit
- Respondent's Profile
- Experience and References
- Implementation Plan
- Fee Schedule
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/brevardschools
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Viera, FL
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Brevard County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 7, 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: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/brevardschools. For questions, contact Dawn Richer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Brevard 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 RFQ 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 Dawn Richer at (321) 633-1000 ext 11637. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Externally hosted crowdfunding platform access; project management and promotion tools; donation processing and fund disbursement; financial, Project-specific, And donor reporting; account management, Training, And technical support services. 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: "Respondent's Profile (5%), Experience and References (15%), Implementation Plan (35%), Fee Schedule (45%), Required Respondent's Acknowledgement (Pass/Fail, 50% of Total), Compliance (Pass/Fail, 50% o..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Brevard County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Brevard County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Brevard 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 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: RFQ Acknowledgement and Statement of Compliance, Vendor Application, Form W-9, Certified Business Program Reciprocity Affidavit, Respondent's Profile, Experience and References, Implementation Plan, F. Review the full document from Brevard 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: Viera, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.