Leon County Schools - Wide Area Network (WAN) Installation (E-Rate) - ITN 109-2026
Leon County School DistrictSchool · Tallahassee, FL- Due
- Jan 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 21, 2025
- Contract term
- 10 years
- Primary contact
- Tony Green
- (850) 488-1206
The 30-second brief
The School Board of Leon County, Florida is requesting sealed replies for a turnkey solution for a leased lit or leased dark fiber wide area network (WAN) and related services. The project involves connecting approximately 49 sites including schools, administrative, and support facilities across Leon County. The WAN network will serve approximately 31,000 students and 4,000 full-time staff, utilizing a hub-and-spoke topology connected to the LCSB Data Center located at 520 South Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL. Vendors may propose Leased Lit Fiber (LLF) or Leased Dark Fiber (LDF) solutions meeting specific scalability and 99.99% availability requirements, with 10 Gbps symmetrical transport bandwidth per location and scalability up to 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps at core/hub sites. Replies are due by January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, following a mandatory pre-bid conference on December 2, 2025.
Leased lit or leased dark fiber wide area network (WAN) and related services, Including installation, Maintenance, And technical support for 49 sites.
Qualifications of the Respondent (20%), Technical Approach to Services (30%), E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services (35%), Total Long-Term Cost of E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services (10%), Cost of E-Rate Ineligible Goods and Services (5%), Local Preference (10 Points), Small Business Certification (5 Points)
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Summary
The School Board of Leon County, Florida is requesting sealed replies for a turnkey solution for a leased lit or leased dark fiber wide area network (WAN) and related services.
The project involves connecting approximately 49 sites including schools, administrative, and support facilities across Leon County. The WAN network will serve approximately 31,000 students and 4,000 full-time staff, utilizing a hub-and-spoke topology connected to the LCSB Data Center located at 520 South Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL. Vendors may propose Leased Lit Fiber (LLF) or Leased Dark Fiber (LDF) solutions meeting specific scalability and 99.99% availability requirements, with 10 Gbps symmetrical transport bandwidth per location and scalability up to 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps at core/hub sites. Replies are due by January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, following a mandatory pre-bid conference on December 2, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Leased lit or leased dark fiber wide area network (WAN) and related services, Including installation, Maintenance, And technical support for 49 sites.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Attachment I, Cost Reply
- Attachment II, Required Provisions Certification
- Attachment III, Notice of Conflict of Interest
- Attachment IV, Respondent Contact Information
- Attachment V, Respondent’s Reference Form
- Attachment VI, Local Preference Affidavit
- Attachment VII, Subcontracting Form
- Attachment VIII, Drug-Free Workplace Certification
- Attachment IX, Certification Regarding Debarment
- Attachment X, Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Attachment XI, Vendor Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services
- Submit to
- Leon County Schools, Purchasing Department, 3397 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Duration
- 240 months
- Scope location
- Tallahassee, FL
- Reported agency
- Leon County Schools
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Leon County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 9, 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: Leon County Schools, Purchasing Department, 3397 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303. For questions, contact Tony Green.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Leon 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 ITB 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 Tony Green at (850) 488-1206. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Leased lit or leased dark fiber wide area network (WAN) and related services, Including installation, Maintenance, And technical support for 49 sites.. 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: "Qualifications of the Respondent (20%), Technical Approach to Services (30%), E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services (35%), Total Long-Term Cost of E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services (10%), Cost of E-Rate..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Leon County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Leon County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Leon 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 10 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
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: Attachment I, Cost Reply; Attachment II, Required Provisions Certification; Attachment III, Notice of Conflict of Interest; Attachment IV, Respondent Contact Information; Attachment V, Respondent’s Re. Review the full document from Leon 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: Tallahassee, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
