School District of Osceola County - Internet, WAN and Special Construction Services - SDOC-27-030-P-DM (2026)
Osceola County School DistrictSchool · Kissimmee, FL- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Daniel Munoz
- (407) 483-3684
The 30-second brief
The School District of Osceola County requests competitive sealed proposals for dedicated public Internet access with DDoS mitigation, leased lit fiber, and leased dark fiber wide area network services across 77 schools and facilities spanning 1,506 square miles. The procurement seeks scalable fiber connectivity ranging from 25 Gbps to 100+ Gbps for Internet access, and symmetrical bandwidths of 5 Gbps to 25 Gbps for district sites, delivering unified end-to-end network performance and fault isolation. The initial contract term is five years, with two subsequent five-year renewal options for a maximum of 15 years, commencing July 1, 2027. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET via VendorLink, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference on September 30, 2026. Required submissions include Vendor Proposed Pricing in .xlsx format, acknowledgement forms, debarment certifications, and local business tax receipts.
Internet Access with Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS); Leased Lit Fiber (LLF) wide area network; Leased Dark Fiber (LDF) wide area network; Category One Network Equipment; Category One Maintenance and Operations
Qualifications of the Respondent, Technical Approach to Services, Cost of E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services, Quality of Proposal Submission, Cost of E-Rate Ineligible Goods and Services, Single Point of Accountability, Total Long-Term Cost of E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services, District Cost Across the Full Contract Term
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Summary
The School District of Osceola County requests competitive sealed proposals for dedicated public Internet access with DDoS mitigation, leased lit fiber, and leased dark fiber wide area network services across 77 schools and facilities spanning 1,506 square miles.
The procurement seeks scalable fiber connectivity ranging from 25 Gbps to 100+ Gbps for Internet access, and symmetrical bandwidths of 5 Gbps to 25 Gbps for district sites, delivering unified end-to-end network performance and fault isolation. The initial contract term is five years, with two subsequent five-year renewal options for a maximum of 15 years, commencing July 1, 2027. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET via VendorLink, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference on September 30, 2026. Required submissions include Vendor Proposed Pricing in .xlsx format, acknowledgement forms, debarment certifications, and local business tax receipts.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Qualifications of the Respondent
- Technical Approach to Services
- Cost of E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services
- Quality of Proposal Submission
- Cost of E-Rate Ineligible Goods and Services
- Single Point of Accountability
- Total Long-Term Cost of E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services
- District Cost Across the Full Contract Term
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Internet Access with Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS)
- Leased Lit Fiber (LLF) wide area network
- Leased Dark Fiber (LDF) wide area network
- Category One Network Equipment
- Category One Maintenance and Operations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
13- Vendor Proposed Pricing Attachment C
- RFP Submittal Letter
- Drug Free Workplace Certification
- Instructions For Debarment Certification
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Emergency/Storm Related Catastrophe Acknowledgement
- Notification Regarding Public Entity Crime and Discriminatory Vendor Lists
- Prohibition Against Contracting with Scrutinized Companies
- Conflict of Interest
- Confidential Materials Acknowledgement
- State of Florida - Use of Coercion Affidavit
- Schools and Libraries Division E-Rate Participant Acknowledgement Form
- Signed Addenda
- Submit to
- https://vendorlink.osceola.org
- Duration
- 180 months
- Scope location
- Kissimmee, FL
- Reported agency
- School District of Osceola County
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Osceola County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 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://vendorlink.osceola.org. For questions, contact Daniel Munoz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Osceola 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 Daniel Munoz at (407) 483-3684. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internet Access with Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS); Leased Lit Fiber (LLF) wide area network; Leased Dark Fiber (LDF) wide area network; Category One Network Equipment; Category One Maintenance and Operations. 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, Technical Approach to Services, Cost of E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services, Quality of Proposal Submission, Cost of E-Rate Ineligible Goods and Services, Single Point..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Osceola County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Osceola County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Osceola 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Vendor Proposed Pricing Attachment C, RFP Submittal Letter, Drug Free Workplace Certification, Instructions For Debarment Certification, Certification Regarding Debarment, Emergency/Storm Related Cata. Review the full document from Osceola 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: Kissimmee, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.