Attachment G, Project Commencement Submittal Section C.xlsx

The file is an Excel spreadsheet titled "Attachment G, Project Commencement Submittal Section C" associated with the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Request for Proposals (RFP) No. DMS-24/25-264 for Telecommunications Infrastructure Project Services 3 (TIPS 3). The RFP seeks to establish statewide contracts for telecommunications infrastructure cabling and communication systems installation services across two divisions: Cabling Distribution System and E-Rate Category Two services. The solicitation aims to award contracts to up to 10 responsive respondents across Florida's ten defined regions, with potential service recipients including state agencies, political subdivisions, municipalities, public schools, universities, community colleges, libraries, and certain nonprofit organizations. The RFP was posted on June 17, 2025, with proposals due by 2:00 PM on August 21, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date upon execution.

The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential renewal options for up to three additional years, funded through the General Appropriations Act from the Communications Working Capital Trust Fund with an initial appropriation of $108,035,421. The previous TIPS 2 contract had an average annual spend of approximately $5.5 million. Respondents must possess a valid Florida electrical contractor license and a BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification. The technical proposal will be evaluated across six key areas totaling 45 points, including Introduction, Experience and Ability, Proposed Staffing, Service Delivery Management, Responding to Quotes, and Customer Service. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly outlined, contractors must complete various compliance forms including Drug Free Workplace Certification, labor practice attestations, non-discrimination statements, and E-Verify system usage verification.