Attachment I, Project Final Submittal Section B.xlsx

The file is an Attachment I, Project Final Submittal Section B for 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: Division One for Cabling Distribution System and Division Two for E-Rate Category Two services. The department intends to award contracts to up to 10 responsive respondents across Florida's ten defined regions. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on August 21, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date upon execution. The initial contract term is three years, with potential renewal options for up to three additional years.

The procurement is 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. Potential service recipients include state agencies, political subdivisions, municipalities, public schools and districts, universities, community colleges, libraries, and certain nonprofit organizations. 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 experience, staffing, service delivery, and customer service. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must complete various compliance forms, including Drug Free Workplace Certification and attestations about labor practices and non-discrimination.