Attachment I, Project Final Submittal Section B.xlsx

The file is an Attachment I, Project Final Submittal Section B document for the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Telecommunications Infrastructure Project Services 3 (TIPS 3) Request for Proposals (RFP) No. DMS-24/25-264. The RFP seeks to establish statewide contracts for telecommunications infrastructure cabling and communication systems installation services, with the intent to award contracts to up to 10 responsive and responsible respondents across Florida's ten defined regions. The solicitation covers two primary divisions: Division One for Cabling Distribution System and Division Two for E-Rate Category Two services, with potential service recipients including state agencies, political subdivisions, municipalities, public schools and districts, 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 initial contract term is three years, with potential renewal options for up to three additional years, and will be 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 available points. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly outlined, the procurement includes multiple certification requirements addressing workplace diversity and ethical business practices. Contractors must complete a Drug Free Workplace Certification and various vendor compliance forms, including attestations about labor practices, non-discrimination, and E-Verify system usage.