26-008 Content Filter Service and subscription for 3 years

The Bibb County School District in Georgia has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-008 for a comprehensive content filtering service and subscription, seeking a hosted solution for a three-year term. The procurement requires a CIPA compliant content filtering service with advanced AI and cloud-native architecture that supports SSL decryption, hybrid filtering across devices and browsers, live activity reporting, complex policy creation, YouTube content filtering, and a parent portal for after-school access monitoring. Proposals are due on September 12, 2025, at 8 AM EST, with an evaluation process that will assess responsiveness, company overview, cost, and E-rate experience across 600 possible points. Vendors must provide detailed company backgrounds demonstrating their ability to meet all specified technical requirements, including features such as OneRoster integration, 90 days of searchable data history, multi-platform agents, and BYOD device filtering capabilities without requiring additional agents. The district intends to award a contract to a single respondent for an initial one-year term with potential for four subsequent renewals.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing for the proposed solution must remain firm for a minimum of 180 days from the proposal due date, and the contract will be funded through E-rate funds, requiring vendors to validate E-rate compliance. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and commercial general liability policies. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement process indicates a significant technology investment for a district-wide content filtering solution. Potential respondents must demonstrate technical expertise, compliance with state licensing requirements, and the ability to provide a robust, comprehensive filtering service that meets the district's extensive technical specifications and educational technology needs.