26-52 Internet Content Filters

Jefferson County School System (JCSS) is issuing an electronic Request for Proposals (eRFP 26-52) for an internet content filter with setup and support services through the Bidnet Direct platform. The procurement seeks a single responsive and responsible vendor to provide comprehensive internet content filtering solutions, specifically Lightspeed Content Filter and Lightspeed Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions with no substitutes accepted. Deliverables include 5,900 units of Lightspeed Filter licensing (available in both 1-year and 3-year options) and 627 units of Lightspeed MDM licensing (available in both 1-year and 3-year options), with the initial contract term beginning July 1, 2026, for three years, plus one one-year renewal option and a maximum of five total renewals. The evaluation criteria prioritize cost as the sole scoring factor at 100 percent, with all mandatory requirements—including completion of General Information Worksheet, Certificate of Non-Collusion, Tax Compliance Form, W-9, District Certification Form, Immigration and Security Form, and acceptance of JCSS Standard Terms and Conditions—evaluated on a pass/fail basis. The solicitation timeline includes an April 10, 2026 release date, a written questions deadline of April 15, 2026, and proposals due April 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, with proposal evaluation expected by April 20, 2026, and Notice of Intent to Award within ten calendar days thereafter. No bidders' conference is scheduled, and submissions must be made electronically through Bidnet Direct only; hard copies and email submissions will not be accepted.

JCSS demonstrates commitment to providing maximum practicable opportunities to small businesses, minority firms, and women's business enterprises, though no specific set-asides or restrictions limiting responding organizations are detailed in the solicitation documents. All suppliers must comply with federal and state laws, including the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and E-Verify requirements, and must obtain appropriate insurance as specified in separate JCSS documents. Suppliers must include all costs associated with compliance, performance, setup, and support in their pricing, with delivery required on an FOB Destination basis to locations specified by JCSS, and pricing must remain firm for one year from the award date. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent vendor, current contractor, or existing infrastructure requiring integration beyond the specification of Lightspeed products. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials, with the final contract value dependent on the vendor's cost proposal and JCSS's negotiation of final contract terms with the supplier receiving the highest total combined score.