Mobile Hotspots with Remote Management Platform Solution

Broward County is seeking proposals for a mobile hotspot with remote management platform solution contract for the Libraries Division and various other County agencies, with responses due October 9, 2026. This is an open-end contract with procurement preferences available to certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and County Business Enterprises (CBEs) under Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) requirements. SBE or CBE vendors with responsive bids within 10 percent of the lowest responsive bid may be offered the opportunity to match that lowest bid.

A local-business preference applies under Broward County Code Section 1-74; vendors must submit a completed Location Certification form and a copy of their Broward County local business tax receipt by the proposal due date to qualify for Best and Final Offer consideration or location tiebreaker application. Qualifying vendors must demonstrate continuous maintenance of a physical business address within Broward County for at least one year preceding the bid posting date and operational capacity to perform from that location.

The scope encompasses mobile hotspot devices integrated with remote management platform solutions. The solicitation references Kajeet Inc.'s Sentinel Services platform, which provides automated failover connectivity, web-based device management, cellular access across multiple carriers, fulfillment and reverse logistics, training, and professional services. Service plan options include Student Essentials Plans, Education Unlimited Plans, Public Sector Unlimited Plans, Fixed 5G Unlimited Plans, Custom Plans, and Library Plans (Bronze through Platinum tiers) with varying data limits and content filtering configurations.

All responses must be submitted electronically through BPRO (Bonfire) by October 9, 2026 and must include a submission receipt confirmation. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit all available documentation, including items marked optional, to facilitate comprehensive evaluation. Requests for approved equals must be submitted via email to the Purchasing Agent by the questions due date. Vendors must submit an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit with their initial submittal or within three business days of County request. Insurance requirements are detailed in separate exhibit documents; certificates of insurance demonstrating compliance must be provided within three business days of written request or the vendor may be deemed nonresponsive. All insurance policies must be placed with insurers rated A- or better by A.M. Best with financial size category class VII or greater, and must include notice provisions of at least 30 days' cancellation notice and 10 days' notice for nonpayment cancellation.