Wide Area Network and Internet, Managed Network Security Services & Long-Distance Services

The state of Florida, through Polk County, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on options for providing the district with a wide area network, internet, managed network security services, and long-distance services. The RFI outlines the district's current network infrastructure and requirements, including details on bandwidth, redundancies, and security needs. The district is open to considering alternative technologies and strategies to improve network performance and security, and is interested in understanding respondents' capabilities in integrating with cloud-based services. The district may utilize the information gathered from this RFI to develop a statement of work for a future procurement action. The RFI provides detailed preferences and requirements for the requested services, including SIP trunks and integration with the district's current phone system. Respondents are required to submit their information in a specific format, and the district will evaluate the submissions and potentially hold oral presentations to assist in determining their future needs and requirements.

This RFI does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The district has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFI also does not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges.