RFP-758-2600000509-2 | KETS Network Products and Services

Solicitation RFP-758-2600000509-2 is issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Education for the procurement or leasing of KETS network products and services. The scope includes network infrastructure hardware, management software for operations and security, and Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS). All solutions must adhere to Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA+ accessibility standards, as well as SOC 2 Type 2 security requirements. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement based on minimum discounts off the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, with an initial term through September 30, 2029, and four optional two-year renewal periods. The award is based on a trade-off between technical merit and cost, utilizing a weighted scoring system where the technical proposal is worth 1,000 points and the cost proposal is worth 1,625 points. Key technical evaluation factors include the K-12 manufacturer install base, national research recognition, and the implementation plan. Vendors must deliver equipment within 30 calendar days of a purchase order and provide quarterly sales reporting. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Vendor Self Service portal by August 14, 2026, and must be divided into three distinct volumes: Technical, Cost, and Proprietary. Special requirements include the designation of a Single Point of Contact, compliance with Kentucky tax registration, and adherence to state-specific resident or qualified bidder status regulations.