RFP Process Steps
Release of RFP
Written
Questions Due
RFP Timeline
Date and Time
04/30/2026
05/08/2026
12:00PM Est
Location (if applicable)
District Website
https://www.leonschools.net/Page/4411
DemandStar
https://www.demandstar.com
Submit to:
Tony Green, Procurement Officer
Subject: RFP 117-2026 Resolicitation School
Guardian Services Email:
purchasing@leonschools.net
Anticipated Posting
of Answers to
Submitted Questions
Sealed Proposals
Due and Opened
05/11/2026
05/14/2026
2:00PM Est
District Website
https://www.leonschools.net/Page/4411
DemandStar
https://www.demandstar.com 17
Submit to:
Leon County Schools
Purchasing Department
Attn: Tony Green, Procurement Officer
RFP 117-2026 Resolicitation School
Guardian Services 3397 W. Tharpe
Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303*
*Also the location for the Proposal Opening
Evaluation
Team Meeting
Anticipated Date the
District will Advertise
its Notice of
Recommendation to
the Board
05/19/2026
06/10/2026
Leon County Schools
Purchasing Department
3397 W. Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
District Website
https://www.leonschools.net/Page/4411
DemandStar
https://www.demandstar.com
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Table of Contents
RFP Timeline..................................................................................................................................................2
SECTION 1: Key Information ...........................................................................................................................6
1.1 Quick Facts .................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Proposer Qualifications..............................................................................................................................6
1.3 How to Contact Us (Procurement Rules and Information) ........................................................................6
1.4 Developing Your Proposal ..........................................................................................................................7
1.5 Submitting Your Proposal...........................................................................................................................8
1.6 Proposal Opening .......................................................................................................................................9
1.7 Disposition of Proposals.......................................................................................................................... 10
1.8 Changes to the RFP ................................................................................................................................. 10
1.9 Protest Procedures.................................................................................................................................. 10
SECTION 2: Scope of Work............................................................................................................................11
2.1 Background ............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Procurement Overview ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Contract Term ......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Reassignment of Work ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.6 Invoice and Payment............................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3: Procurement Rules and Information ...........................................................................................14
3.1 Contents and Format of Proposal Submittals ......................................................................................... 14
3.2 Cost Proposal Submittals ........................................................................................................................ 16
3.3 Proposal Evaluation and Criterion .......................................................................................................... 16
3.4 Advertising Notice of Board Decision...................................................................................................... 19
3.5 No Prior Involvement and Conflicts of Interest ...................................................................................... 19
3.6 Confidentiality, Proprietary, or Trade Secret Material ........................................................................... 19
3.7 Small Business Participation.................................................................................................................... 20
3.8 Local Business Preference ....................................................................................................................... 20
SECTION 4: Contract Terms and Conditions...................................................................................................21
4.1 Contract Modifications............................................................................................................................ 21
4.2 Use by Other Public Agencies ................................................................................................................. 21
4.3 Travel Expenses ....................................................................................................................................... 21
4.4 E-Verify .................................................................................................................................................... 21
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4.5 Subcontracts............................................................................................................................................ 22
4.6 Background Screening Requirements/Jessica Lunsford Act ................................................................... 22
4.7 Insurance Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 22
4.8 Copyrights, Right to Data, Patents, and Royalties .................................................................................. 25
4.9 Independent Contractor Status .............................................................................................................. 25
4.10 Contact with Students............................................................................................................................. 25
4.11 Assignment.............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.12 Force Majeure ......................................................................................................................................... 26
4.13 Severability.............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.14 Reservation of Rights .............................................................................................................................. 26
4.15 Americans with Disabilities Act ............................................................................................................... 26
4.16 Employment of District Personnel .......................................................................................................... 26
4.17 Legal Requirements................................................................................................................................. 26
4.18 Conflict of Law and Controlling Provisions.............................................................................................. 27
4.19 Default..................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.20 Termination............................................................................................................................................. 27
4.21 Public Records ......................................................................................................................................... 28
4.22 Indemnification ....................................................................................................................................... 28
4.23 No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity .......................................................................................................... 29
4.24 Disputes................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.25 Federal Terms and Conditions ................................................................................................................ 29
4.26 Anti-Discrimination ................................................................................................................................. 31
4.27 Discriminatory Vendor List...................................................................................................................... 31
4.28 Public Entity Crime & Convicted Vendor List .......................................................................................... 31
4.29 Contracting with Entities of Foreign Countries ....................................................................................... 31
4.30 Scrutinized Companies Certification ....................................................................................................... 31
4.31 Vendor Interests...................................................................................................................................... 32
SECTION 5: Definitions .................................................................................................................................33
Attachment I................................................................................................................................................34
Attachment II...............................................................................................................................................35
Attachment III..............................................................................................................................................37
Attachment IV .............................................................................................................................................38
Attachment V ..............................................................................................................................................39
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Attachment VI .............................................................................................................................................43
Attachment VII ............................................................................................................................................44
Attachment VIII ...........................................................................................................................................45
Attachment IX..............................................................................................................................................46
Attachment X...............................................................................................................................................48
Attachment XI..............................................................................................................................................51
Exhibit A………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..52
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