Bath County Public School District - E-Rate Category 1 and 2 Internet Connectivity and Network Equipment - Form 470 #270003286 (2027)
Bath County Public SchoolsSchool · Warm Springs, VA- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Katherine Boyer
- (267) 354-2883
The 30-second brief
Bath County Public School District seeks bids for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering internet access, data transmission, and internal connections including wireless access points and switches. Category 1 services include internet connectivity ranging from 200Mbps to 10Gbps for the School Board Office, Athletic Fields Annex, Bath County High School, Valley Elementary School, and Millboro Elementary School, plus wired connectivity between the High School and Athletic Fields Annex. Category 2 services include up to 150 Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points and up to 35 48-port PoE switches, compatible with existing Cisco/Meraki infrastructure, along with necessary licenses, optics, installation, and basic maintenance. Vendors must be eRate eligible with an active SPIN, maintain active sam.gov registration, and comply with USAC guidelines including the FCC covered list. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, following a mandatory 28-day posting period.
Internet access and data transmission service; Leased dark fiber; Leased lit fiber; Standalone data transmission service; Wireless access points and necessary software and licenses (qty 150); Switches and necessary software and licenses (qty 35)
Price being the primary factor, cost-effective service and equipment offering meeting educational needs and technology goals
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Summary
Bath County Public School District seeks bids for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering internet access, data transmission, and internal connections including wireless access points and switches.
Category 1 services include internet connectivity ranging from 200Mbps to 10Gbps for the School Board Office, Athletic Fields Annex, Bath County High School, Valley Elementary School, and Millboro Elementary School, plus wired connectivity between the High School and Athletic Fields Annex. Category 2 services include up to 150 Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points and up to 35 48-port PoE switches, compatible with existing Cisco/Meraki infrastructure, along with necessary licenses, optics, installation, and basic maintenance. Vendors must be eRate eligible with an active SPIN, maintain active sam.gov registration, and comply with USAC guidelines including the FCC covered list. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, following a mandatory 28-day posting period.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price being the primary factor, cost-effective service and equipment offering meeting educational needs and technology goals
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Internet access and data transmission service
- Leased dark fiber
- Leased lit fiber
- Standalone data transmission service
- Wireless access points and necessary software and licenses (qty 150)
- Switches and necessary software and licenses (qty 35)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Active SPIN
- Active sam.gov registration
- Compliance paperwork with USAC
- Submit to
- https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003286/126627/22866901-Bath%20County%20Public%20School%20District%20RFP%20Cat%201%20FY27.28.docx
- Scope location
- Warm Springs, VA
- Reported agency
- Bath County Public School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Bath County Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003286/126627/22866901-Bath%20County%20Public%20School%20District%20RFP%20Cat%201%20FY27.28.docx. For questions, contact Katherine Boyer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Bath County Public Schools in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Katherine Boyer at (267) 354-2883. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internet access and data transmission service; Leased dark fiber; Leased lit fiber; Standalone data transmission service; Wireless access points and necessary software and licenses (qty 150); Switches and necessary software and licenses (qty 35). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price being the primary factor, cost-effective service and equipment offering meeting educational needs and technology goals" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bath County Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Bath County Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Bath County Public Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Active SPIN, active sam.gov registration, compliance paperwork with USAC. Review the full document from Bath County Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Warm Springs, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
