Blue Oak Charter School Inc - Wide Area Network Services - RFP #BOCS-270000205-WAN (2026)
Blue Oak CharterSchool · Chico, CA- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Rachel White
- (530) 602-8080
The 30-second brief
Blue Oak Charter School Inc is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) services under E-rate Category 1 Services, RFP #BOCS-270000205-WAN, for Funding Year 2027. The project involves a point-to-point Ethernet fiber line, Layer 2 transport with DOT1Q tagging, and an MTU of 1600 or greater, connecting 2485 Apadoca Place, Chico, CA to 1859 Bird St., Oroville, CA 95965, with bandwidth options ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. Contract options include pricing for 12, 36, and 60 months, encompassing all installation charges, special construction, monthly pricing, and supports adds/moves/changes. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, with questions due by November 9, 2026. Required submissions must be sent via email in protected PDF format to Rachel White at [email protected], referencing subject line Response RFP #BOCS-270000205-WAN, with a stand-alone pricing document.
Statement of Requirements, Cost detail, Disclosure of all contract terms, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), Service level agreement
Pricing 40%, Vendor Experience and Ability to Perform 20%, Implementation and Support Plan 20%, Proposed Network Architecture 10%, Prior Experience with Proposer 10%
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Summary
Blue Oak Charter School Inc is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) services under E-rate Category 1 Services, RFP #BOCS-270000205-WAN, for Funding Year 2027.
The project involves a point-to-point Ethernet fiber line, Layer 2 transport with DOT1Q tagging, and an MTU of 1600 or greater, connecting 2485 Apadoca Place, Chico, CA to 1859 Bird St., Oroville, CA 95965, with bandwidth options ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. Contract options include pricing for 12, 36, and 60 months, encompassing all installation charges, special construction, monthly pricing, and supports adds/moves/changes. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, with questions due by November 9, 2026. Required submissions must be sent via email in protected PDF format to Rachel White at [email protected], referencing subject line Response RFP #BOCS-270000205-WAN, with a stand-alone pricing document.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Pricing 40%
- Vendor Experience and Ability to Perform 20%
- Implementation and Support Plan 20%
- Proposed Network Architecture 10%
- Prior Experience with Proposer 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Statement of Requirements
- Cost detail
- Disclosure of all contract terms
- Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Service level agreement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Statement of Requirements
- Cost detail – including hardware costs
- Installation
- Warranties
- Disclosure of all contract terms
- Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Service level agreement
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Chico, CA
- Reported agency
- Blue Oak Charter School Inc
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Blue Oak Charter?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Rachel White.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Blue Oak Charter in CA, 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 RFP 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 Rachel White at (530) 602-8080. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statement of Requirements, Cost detail, Disclosure of all contract terms, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), Service level agreement. 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: "Pricing 40%, Vendor Experience and Ability to Perform 20%, Implementation and Support Plan 20%, Proposed Network Architecture 10%, Prior Experience with Proposer 10%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Blue Oak Charter?
All active and historical solicitations from Blue Oak Charter are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Blue Oak Charter 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 November 20, 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 RFP?
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: Statement of Requirements, Cost detail – including hardware costs, installation, and warranties, Disclosure of all contract terms, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), Service level agreemen. Review the full document from Blue Oak Charter for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Chico, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.