Brown County School Corporation - WAN RFP for Form 470 #270002399 (2027)
Brown County County School CorporationSchool · Nashville, IN- Due
- Jan 5, 2027
- 68 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Zach Sprout
- (812) 988-6601
The 30-second brief
The Brown County School Corporation seeks to lease lit network capacity to provide an eligible Standalone Data Transmission (WAN) Service between eligible school sites and its network head-end at Brown County High School in Nashville, IN, beginning July 1, 2027. The project involves connecting Eagle Park Campus, Helmsburg Elementary, Sprunica Elementary, and Van Buren Elementary with speeds ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps. Bids must be submitted by email to Zach Sprout, Director of Technology, no later than 2 pm Eastern on January 5, 2027, with technical questions due by November 19, 2026. The contract term is 5 years with up to 3 optional one-year extensions, subject to E-Rate funding.
Standalone Data Transmission (WAN) Service, 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps connections, Network WAN diagram, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Pricing for non-recurring costs, Recurring costs, And fees
Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references
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Summary
The Brown County School Corporation seeks to lease lit network capacity to provide an eligible Standalone Data Transmission (WAN) Service between eligible school sites and its network head-end at Brown County High School in Nashville, IN, beginning July 1, 2027.
The project involves connecting Eagle Park Campus, Helmsburg Elementary, Sprunica Elementary, and Van Buren Elementary with speeds ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps. Bids must be submitted by email to Zach Sprout, Director of Technology, no later than 2 pm Eastern on January 5, 2027, with technical questions due by November 19, 2026. The contract term is 5 years with up to 3 optional one-year extensions, subject to E-Rate funding.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Standalone Data Transmission (WAN) Service
- 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps connections
- Network WAN diagram
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Pricing for non-recurring costs
- Recurring costs
- Fees
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Description of services and construction timeline
- Complete pricing
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
- Three (3) reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Nashville, IN
- Reported agency
- Brown County School Corporation
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Brown County County School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 5, 2027. 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 Zach Sprout.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Brown County County School Corporation in IN, 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 Zach Sprout at (812) 988-6601. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Standalone Data Transmission (WAN) Service, 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps connections, Network WAN diagram, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Pricing for non-recurring costs, Recurring costs, And fees. 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: "Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Brown County County School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from Brown County County School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Brown County County School Corporation regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of January 5, 2027, 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: Description of services and construction timeline, Complete pricing, Proposed Service Level Agreement, Three (3) reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, Ready-to-execute or sample contract. Review the full document from Brown County County School Corporation for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nashville, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.