Canton City Schools - FY2027 Internet Access and Data Transmission Services RFP - 270001928
Canton City SchoolsSchool · Canton, OH- Due
- Jan 28, 2027
- 92 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Heather Heater
- (330) 438-2500
The 30-second brief
Canton City Schools seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for funding year 2027, featuring symmetrical bandwidth at 3+/- Gbps scalable to 10+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to head-end locations at the Administrative Center and McKinley Downtown and Tech Annex in Canton, OH. The applicant requires laddered pricing in 1+/- Gbps increments, 5+/- public IPv4 addresses, fiber handoffs, and a proposed Service Level Agreement ensuring 99.99% network availability. Responses are due by January 28, 2027, with technical questions due by October 30, 2026. The contract term is 3 years with up to two optional one-year extensions.
Cost of eligible goods and services (primary factor), pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements
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Summary
Canton City Schools seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for funding year 2027, featuring symmetrical bandwidth at 3+/- Gbps scalable to 10+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to head-end locations at the Administrative Center and McKinley Downtown and Tech Annex in Canton, OH. The applicant requires laddered pricing in 1+/- Gbps increments, 5+/- public IPv4 addresses, fiber handoffs, and a proposed Service Level Agreement ensuring 99.99% network availability.
Responses are due by January 28, 2027, with technical questions due by October 30, 2026. The contract term is 3 years with up to two optional one-year extensions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services (primary factor)
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
- Compliance with requirements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Hard copy of bid and required forms
- Electronic version of bid response on USB flash drive
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
- Three reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- Nadine McIlwain Administrative Center, 305 McKinley Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- CANTON, OH
- Reported agency
- Canton City School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Canton City Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 28, 2027. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Nadine McIlwain Administrative Center, 305 McKinley Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702. For questions, contact Heather Heater.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Canton City Schools in OH, 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 Heather Heater at (330) 438-2500. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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 (primary factor), pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Canton City Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Canton City Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Canton City Schools 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of January 28, 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: hard copy of bid and required forms, electronic version of bid response on USB flash drive, proposed Service Level Agreement, three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, ready-to-execute or sample cont. Review the full document from Canton City 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: CANTON, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.