Request for Proposals
Chapel Hill-Carrboro SchoolsSchool · Chapel Hill, NC- Due
- Jan 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 8, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Debby Atwater
- (919) 967-8211 Ext 20224
The 30-second brief
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking proposals for a lit fiber wide area network (WAN) service to connect eight educational sites. The service must be activated between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2031, and proposals should include five-year pricing.
Lit fiber wide area network service, project plan, network diagrams, service level agreement, sexual offender registry check certification, insurance certificates.
Total Cost of Services to District, Quality and Reputation of the Service Provider and Service Provider's goods or services, Extent to which the goods or services meet the district's needs, Experience of the Service Provider offering the services, Service Provider's past relationship with the district, Impact of district's compliance with laws and rules relating to Historically Underutilized Businesses, Service Provider answered all proposal requirements.
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Summary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking proposals for a lit fiber wide area network (WAN) service to connect eight educational sites. The service must be activated between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2031, and proposals should include five-year pricing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Total Cost of Services to District, Quality and Reputation of the Service Provider and Service Provider's goods or services, Extent to which the goods or services meet the district's needs, Experience of the Service Provider offering the services, Service Provider's past relationship with the district, Impact of district's compliance with laws and rules relating to Historically Underutilized Businesses, Service Provider answered all proposal requirements.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Lit fiber wide area network service
- Project plan
- Network diagrams
- Service level agreement
- Sexual offender registry check certification
- Insurance certificates
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Proposal Submission Form
- Program Proposal
- Pricing loaded onto the bidding platform
- Attachment A: Client Reference Forms
- SLD a completed Form 473
- Proof of Green Light Status
- Organizational Chart
- Political Disclosure Form
- Statement of Ownership Form
- W9
- Certificate of Employee Information
- Disclosure of Investment Activates in Iran Form
- North Carolina Business Registration Certificate
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Consent to Thirty-Day Extension For Awarding Bids
- Supplementary Documentation
- Submit to
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, 521 S Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Reported agency
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 29, 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: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, 521 S Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510. For questions, contact Debby Atwater.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools in NC, 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 Debby Atwater at (919) 967-8211 Ext 20224. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Lit fiber wide area network service, project plan, network diagrams, service level agreement, sexual offender registry check certification, insurance certificates.. 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: "Total Cost of Services to District, Quality and Reputation of the Service Provider and Service Provider's goods or services, Extent to which the goods or services meet the district's needs, Experience..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Chapel Hill-Carrboro 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Proposal Submission Form, Program Proposal, Pricing loaded onto the bidding platform, Attachment A: Client Reference Forms, SLD a completed Form 473, Proof of Green Light Status, Organizational Chart,. Review the full document from Chapel Hill-Carrboro 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: Chapel Hill, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.