Clay Community Schools Internet Access RFP 270002258 - Brazil, IN 2026
Clay Community SchoolsSchool · Brazil, IN- Due
- Dec 18, 2026
- 45 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- William Milner
The 30-second brief
Clay Community Schools seeks proposals for a multipath and independent fiber connection with symmetrical bandwidth at 6 Gbps scalable to 20 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicant's head-end at Technology Office, 501 East Jackson Street, Brazil, IN beginning July 1, 2027. The project requires E-Rate SPIN number, 470 # 270002258, laddered pricing, LCP, GSA pricing, optional pricing for up to 3 class C blocks public IPv4 addresses and IPv6/118, and a comprehensive Service Level Agreement ensuring 99.99% network availability. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 18, 2026, via email to [email protected]. Technical questions are due by November 18, 2026. The contract term is three years with up to two voluntary one-year extensions.
Multipath and independent fiber connection with symmetrical bandwidth at 6 Gbps scalable to 20 Gbps, Service provider owned onsite equipment and hand-off, Service Level Agreement
Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements
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Summary
Clay Community Schools seeks proposals for a multipath and independent fiber connection with symmetrical bandwidth at 6 Gbps scalable to 20 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicant's head-end at Technology Office, 501 East Jackson Street, Brazil, IN beginning July 1, 2027.
The project requires E-Rate SPIN number, 470 # 270002258, laddered pricing, LCP, GSA pricing, optional pricing for up to 3 class C blocks public IPv4 addresses and IPv6/118, and a comprehensive Service Level Agreement ensuring 99.99% network availability. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 18, 2026, via email to [email protected]. Technical questions are due by November 18, 2026. The contract term is three years with up to two voluntary one-year extensions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
- Compliance with requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Multipath and independent fiber connection with symmetrical bandwidth at 6 Gbps scalable to 20 Gbps, Service provider owned onsite equipment and hand-off, Service Level Agreement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Description of services with timeline and construction details
- Complete pricing including non-recurring costs
- Recurring costs and fees
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
- Three reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN number
- Ready-to-execute contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Brazil, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Clay Community Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 18, 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 William Milner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Clay Community Schools 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 William Milner. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Multipath and independent fiber connection with symmetrical bandwidth at 6 Gbps scalable to 20 Gbps, Service provider owned onsite equipment and hand-off, 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: "Cost of eligible goods and services, 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 Clay Community Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Clay Community Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Clay Community 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 December 18, 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: description of services with timeline and construction details, complete pricing including non-recurring costs, recurring costs and fees, proposed Service Level Agreement, three reference sites, E-Rat. Review the full document from Clay Community 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: Brazil, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.