Converse County School District 1 Managed Internal Broadband Services RFP 2027 - E-Rate FY 2027
- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 10 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Anthony Witbrod
- (307) 358-2942
The 30-second brief
Converse County School District 1 seeks proposals for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) under E-Rate Funding Year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 with up to 3 optional annual extensions. The current network comprises 111 Meraki switches, two core Cisco switches, and 264 Meraki wireless access points across 13 eligible entities, supporting wired, wireless, and wide-area networking environments. Services include proactive monitoring, administration, configuration, maintenance, optimization, VLAN creation, DHCP configuration, QoS adjustments, and on-site or remote troubleshooting. Proposals must be received by email by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Evaluation criteria consist of Price (50%), Previous Vendor Experience (40%), and Bid complete (10%).
Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS), Network support contract, Proactive monitoring, Administration, Configuration, Maintenance, And optimization of wired, Wireless, And wide-area networking environments
Price 50%, Previous Vendor Experience 40%, Bid complete 10%
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Summary
Converse County School District 1 seeks proposals for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) under E-Rate Funding Year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 with up to 3 optional annual extensions.
The current network comprises 111 Meraki switches, two core Cisco switches, and 264 Meraki wireless access points across 13 eligible entities, supporting wired, wireless, and wide-area networking environments. Services include proactive monitoring, administration, configuration, maintenance, optimization, VLAN creation, DHCP configuration, QoS adjustments, and on-site or remote troubleshooting. Proposals must be received by email by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Evaluation criteria consist of Price (50%), Previous Vendor Experience (40%), and Bid complete (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price 50%
- Previous Vendor Experience 40%
- Bid complete 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS)
- Network support contract
- Proactive monitoring
- Administration
- Configuration
- Maintenance
- Optimization of wired
- Wireless
- Wide-area networking environments
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Company Name, Signature of Company Representative, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), FCC RN, Company Contact Person, Phone Number, Fax Number, E-mail Address, Mailing Address, written statement that the bid is firm and will not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after funding approval
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Douglas, WY
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Converse County School District 1?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 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 Anthony Witbrod.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Converse County School District 1 in WY, 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 Anthony Witbrod at (307) 358-2942. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS), Network support contract, Proactive monitoring, Administration, Configuration, Maintenance, And optimization of wired, Wireless, And wide-area networking environments. 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: "Price 50%, Previous Vendor Experience 40%, Bid complete 10%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Converse County School District 1?
All active and historical solicitations from Converse County School District 1 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Converse County School District 1 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 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: Company Name, Signature of Company Representative, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), FCC RN, Company Contact Person, Phone Number, Fax Number, E-mail Address, Mailing Address, written sta. Review the full document from Converse County School District 1 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Douglas, WY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.