Douglas County School District RE-1 - 1Gig High-speed, Dedicated Point-to-point Layer 2 Connectivity - RFP 004-27 (2026)
Douglas County School District RE-1School · Castle Rock, CO- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Rich Harley
The 30-second brief
Douglas County School District RE-1 requests proposals for 1gig high-speed, dedicated point-to-point layer 2 connectivity for two new schools back to the district data center located at 8675 Concord Center Dr, Englewood, CO. The new school locations are 11151 Adage Road, Lone Tree, CO and 8328 Piney River Avenue, Littleton, CO. Bidders will provide quotes for 1, 3, and 5-year contract options, with voluntary extension options for up to five single-year terms. Services must be capable of delivering dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth scalable from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps with single mode fiber handoff. The target operational date for fully tested WAN services is February 1, 2027. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM MT through Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (BidNet).
Price of E-rate Eligible Services (Primary Factor): 35, Ability to Meet Deployment Schedule & Hard Cutover: 25, Technical Design & Network Architecture: 20, Vendor Qualifications, Experience & References: 10, Contract Terms & Billing Flexibility: 10
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Summary
Douglas County School District RE-1 requests proposals for 1gig high-speed, dedicated point-to-point layer 2 connectivity for two new schools back to the district data center located at 8675 Concord Center Dr, Englewood, CO. The new school locations are 11151 Adage Road, Lone Tree, CO and 8328 Piney River Avenue, Littleton, CO. Bidders will provide quotes for 1, 3, and 5-year contract options, with voluntary extension options for up to five single-year terms.
Services must be capable of delivering dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth scalable from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps with single mode fiber handoff. The target operational date for fully tested WAN services is February 1, 2027. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM MT through Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (BidNet).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price of E-rate Eligible Services (Primary Factor): 35
- Ability to Meet Deployment Schedule & Hard Cutover: 25
- Technical Design & Network Architecture: 20
- Vendor Qualifications
- Experience & References: 10
- Contract Terms & Billing Flexibility: 10
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Exceptions Form, Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension
- Submit to
- https://www.bidnetdirect.com
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Castle Rock, CO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Douglas County School District RE-1?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com. For questions, contact Rich Harley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Douglas County School District RE-1 in CO, 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 Rich Harley. 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: "Price of E-rate Eligible Services (Primary Factor): 35, Ability to Meet Deployment Schedule & Hard Cutover: 25, Technical Design & Network Architecture: 20, Vendor Qualifications, Experience & Referen..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Douglas County School District RE-1?
All active and historical solicitations from Douglas County School District RE-1 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Douglas County School District RE-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 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: Exceptions Form, Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension. Review the full document from Douglas County School District RE-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: Castle Rock, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.