Douglas County School District RE-1 - High Bandwidth Wide Area Network (WAN) - RFP 006-27 (2026)
Douglas County School District RE-1School · Castle Rock, CO- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Rich Harley
The 30-second brief
Douglas County School District RE-1 is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for the design and construction of a lit private Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect 91 District schools and facilities across approximately 900 square miles in Colorado. The project requires a minimum connection of 1Gbps per site with a subscriber connector (SC) fiber handoff and performance SLAs including <20ms latency, <0.1% packet loss and jitter, and 99.99% availability. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (BidNet) no later than December 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Suppliers must hold a valid Universal Service Administrative Corporation (USAC) SPIN number for E-Rate compliance. A question deadline is set for November 13, 2026, and the contract term is five years.
Design and construction of a lit private Wide Area Network (WAN) connecting 91 District schools and facilities
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Summary
Douglas County School District RE-1 is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers for the design and construction of a lit private Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect 91 District schools and facilities across approximately 900 square miles in Colorado.
The project requires a minimum connection of 1Gbps per site with a subscriber connector (SC) fiber handoff and performance SLAs including <20ms latency, <0.1% packet loss and jitter, and 99.99% availability. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (BidNet) no later than December 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Suppliers must hold a valid Universal Service Administrative Corporation (USAC) SPIN number for E-Rate compliance. A question deadline is set for November 13, 2026, and the contract term is five years.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Design and construction of a lit private Wide Area Network (WAN) connecting 91 District schools and facilities
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Cover Letter
- Qualifications and Personnel
- References
- Response to Scope
- Pricing
- Exceptions Form (Attachment B)
- Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension (Attachment C)
- Submit to
- Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (BidNet)
- 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 December 4, 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: Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (BidNet). 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Design and construction of a lit private Wide Area Network (WAN) connecting 91 District schools and facilities. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 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: Cover Letter, Qualifications and Personnel, References, Response to Scope, Pricing, Exceptions Form (Attachment B), Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension (Attachment C). 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.