East Noble School Corporation - Internet Service RFP 470 #270002080 - 2026
East Noble School CorporationSchool · Kendallville, IN- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Rick Williams
- (260) 347-7180 ext 5
The 30-second brief
East Noble School Corporation is soliciting sealed proposals for internet service under E-Rate Funding Year 2027. The project requires 4 GB full duplex internet service at the Network Operations Center located at 550 W Ohio Street, and 50 MB full duplex internet service at the Community Learning Center located at 401 E Diamond Street, Kendallville, IN. Services must include at no charge DDOS mitigation and an RJ-45 ethernet handoff. Bids are due by November 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Vendors must provide their E-Rate SPIN number and three references. Evaluation criteria include cost (30 points), adequacy of response (25 points), previous experience (15 points), invoicing/E-Rate discounts (15 points), local vendor status (10 points), and references (5 points).
1- East Noble School Corporation Community Outreach Center, Located in the Community Learning Center, 401 E Diamond St, Kendallville, IN 46755 – Provide 50 MB Full Duplex or greater of internet service., 2- East Noble Transportation & Technology Center, 550 West Ohio Street, Kendallville, IN 46755 – Provide 4 GB Full Duplex of Internet service., 3- All internet services are to include at no charge DDOS (distributed denial of service) mitigation., 4- The provider is to provide an RJ-45 ethernet handoff.
Cost (30), Adequacy of the responses to this RFP (25), Previous Experience with vendor (15), References from three other schools/libraries (5), Invoicing: Reimbursements/Discounts (15), Local or in-state vendor (10)
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Summary
East Noble School Corporation is soliciting sealed proposals for internet service under E-Rate Funding Year 2027.
The project requires 4 GB full duplex internet service at the Network Operations Center located at 550 W Ohio Street, and 50 MB full duplex internet service at the Community Learning Center located at 401 E Diamond Street, Kendallville, IN. Services must include at no charge DDOS mitigation and an RJ-45 ethernet handoff. Bids are due by November 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Vendors must provide their E-Rate SPIN number and three references. Evaluation criteria include cost (30 points), adequacy of response (25 points), previous experience (15 points), invoicing/E-Rate discounts (15 points), local vendor status (10 points), and references (5 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1- East Noble School Corporation Community Outreach Center, Located in the Community Learning Center, 401 E Diamond St, Kendallville, IN 46755 – Provide 50 MB Full Duplex or greater of internet service., 2- East Noble Transportation & Technology Center, 550 West Ohio Street, Kendallville, IN 46755 – Provide 4 GB Full Duplex of Internet service., 3- All internet services are to include at no charge DDOS (distributed denial of service) mitigation., 4- The provider is to provide an RJ-45 ethernet handoff.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- SPIN number
- DDOS information
- Pricing
- List of at least three references
- Submit to
- [email protected] or 550 W Ohio Street, Kendallville, IN 46755
- Scope location
- Kendallville, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from East Noble School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 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] or 550 W Ohio Street, Kendallville, IN 46755. For questions, contact Rick Williams.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including East Noble School Corporation 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 Rick Williams at (260) 347-7180 ext 5. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1- East Noble School Corporation Community Outreach Center, Located in the Community Learning Center, 401 E Diamond St, Kendallville, IN 46755 – Provide 50 MB Full Duplex or greater of internet service., 2- East Noble Transportation & Technology Center, 550 West Ohio Street, Kendallville, IN 46755 –. 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 (30), Adequacy of the responses to this RFP (25), Previous Experience with vendor (15), References from three other schools/libraries (5), Invoicing: Reimbursements/Discounts (15), Local or in-st..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from East Noble School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from East Noble School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, East Noble School Corporation 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 November 16, 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: SPIN number, DDOS information, Pricing, List of at least three references. Review the full document from East Noble School Corporation for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kendallville, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.