Exploration Elementary Charter School - E-Rate Internet Access and Managed Broadband - FY2027
Exploration Ele Cs - Science-TechnolSchool · Rochester, NY- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brianna Risley
- (727) 482-7363
The 30-second brief
Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology in Rochester, New York is seeking competitive bids for E-Rate eligible Internet Access and Data Transmission Services, as well as Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for Funding Year 2027 under FCC Form 470 application number 270002539. The school currently utilizes a 1 Gbps connection and requests service capacities ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, alongside ongoing operation, management, monitoring, configuration, and support for existing internal broadband network equipment. Vendors must provide itemized monthly recurring charges, applicable installation or activation charges, bandwidth options, and contract terms, while separately identifying any ineligible services or costs. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with E-Rate competitive bidding requirements with price as the primary factor. Bids must be submitted by November 20, 2026.
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Managed Internal Broadband Services
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Summary
Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology in Rochester, New York is seeking competitive bids for E-Rate eligible Internet Access and Data Transmission Services, as well as Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for Funding Year 2027 under FCC Form 470 application number 270002539.
The school currently utilizes a 1 Gbps connection and requests service capacities ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, alongside ongoing operation, management, monitoring, configuration, and support for existing internal broadband network equipment. Vendors must provide itemized monthly recurring charges, applicable installation or activation charges, bandwidth options, and contract terms, while separately identifying any ineligible services or costs. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with E-Rate competitive bidding requirements with price as the primary factor. Bids must be submitted by November 20, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Managed Internal Broadband Services
- Scope location
- ROCHESTER, NY
- Reported agency
- Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Exploration Ele Cs - Science-Technol?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Brianna Risley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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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 Brianna Risley at (727) 482-7363. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Managed Internal Broadband Services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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