Franklin County Community School Corporation Internet Access and Data Transmission Services RFP 2025 - 470 # 260001382
Franklin County Community School CorporationSchool · Brookville, IN- Due
- Dec 12, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Toby Witt
- (765) 647-4128
The 30-second brief
Franklin County Community School Corporation is seeking proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services under E-Rate Form 470 # 260001382. The Applicant requires symmetrical bandwidth starting at 1 Gbps, scalable to 5 Gbps, delivered to the head-end at Franklin County High School in Brookville, IN. The scope includes 29 public IPv4 addresses, onsite hand-off equipment, and optional features such as DDoS protection and firewall services. Vendors must provide a Service Level Agreement (SLA) guaranteeing 99.99% availability with specific commitments for latency, jitter, and repair times (2-hour diagnosis, 4-hour repair). The contract term sought is 3 or 5 years beginning July 1, 2026. Bids are due via email to Toby Witt by December 12, 2025, with a question deadline of November 5, 2025.
Laddered pricing, Service Level Agreement, Three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, Ready-to-execute contract
Cost of eligible goods and services (most heavily weighted), pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements
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Summary
Franklin County Community School Corporation is seeking proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services under E-Rate Form 470 # 260001382.
The Applicant requires symmetrical bandwidth starting at 1 Gbps, scalable to 5 Gbps, delivered to the head-end at Franklin County High School in Brookville, IN. The scope includes 29 public IPv4 addresses, onsite hand-off equipment, and optional features such as DDoS protection and firewall services. Vendors must provide a Service Level Agreement (SLA) guaranteeing 99.99% availability with specific commitments for latency, jitter, and repair times (2-hour diagnosis, 4-hour repair). The contract term sought is 3 or 5 years beginning July 1, 2026. Bids are due via email to Toby Witt by December 12, 2025, with a question deadline of November 5, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services (most heavily weighted)
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
- Compliance with requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Laddered pricing
- Service Level Agreement
- Three reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute contract
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Proposed SLA
- Three reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Brookville, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Franklin County Community School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 12, 2025. 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 Toby Witt.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Franklin County Community 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 Toby Witt at (765) 647-4128. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Laddered pricing, Service Level Agreement, Three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, Ready-to-execute contract. 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 of eligible goods and services (most heavily weighted), pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Franklin County Community School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from Franklin County Community School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Franklin County Community 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 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: Proposed SLA, Three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, Ready-to-execute contract. Review the full document from Franklin County Community 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: Brookville, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.