REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GIGABIT WIDE AREA FIBER NETWORK
Gainesville City School DistrictSchool · Gainesville, GA- Due
- Jan 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 17, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Eddie Nemec
The 30-second brief
Gainesville City Schools is seeking proposals for a dedicated leased fiber-optic Wide Area Network (WAN) to serve all its locations. The network must provide a minimum of 10 Gigabits per second connections, originating from the School System's Central Office.
Gigabit Wide Area Network service, Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal, E-Verify Affidavit, Proposal Certification, Company Structure information, Client References, Termination of Services/Non-Performance details, Bank References, Business Litigation disclosure, Support philosophy, Labor, Materials, and Equipment, Fiber Path Diagram, Proposed Solution description, Performance Bond.
Price (40%), Quality of bid (30%), Bidder Proximity to Gainesville City Schools (15%), Previous experience with Gainesville City Schools (15%)
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Summary
Gainesville City Schools is seeking proposals for a dedicated leased fiber-optic Wide Area Network (WAN) to serve all its locations. The network must provide a minimum of 10 Gigabits per second connections, originating from the School System's Central Office.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
17- Gigabit Wide Area Network service
- Technical Proposal
- Financial Proposal
- E-Verify Affidavit
- Proposal Certification
- Company Structure information
- Client References
- Termination of Services/Non-Performance details
- Bank References
- Business Litigation disclosure
- Support philosophy
- Labor
- Materials
- Equipment
- Fiber Path Diagram
- Proposed Solution description
- Performance Bond
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Appendix A (Proposal Certification)
- Appendix B (Company Structure)
- Appendix C (Client References)
- Appendix D (Termination of Services/Non-Performance)
- Appendix E (Bank References)
- Appendix F (Business Litigation)
- Appendix G (Support)
- Appendix H (Locations)
- Financial Proposal Spreadsheet
- Submit to
- Gainesville City Schools, Attn: Eddie Nemec, 508 Oak Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Gainesville, Georgia
- Reported agency
- Gainesville City Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Gainesville City School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 30, 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: Gainesville City Schools, Attn: Eddie Nemec, 508 Oak Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. For questions, contact Eddie Nemec.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Gainesville City School District in GA, 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 Eddie Nemec. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Gigabit Wide Area Network service, Technical Proposal, Financial Proposal, E-Verify Affidavit, Proposal Certification, Company Structure information, Client References, Termination of Services/Non-Performance details, Bank References, Business Litigation disclosure, Support philosophy, Labor, Materi. 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: "Price (40%), Quality of bid (30%), Bidder Proximity to Gainesville City Schools (15%), Previous experience with Gainesville City Schools (15%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Gainesville City School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Gainesville City School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Gainesville City School District 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: Appendix A (Proposal Certification), Appendix B (Company Structure), Appendix C (Client References), Appendix D (Termination of Services/Non-Performance), Appendix E (Bank References), Appendix F (Bus. Review the full document from Gainesville City School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, Georgia. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.