Garden Grove Unified School District RFP 2511 E-RATE 2026 C1 Wide Area Network Services
Garden Grove UnifiedSchool · Garden Grove, CA- Due
- Jan 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 19, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Sunny Ho
The 30-second brief
Garden Grove Unified School District is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) services for E-Rate Funding Year 2026 (2026-2027). The services will include leased lit fiber and/or leased dark fiber solutions with minimum 10 Gbps Ethernet transport, scalable up to 100 Gbps.
One-time installation costs, Monthly recurring costs, Network descriptions, SLA, Transition plan
Eligible price (30%), Ineligible price (10%), References (15%), Past experience with GGUSD (15%), Meet District requirements (10%), Completeness of response (20%)
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Summary
Garden Grove Unified School District is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) services for E-Rate Funding Year 2026 (2026-2027). The services will include leased lit fiber and/or leased dark fiber solutions with minimum 10 Gbps Ethernet transport, scalable up to 100 Gbps.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- One-time installation costs
- Monthly recurring costs
- Network descriptions
- SLA
- Transition plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Attachment A – Firm Proposal / Offer Form
- Attachment B – Firm Proposal / Offer Form
- Bill of Materials
- Appendix A – GGUSD Wide Area Network Map
- E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions
- Noncollusion Declaration
- FCC Green Light Status
- W-9 Form
- Workers' Compensation Certificate
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification
- Notice Regarding Criminal Records Check
- Certification by Service Provider Criminal Records Check
- Tobacco Use Policy
- Iran Contracting Act Certification
- Agreement
- General Conditions
- Submit to
- Garden Grove Unified School District, Purchasing Department, 4th Floor, 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Garden Grove, CA
- Reported agency
- Garden Grove Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Garden Grove Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 23, 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: Garden Grove Unified School District, Purchasing Department, 4th Floor, 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840. For questions, contact Sunny Ho.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Garden Grove Unified in CA, 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 Sunny Ho. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One-time installation costs, Monthly recurring costs, Network descriptions, SLA, Transition plan. 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: "Eligible price (30%), Ineligible price (10%), References (15%), Past experience with GGUSD (15%), Meet District requirements (10%), Completeness of response (20%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Garden Grove Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Garden Grove Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Garden Grove Unified 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.
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: Attachment A – Firm Proposal / Offer Form, Attachment B – Firm Proposal / Offer Form, Bill of Materials, Appendix A – GGUSD Wide Area Network Map, E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions, Noncollusio. Review the full document from Garden Grove Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Garden Grove, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.