Hartford School District - Wide Area Network (Transport) Service - Form 470 #270000546 (2027)
Hartford School DistrictSchool · White River Junction, VT- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jacob Vezina
- (802) 295-8600
The 30-second brief
Hartford School District is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (transport) service for Funding Year 2027 under FCC Form 470 #270000546. The project requires fully-managed symmetrical bandwidth connections, specifically ELAN 100Mbps-200Mbps, delivered between the Hartford HS hub at 37 Highland Ave. and the Swing Space for Culinary Arts Program at 27 Farmvu Dr. in White River Junction, VT 05001. Services must be dedicated, non-shared bandwidth with no data caps. Proposals must include monthly recurring charges (MRC), non-recurring charges (NRC), and special construction charges (SPC), along with a SPIN, service provider terms and conditions, and 12-month pricing. The submission deadline is 2026-11-17, with questions due 7 days after posting. Evaluation emphasizes the cost of E-Rate eligible services as the highest-weighted factor, followed by ineligible costs, technical merit, vendor experience, and responsiveness.
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access - Standalone Data Transmission Service - ELAN 100Mbps-200Mbps
Cost of E-Rate eligible services, E-Rate ineligible costs, overall/long-term cost, technical merit/capability, vendor experience, meets/understands needs/completeness
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Summary
Hartford School District is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (transport) service for Funding Year 2027 under FCC Form 470 #270000546.
The project requires fully-managed symmetrical bandwidth connections, specifically ELAN 100Mbps-200Mbps, delivered between the Hartford HS hub at 37 Highland Ave. and the Swing Space for Culinary Arts Program at 27 Farmvu Dr. in White River Junction, VT 05001. Services must be dedicated, non-shared bandwidth with no data caps. Proposals must include monthly recurring charges (MRC), non-recurring charges (NRC), and special construction charges (SPC), along with a SPIN, service provider terms and conditions, and 12-month pricing. The submission deadline is 2026-11-17, with questions due 7 days after posting. Evaluation emphasizes the cost of E-Rate eligible services as the highest-weighted factor, followed by ineligible costs, technical merit, vendor experience, and responsiveness.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of E-Rate eligible services
- E-Rate ineligible costs
- Overall/long-term cost
- Technical merit/capability
- Vendor experience
- Meets/understands needs/completeness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access - Standalone Data Transmission Service - ELAN 100Mbps-200Mbps
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Applicant name
- Form 470 number
- SPIN
- Service provider's terms and conditions
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- White River Jct, VT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hartford School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 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], [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Jacob Vezina.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hartford School District in VT, 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 Jacob Vezina at (802) 295-8600. 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 - Standalone Data Transmission Service - ELAN 100Mbps-200Mbps. 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 E-Rate eligible services, E-Rate ineligible costs, overall/long-term cost, technical merit/capability, vendor experience, meets/understands needs/completeness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Hartford School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Hartford School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Hartford 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 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: Applicant name, Form 470 number, SPIN, Service provider's terms and conditions. Review the full document from Hartford 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: White River Jct, VT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.