Henry County Public Schools Managed Leased Lit Fiber Services RFP FY2027
Henry County School DistrictSchool · New Castle, KY- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 33 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Andy Buchholz
- (505) 555-1212
The 30-second brief
Henry County Public Schools invites qualified service providers to submit proposals for managed leased lit fiber wide area network services for Funding Year 2027. The project requires reliable, scalable Layer 2 connectivity between the designated hub at Henry County Middle School and eligible remote locations including Campbellsburg Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School, New Castle Elementary School, and Henry County Public Schools Annex. The district seeks E-Rate support for eligible services under a minimum initial contract term of five years beginning July 1, 2027, with up to five additional one-year renewal options. Proposals must be submitted electronically by email to Andy Buchholz by December 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Evaluation criteria include price of E-Rate-eligible services, technical solution service levels and support, implementation and transition, experience and references, and proposal quality exceptions and terms.
Managed leased lit fiber services, Layer 2 hub-and-spoke connectivity, 2 Gbps and 10 Gbps service options for required school sites, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 5 Gbps, And 10 Gbps bandwidth pricing options, Installation, Maintenance, Monitoring, And support
Price of E-Rate-eligible services (20 points), Technical solution service levels and support (15 points), Implementation and transition (5 points), Experience and references (5 points), Proposal quality exceptions and terms (5 points)
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Summary
Henry County Public Schools invites qualified service providers to submit proposals for managed leased lit fiber wide area network services for Funding Year 2027.
The project requires reliable, scalable Layer 2 connectivity between the designated hub at Henry County Middle School and eligible remote locations including Campbellsburg Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School, New Castle Elementary School, and Henry County Public Schools Annex. The district seeks E-Rate support for eligible services under a minimum initial contract term of five years beginning July 1, 2027, with up to five additional one-year renewal options. Proposals must be submitted electronically by email to Andy Buchholz by December 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Evaluation criteria include price of E-Rate-eligible services, technical solution service levels and support, implementation and transition, experience and references, and proposal quality exceptions and terms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Managed leased lit fiber services, Layer 2 hub-and-spoke connectivity, 2 Gbps and 10 Gbps service options for required school sites, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 5 Gbps, And 10 Gbps bandwidth pricing options, Installation, Maintenance, Monitoring, And support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Appendix A Bidder Information and Signature Form
- Appendix B Pricing Schedules
- Appendix C Compliance Matrix
- Appendix D Exceptions Schedule
- Appendix E Reference Form
- Appendix F Certifications and Disclosures
- Appendix G Required Evidence Checklist
- Proof of required insurance
- Evidence of Kentucky authorization or good standing
- SPIN / 498 ID and FCC Registration Number confirmation
- Technical description or diagram
- Implementation and transition schedule
- Monitoring support escalation and incident-response description
- Subcontractor and affiliated-carrier identification
- Proposed service agreement and all bidder standard terms
- All issued addenda acknowledged
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- New Castle, KY
- Reported agency
- Henry County Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Henry County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 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]. For questions, contact Andy Buchholz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Henry County School District in KY, 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 Andy Buchholz at (505) 555-1212. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Managed leased lit fiber services, Layer 2 hub-and-spoke connectivity, 2 Gbps and 10 Gbps service options for required school sites, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 5 Gbps, And 10 Gbps bandwidth pricing options, Installation, Maintenance, Monitoring, And support. 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 of E-Rate-eligible services (20 points), Technical solution service levels and support (15 points), Implementation and transition (5 points), Experience and references (5 points), Proposal quali..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Henry County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Henry County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Henry County 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 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: Appendix A Bidder Information and Signature Form, Appendix B Pricing Schedules, Appendix C Compliance Matrix, Appendix D Exceptions Schedule, Appendix E Reference Form, Appendix F Certifications and D. Review the full document from Henry County 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: New Castle, KY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.