Jackson County School System Wide Area Network Services FY2027 A RFP 2026
Jackson County School DistrictSchool · Jefferson, GA- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Dirvin
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Jackson County School System is seeking proposals for leased lit fiber for wide area network services across multiple school sites and administrative locations in Jackson County, Georgia. The project requires minimum bandwidth of 10 Gbps and maximum requested bandwidth of 40 Gbps, with pricing requested in increments of 5 Gbps per location. Bidders must identify port and circuit charges, physical and logical connections, routing information, and any additional equipment or installation costs. The district is seeking a one-year contract with four voluntary one-year extensions, with service starting July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2028. Proposals are due by November 3, 2026 at 2pm EST, with questions due by October 20, 2026 at 2pm EST via email to [email protected].
Cost of Eligible Goods and Services 40, Cost of Ineligible Goods and Services 10, Vendor quote meets district's minimum specifications 20, Experience with district 20, Ability to deliver service at start of funding year 10
SUMMARY
Jackson County School System is seeking proposals for leased lit fiber for wide area network services across multiple school sites and administrative locations in Jackson County, Georgia.
The project requires minimum bandwidth of 10 Gbps and maximum requested bandwidth of 40 Gbps, with pricing requested in increments of 5 Gbps per location. Bidders must identify port and circuit charges, physical and logical connections, routing information, and any additional equipment or installation costs. The district is seeking a one-year contract with four voluntary one-year extensions, with service starting July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2028. Proposals are due by November 3, 2026 at 2pm EST, with questions due by October 20, 2026 at 2pm EST via email to [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cost of Eligible Goods and Services 40
- Cost of Ineligible Goods and Services 10
- Vendor quote meets district's minimum specifications 20
- Experience with district 20
- Ability to deliver service at start of funding year 10
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Jefferson, GA
- Reported agency
- Jackson County School System
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Jackson County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Dirvin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Jackson County 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 Dirvin. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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 40, Cost of Ineligible Goods and Services 10, Vendor quote meets district's minimum specifications 20, Experience with district 20, Ability to deliver service at st..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Jackson County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Jackson County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Jackson 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 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. Review the full document from Jackson 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: Jefferson, GA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.