Jackson County School System Wide Area Network Services RFP #2026C1
Jackson County School DistrictSchool · Jefferson, GA- Due
- Nov 20, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Brett Irvin
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Jackson County School System is seeking proposals for leased lit fiber Wide Area Network services for its district locations. The contract will be for one year with four voluntary extensions and requires the ability to upgrade bandwidth and accommodate changes in school locations.
Wide Area Network services including leased lit fiber, physical and logical connections, configuration and routing information, any required equipment or installation costs.
Cost of eligible goods and services (20 pts), Cost of ineligible goods and services (15 pts), Vendor quote meets district's minimum specifications (15 pts), Experience with district (15 pts), Ability to deliver service at start of funding year (10 pts), Ability to deliver service throughout district geographic region (15 pts), Financial stability (10 pts). Price is the primary factor.
SUMMARY
Jackson County School System is seeking proposals for leased lit fiber Wide Area Network services for its district locations. The contract will be for one year with four voluntary extensions and requires the ability to upgrade bandwidth and accommodate changes in school locations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost of eligible goods and services (20 pts), Cost of ineligible goods and services (15 pts), Vendor quote meets district's minimum specifications (15 pts), Experience with district (15 pts), Ability to deliver service at start of funding year (10 pts), Ability to deliver service throughout district geographic region (15 pts), Financial stability (10 pts). Price is the primary factor.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Wide Area Network services including leased lit fiber
- Physical and logical connections
- Configuration and routing information
- Any required equipment or installation costs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Equipment list
- Three references with K-12 experience
- Service Provider's SPIN number
- Service Provider's FCC Registration Number (FRN)
- Submit to
- Email to [email protected] and [email protected]
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- Jackson County School System district locations
- 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 20, 2025. 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 to [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Brett Irvin.
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 Brett Irvin. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Wide Area Network services including leased lit fiber, physical and logical connections, configuration and routing information, any required equipment or installation costs.. 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 eligible goods and services (20 pts), Cost of ineligible goods and services (15 pts), Vendor quote meets district's minimum specifications (15 pts), Experience with district (15 pts), Ability..." 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.
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: Equipment list, Three references with K-12 experience, Service Provider's SPIN number, Service Provider's FCC Registration Number (FRN).. 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: Jackson County School System district locations. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.