Lake Stevens School District WAN Optical Fiber Services RFP 2026
Lake Stevens School DistrictSchool · Lake Stevens, WA- Due
- Feb 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Mike Weatherbie
The 30-second brief
Lake Stevens School District is requesting proposals for E-rate Category 1 leasing of dark optical fiber strands and lit fiber for their entire district, including construction of dark fiber to a new elementary school. The intent is to provide dark or lit fiber to the new elementary school (ES8) and secure pricing for district-wide leasing for five years.
Construction of dark fiber, Leased dark fiber services, Leased lit fiber services, Service Level Agreement for Lit fiber
Price of materials, services and work, Experience in providing similar materials, services and work, Ease of integration of proposer's solution with District's existing network architecture and management, Customer References, Proximity of Provider to the District
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Summary
Lake Stevens School District is requesting proposals for E-rate Category 1 leasing of dark optical fiber strands and lit fiber for their entire district, including construction of dark fiber to a new elementary school.
The intent is to provide dark or lit fiber to the new elementary school (ES8) and secure pricing for district-wide leasing for five years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price of materials, services and work, Experience in providing similar materials, services and work, Ease of integration of proposer's solution with District's existing network architecture and management, Customer References, Proximity of Provider to the District
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Construction of dark fiber
- Leased dark fiber services
- Leased lit fiber services
- Service Level Agreement for Lit fiber
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Proposal Form
- Bidder's Qualification Statement
- Construction of (Dark) optical fiber pricing
- Leased (Dark) fiber services pricing
- Leased (Lit) fiber services pricing
- Completed application packet
- Service Level Agreement for Lit fiber
- Submit to
- Lake Stevens School District, Attn: Robb Stanton, 12309 22ND St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
- Scope location
- Lake Stevens, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lake Stevens School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 20, 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: Lake Stevens School District, Attn: Robb Stanton, 12309 22ND St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258. For questions, contact Mike Weatherbie.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lake Stevens School District in WA, 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 Mike Weatherbie. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Construction of dark fiber, Leased dark fiber services, Leased lit fiber services, Service Level Agreement for Lit fiber. 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 materials, services and work, Experience in providing similar materials, services and work, Ease of integration of proposer's solution with District's existing network architecture and manage..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lake Stevens School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Lake Stevens School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lake Stevens 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.
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: Proposal Form, Bidder's Qualification Statement, Construction of (Dark) optical fiber pricing, Leased (Dark) fiber services pricing, Leased (Lit) fiber services pricing, Completed application packet,. Review the full document from Lake Stevens 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: Lake Stevens, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.