Wide Area Network Connections
Limestone County School DistrictSchool · Athens, AL- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Tiffany Collins
- (661) 716-1840
The 30-second brief
Limestone County School District is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network connections under RFP No: 715E-27A.11 for E-Rate Funding Year 2027. The project involves leased lit fiber solutions providing point-to-multi-point service between the district data center and 16 school and facility sites in Athens, Ardmore, Harvest, Elkmont, Lester, and Tanner, Alabama, with minimum 1G to 10G capacity and growth bandwidth requests up to 20G. Services requested include standalone data transmission, network equipment, and maintenance and operations. Submissions must include a proposal narrative, price evaluation form, detailed cost breakdown, qualifications form with 3 references, signed multi-year service agreement, and general acknowledgement. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST, with questions due by November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST. Evaluation is based on Price (30%), Experience (25%), Accuracy of Response (20%), Other Cost Factors (15%), Service Agreement (5%), and Qualifications (5%).
Price (30%), Experience (25%), Accuracy of Response (20%), Other Cost Factors (15%), Service Agreement (5%), Qualifications (5%)
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Summary
Limestone County School District is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network connections under RFP No: 715E-27A.11 for E-Rate Funding Year 2027.
The project involves leased lit fiber solutions providing point-to-multi-point service between the district data center and 16 school and facility sites in Athens, Ardmore, Harvest, Elkmont, Lester, and Tanner, Alabama, with minimum 1G to 10G capacity and growth bandwidth requests up to 20G. Services requested include standalone data transmission, network equipment, and maintenance and operations. Submissions must include a proposal narrative, price evaluation form, detailed cost breakdown, qualifications form with 3 references, signed multi-year service agreement, and general acknowledgement. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST, with questions due by November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST. Evaluation is based on Price (30%), Experience (25%), Accuracy of Response (20%), Other Cost Factors (15%), Service Agreement (5%), and Qualifications (5%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Itemized Bid Price Sheet
- Service Agreement
- Respondent Information
- General Acknowledgement
- List of References
- Respondent Qualifications
- Implementation Plan
- Submit to
- https://projects.infinitycomm.com
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Athens, AL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Limestone County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://projects.infinitycomm.com. For questions, contact Tiffany Collins.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Limestone County School District in AL, 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 Tiffany Collins at (661) 716-1840. 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: "Price (30%), Experience (25%), Accuracy of Response (20%), Other Cost Factors (15%), Service Agreement (5%), Qualifications (5%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Limestone County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Limestone County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Limestone 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 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: Itemized Bid Price Sheet, Service Agreement, Respondent Information, General Acknowledgement, List of References, Respondent Qualifications, Implementation Plan. Review the full document from Limestone 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: Athens, AL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.