Lincoln Public Schools - FY2027 Category Two Managed Internal Broadband Services RFP - 270001336
Lincoln School DistrictSchool · Lincoln, RI- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Travis Holloway
- (401) 721-2360
The 30-second brief
Lincoln Public Schools is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible Category Two Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) for Funding Year 2027. The scope of work encompasses the management, monitoring, alerting, configuration management, firmware updates, WLAN management, and help desk support for 184 wireless access points (19 Ruckus R550 and 165 Ruckus R510) deployed across seven district school locations in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Proposals must provide itemized pricing, MRC, NRC, labor rates, and licensing costs for 12-month, 36-month, and 60-month contract options. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Cost of E-Rate eligible products and services serves as the primary evaluation factor.
Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for 184 wireless access points across 7 school locations, Including Ruckus R550 and Ruckus R510 equipment management, Monitoring and alerting, Configuration management, Firmware and software updates, WLAN management, Security policy administration, Reporting and analytics, Performance optimization, Incident response, Documentation maintenance, And help desk support.
Cost of E-Rate eligible products and services (primary factor)
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Summary
Lincoln Public Schools is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible Category Two Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) for Funding Year 2027.
The scope of work encompasses the management, monitoring, alerting, configuration management, firmware updates, WLAN management, and help desk support for 184 wireless access points (19 Ruckus R550 and 165 Ruckus R510) deployed across seven district school locations in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Proposals must provide itemized pricing, MRC, NRC, labor rates, and licensing costs for 12-month, 36-month, and 60-month contract options. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Cost of E-Rate eligible products and services serves as the primary evaluation factor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost of E-Rate eligible products and services (primary factor)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for 184 wireless access points across 7 school locations, Including Ruckus R550 and Ruckus R510 equipment management, Monitoring and alerting, Configuration management, Firmware and software updates, WLAN management, Security policy administration, Reporting and analytics, Performance optimization, Incident response, Documentation maintenance, And help desk support.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Applicant name
- BEN
- FCC Form 470 number
- Service Provider Name
- Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Service Provider contact information
- Terms and conditions
- Completed pricing worksheet
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Lincoln, RI
- Reported agency
- Lincoln Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lincoln School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 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], [email protected]. For questions, contact Travis Holloway.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lincoln School District in RI, 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 Travis Holloway at (401) 721-2360. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for 184 wireless access points across 7 school locations, Including Ruckus R550 and Ruckus R510 equipment management, Monitoring and alerting, Configuration management, Firmware and software updates, WLAN management, Security policy administration, Reportin. 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 E-Rate eligible products and services (primary factor)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lincoln School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Lincoln School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lincoln 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 November 6, 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: Applicant name, BEN, FCC Form 470 number, Service Provider Name, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), Service Provider contact information, Terms and conditions, Completed pricing worksheet. Review the full document from Lincoln 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: Lincoln, RI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.