Lodi Unified School District Wide Area Network WAN Group 2 RFP No. LodiUSD-2025-127 2025
Lodi UnifiedSchool · Lodi, CA- Due
- Dec 12, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Lisa Cranford
The 30-second brief
Lodi Unified School District (Lodi USD) is soliciting proposals for a high-speed Wide Area Network (WAN) solution via fiber transport under RFP No. LodiUSD-2025-127. The project involves 22 school locations with dedicated throughput of at least 1Gbps per site and a hub site (District Office) with two 10Gbps connections. Services must support IP protocols, H.323 conferencing, VoIP, and VPN traffic. The contract is anticipated to be a multi-year agreement (minimum 3 years with two 1-year options). This project is part of the District's eRate submission and qualifies for California Teleconnect Fund (CTF). Proposals are due by December 12, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. PDT. An optional site visit is scheduled for October 22, 2025, with a notification deadline of October 17, 2025. Questions are due by October 29, 2025.
Pricing Summary, Vendor Proposal/Offer Form, Non-Collusion Declaration Form, Multi-year Service Agreement, Technical Specifications, Network Diagrams
Cost of Eligible Services (35%), Solution Meets District Needs (25%), Reliability of Service (20%), Cost of Ineligible Services (15%), Prior Experience (5%)
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Summary
Lodi Unified School District (Lodi USD) is soliciting proposals for a high-speed Wide Area Network (WAN) solution via fiber transport under RFP No.
LodiUSD-2025-127. The project involves 22 school locations with dedicated throughput of at least 1Gbps per site and a hub site (District Office) with two 10Gbps connections. Services must support IP protocols, H.323 conferencing, VoIP, and VPN traffic. The contract is anticipated to be a multi-year agreement (minimum 3 years with two 1-year options). This project is part of the District's eRate submission and qualifies for California Teleconnect Fund (CTF). Proposals are due by December 12, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. PDT. An optional site visit is scheduled for October 22, 2025, with a notification deadline of October 17, 2025. Questions are due by October 29, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Pricing Summary
- Vendor Proposal/Offer Form
- Non-Collusion Declaration Form
- Multi-year Service Agreement
- Technical Specifications
- Network Diagrams
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Attachment 1
- Attachment 2
- Attachment 3
- Submit to
- 1305 E. Vine Street, Lodi, CA 95240
- Scope location
- Lodi, CA
- Reported agency
- Lodi Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lodi Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 12, 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: 1305 E. Vine Street, Lodi, CA 95240. For questions, contact Lisa Cranford.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lodi Unified in CA, 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 Lisa Cranford. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pricing Summary, Vendor Proposal/Offer Form, Non-Collusion Declaration Form, Multi-year Service Agreement, Technical Specifications, Network Diagrams. 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 Services (35%), Solution Meets District Needs (25%), Reliability of Service (20%), Cost of Ineligible Services (15%), Prior Experience (5%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lodi Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Lodi Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lodi Unified 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 3 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: Appendix A, Appendix B, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3. Review the full document from Lodi Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lodi, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.