McLean County School District High Speed Wide-Area Network Products and Services RFP FY2027
McLean County School DistrictSchool · Calhoun, KY- Due
- Dec 9, 2026
- 24 days left
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Jason Bowman
- (270) 273-5257
The 30-second brief
McLean County School District is seeking proposals for a managed fiber connection and Wide-Area Network (point-to-point) service connecting four district locations—Calhoun Elementary, Livermore Elementary, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary, and the McLean County Board of Education—back to a hub site at McLean County Middle School. The project requires 10 Gbps data transmission connections to each location in accordance with Universal Service Fund (E-Rate) rules for funding year 2027. Vendors must provide pricing in the form of monthly lease rates and non-recurring charges for completing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring the WAN components, including multi-mode fiber transceivers and compatibility with KETS traffic. Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, and must be submitted to Jason Bowman at the McLean County Board of Education in Calhoun, Kentucky.
Prices of eligible products and services, prior experience with the vendor, prices for ineligible services, products and fees, local or in-state vendor
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Summary
McLean County School District is seeking proposals for a managed fiber connection and Wide-Area Network (point-to-point) service connecting four district locations—Calhoun Elementary, Livermore Elementary, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary, and the McLean County Board of Education—back to a hub site at McLean County Middle School.
The project requires 10 Gbps data transmission connections to each location in accordance with Universal Service Fund (E-Rate) rules for funding year 2027. Vendors must provide pricing in the form of monthly lease rates and non-recurring charges for completing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring the WAN components, including multi-mode fiber transceivers and compatibility with KETS traffic. Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, and must be submitted to Jason Bowman at the McLean County Board of Education in Calhoun, Kentucky.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Prices of eligible products and services
- Prior experience with the vendor
- Prices for ineligible services
- Products and fees
- Local or in-state vendor
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Company information
- References
- Contract or sample contract
- USF Service Provider Identification Number
- Proof of approved Telecommunications Services Provider status
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- CALHOUN, KY
- Reported agency
- MCLEAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from McLean County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jason Bowman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including McLean County School District in KY, 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 Jason Bowman at (270) 273-5257. 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: "Prices of eligible products and services, prior experience with the vendor, prices for ineligible services, products and fees, local or in-state vendor" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from McLean County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from McLean County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, McLean 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 9, 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: company information, references, contract or sample contract, USF Service Provider Identification Number, proof of approved Telecommunications Services Provider status. Review the full document from McLean 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: CALHOUN, KY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
