Mercer County Technical School District - Internet Access and WAN Services RFP 2027
Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer CountySchool · Trenton, NJ- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 37 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Matthew Goldstein
- (609) 586-5144 ext 1211
The 30-second brief
The Mercer County Technical School District is soliciting competitive proposals for E-Rate eligible Category One Internet Access services and Wide Area Network (WAN) transport services for Funding Year 2027, under FCC Form 470 #270001121. The procurement seeks a comprehensive telecommunications solution including dedicated, symmetrical Internet Access (baseline 2 Gbps, scalable in 1 Gbps increments up to 5 Gbps) and Layer 2 Ethernet transport connecting the Assunpink Center hub site (1085 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ) to remote locations including Sypek Center (129 Bull Run Road, Pennington, NJ) and Special Services (1020 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ). Proposals must cover all required locations for 36- or 60-month terms with optional renewal periods. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Evaluation heavily prioritizes the cost of eligible E-Rate services.
Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Standalone Data Transmission Service, Layer 2 Ethernet transport, Managed router, Static public IPv4 addresses
Cost of eligible E-Rate services, additional criteria with less weight
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Summary
The Mercer County Technical School District is soliciting competitive proposals for E-Rate eligible Category One Internet Access services and Wide Area Network (WAN) transport services for Funding Year 2027, under FCC Form 470 #270001121.
The procurement seeks a comprehensive telecommunications solution including dedicated, symmetrical Internet Access (baseline 2 Gbps, scalable in 1 Gbps increments up to 5 Gbps) and Layer 2 Ethernet transport connecting the Assunpink Center hub site (1085 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ) to remote locations including Sypek Center (129 Bull Run Road, Pennington, NJ) and Special Services (1020 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ). Proposals must cover all required locations for 36- or 60-month terms with optional renewal periods. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Evaluation heavily prioritizes the cost of eligible E-Rate services.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost of eligible E-Rate services, additional criteria with less weight
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
- Standalone Data Transmission Service
- Layer 2 Ethernet transport
- Managed router
- Static public IPv4 addresses
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
- Trenton, NJ
- Reported agency
- Mercer County Technical School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 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 Matthew Goldstein.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County in NJ, 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 Matthew Goldstein at (609) 586-5144 ext 1211. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Standalone Data Transmission Service, Layer 2 Ethernet transport, Managed router, Static public IPv4 addresses. 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 E-Rate services, additional criteria with less weight" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
All active and historical solicitations from Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County 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 December 4, 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 Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.