Millard Public Schools Summer 2026 Wide Area Network Services RFP
Millard Public SchoolsSchool · Omaha, NE- Due
- Dec 15, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2025
- Contract term
- 4 years
The 30-second brief
Millard Public Schools (MPS) is requesting proposals for the implementation and project management of a high-speed IP Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure to support connectivity between 35 school buildings and 3 support buildings. The project is an E-Rate Category 1 project for Funding Year FY2026. The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, software, licenses, and hardware for a turnkey installation, including a seamless transition from the current provider (Cox Business Services). Technical requirements include support for a minimum 10Gbps consistent carrier-grade connectivity, scalability to 100Gbps, and 99.95% reliability. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025. Proposals are due by December 15, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. CST at the Ron Witt Support Service Center in Omaha, NE. Evaluation criteria include price, network resiliency, NMS capabilities, and technical experience.
Proposal, Appendix E - Vendor Pricing Submission Response Sheet, Draft contracts, References, Vendor Summary, Proof of insurance, SLA documentation, SPIN number
Total Price and Cost Effectiveness (30 points), Redundant/Resilient/Reliability/Recovery (20 points), Real-time NMS (10 points), Ability to deliver within timeframe (10 points), Technical knowledge and experience (10 points), Ability to provide expanded services (5 points), Previous relationship (5 points), Local Presence (5 points), MEF-CECP Certified Provider (5 points)
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Summary
Millard Public Schools (MPS) is requesting proposals for the implementation and project management of a high-speed IP Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure to support connectivity between 35 school buildings and 3 support buildings.
The project is an E-Rate Category 1 project for Funding Year FY2026. The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, software, licenses, and hardware for a turnkey installation, including a seamless transition from the current provider (Cox Business Services). Technical requirements include support for a minimum 10Gbps consistent carrier-grade connectivity, scalability to 100Gbps, and 99.95% reliability. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025. Proposals are due by December 15, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. CST at the Ron Witt Support Service Center in Omaha, NE. Evaluation criteria include price, network resiliency, NMS capabilities, and technical experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Proposal
- Appendix E - Vendor Pricing Submission Response Sheet
- Draft contracts
- References
- Vendor Summary
- Proof of insurance
- SLA documentation
- SPIN number
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- Appendix E
- Appendix F
- Appendix G
- Appendix H
- Appendix I
- Submit to
- Millard Public Schools Ron Witt Support Services Center, 13737 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE 68137
- Duration
- 96 months
- Scope location
- Omaha, NE
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Millard Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 15, 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: Millard Public Schools Ron Witt Support Services Center, 13737 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE 68137.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Millard Public Schools in NE, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal, Appendix E - Vendor Pricing Submission Response Sheet, Draft contracts, References, Vendor Summary, Proof of insurance, SLA documentation, SPIN number. 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: "Total Price and Cost Effectiveness (30 points), Redundant/Resilient/Reliability/Recovery (20 points), Real-time NMS (10 points), Ability to deliver within timeframe (10 points), Technical knowledge an..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Millard Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Millard Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Millard Public Schools 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 4 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, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix I. Review the full document from Millard Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Omaha, NE. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.