Montgomery County Public Schools - Internet Access Services - MO27-47001-270000847 (2026)
Montgomery County Public SchoolsSchool · Rockville, MD- Due
- Nov 25, 2026
- 22 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Angela King
- (240) 740-6093
The 30-second brief
Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified telecommunications service providers for scalable, fiber-based Internet Access and associated transport delivered directly to one or both designated District data centers located in Rockville and Germantown, MD. The requested service must provide full-duplex logical throughput beginning at a base of 60 Gbps and scalable through 500 Gbps, serving approximately 255 MCPS sites. Respondents must provide pricing for 60 Gbps and for each 10 Gbps increment through 500 Gbps, along with separate cost allocations for any E-rate ineligible components. The procurement includes mandatory DDoS protection, BGP configuration, 24x7x365 support, and adherence to MCPS General Contract Articles. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, following a question deadline of October 22, 2026. The initial contract term is five (5) years with up to five (5) additional one-year renewal options.
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Fiber-based Internet Access, 60 Gbps to 500 Gbps scalable throughput, DDoS protection, BGP configuration, 24x7x365 support and monitoring
Price of eligible services (primary evaluation factor), previous performance, quality and reliability of service, suitability, capabilities and manageability of devices, compatibility with MCPS infrastructure, vendor experience in a K-12 environment
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Summary
Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified telecommunications service providers for scalable, fiber-based Internet Access and associated transport delivered directly to one or both designated District data centers located in Rockville and Germantown, MD. The requested service must provide full-duplex logical throughput beginning at a base of 60 Gbps and scalable through 500 Gbps, serving approximately 255 MCPS sites.
Respondents must provide pricing for 60 Gbps and for each 10 Gbps increment through 500 Gbps, along with separate cost allocations for any E-rate ineligible components. The procurement includes mandatory DDoS protection, BGP configuration, 24x7x365 support, and adherence to MCPS General Contract Articles. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, following a question deadline of October 22, 2026. The initial contract term is five (5) years with up to five (5) additional one-year renewal options.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price of eligible services (primary evaluation factor)
- Previous performance
- Quality and reliability of service
- Suitability
- Capabilities and manageability of devices
- Compatibility with MCPS infrastructure
- Vendor experience in a K-12 environment
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Data Transmission and/or Internet Access
- Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
- Fiber-based Internet Access
- 60 Gbps to 500 Gbps scalable throughput
- DDoS protection
- BGP configuration
- 24x7x365 support and monitoring
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
19- Cover Letter
- Executive Summary
- Company Profile
- Technical Solution
- Fiber Transport
- Internet Backbone/Peering
- BGP Configuration
- Bandwidth Pricing
- DDoS Solution
- SLA
- 24x7x365 Support
- Implementation Plan
- Demarcation
- E-rate Eligibility/Cost Allocation
- Five-Year Pricing
- Renewal Pricing
- References
- Exceptions
- Signed Respondent Certification
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 120 months
- Scope location
- Rockville, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Montgomery County Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 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]. For questions, contact Angela King.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Montgomery County Public Schools in MD, 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 Angela King at (240) 740-6093. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Fiber-based Internet Access, 60 Gbps to 500 Gbps scalable throughput, DDoS protection, BGP configuration, 24x7x365 support and monitoring. 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: "Price of eligible services (primary evaluation factor), previous performance, quality and reliability of service, suitability, capabilities and manageability of devices, compatibility with MCPS infras..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Montgomery County Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Montgomery County Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Montgomery County 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 25, 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: Cover Letter, Executive Summary, Company Profile, Technical Solution, Fiber Transport, Internet Backbone/Peering, BGP Configuration, Bandwidth Pricing, DDoS Solution, SLA, 24x7x365 Support, Implementa. Review the full document from Montgomery County 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: Rockville, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.