Mountain View Los Altos High School District - Data Transport Service - RFP 27-100 (2027)
Mountain View-Los Altos Union HighSchool · Mountain View, CA- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 28 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Mike Mathiesen
- (650) 940-4650
The 30-second brief
The Mountain View Los Altos High School District is soliciting proposals for data transport services and lit fiber optic ethernet transport services for a multi-year contract under Erate funding year 2027. The project involves point-to-point lit fiber optic ethernet transport services connecting district sites with bandwidth speeds ranging from 10Gbps, 20Gbps up to 50Gbps on a 5-year term. Bidders must provide detailed billing, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging support, account manager details, and comply with Erate requirements, California Teleconnect Program, and Secure Networks Act. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by October 27, 2026. Evaluation is based on responder cost (35%), experience (20%), implementation timeline (20%), SLA (15%), and quote preparation (10%).
Lit Fiber Optic Ethernet Transport Services, Installation and ongoing service, Bandwidth speeds of 10Gbps, 20Gbps, And 50Gbps, 5-year contract term
Responder cost, including unit prices, labor rates, etc. 35%, Extent of experience with the district 20%, Implementation timeline 20%, Service level agreement 15%, Quote preparation, thoroughness, and responsiveness to the RFP 10%
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Summary
The Mountain View Los Altos High School District is soliciting proposals for data transport services and lit fiber optic ethernet transport services for a multi-year contract under Erate funding year 2027.
The project involves point-to-point lit fiber optic ethernet transport services connecting district sites with bandwidth speeds ranging from 10Gbps, 20Gbps up to 50Gbps on a 5-year term. Bidders must provide detailed billing, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging support, account manager details, and comply with Erate requirements, California Teleconnect Program, and Secure Networks Act. Submissions are due by December 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by October 27, 2026. Evaluation is based on responder cost (35%), experience (20%), implementation timeline (20%), SLA (15%), and quote preparation (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Responder cost
- Including unit prices
- Labor rates
- Etc. 35%
- Extent of experience with the district 20%
- Implementation timeline 20%
- Service level agreement 15%
- Quote preparation
- Thoroughness
- Responsiveness to the RFP 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Lit Fiber Optic Ethernet Transport Services
- Installation and ongoing service
- Bandwidth speeds of 10Gbps
- 20Gbps
- 50Gbps
- 5-year contract term
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Responder Service Provider Information
- Letter of Agreement
- Cost Proposals
- Addendums
- Completed and signed Submittal pages
- Submit to
- Mountain View Los Altos High School District, District Office, 1299 Bryant Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Mountain View, CA
- Reported agency
- Mountain View Los Altos High School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Mountain View-Los Altos Union High?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 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: Mountain View Los Altos High School District, District Office, 1299 Bryant Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040. For questions, contact Mike Mathiesen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Mountain View-Los Altos Union High 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 Mike Mathiesen at (650) 940-4650. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Lit Fiber Optic Ethernet Transport Services, Installation and ongoing service, Bandwidth speeds of 10Gbps, 20Gbps, And 50Gbps, 5-year contract term. 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: "Responder cost, including unit prices, labor rates, etc. 35%, Extent of experience with the district 20%, Implementation timeline 20%, Service level agreement 15%, Quote preparation, thoroughness, and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Mountain View-Los Altos Union High?
All active and historical solicitations from Mountain View-Los Altos Union High are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High 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 1, 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: Responder Service Provider Information, Letter of Agreement, Cost Proposals, Addendums, Completed and signed Submittal pages. Review the full document from Mountain View-Los Altos Union High for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mountain View, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.