New Palestine Community Schools Internet Access and Data Transmission RFP 2027 - 270002925
Southern Hancock County Community School CorporatiSchool · New Palestine, IN- Due
- Dec 14, 2026
- 41 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Craig Smith
- (317) 861-4463
The 30-second brief
New Palestine Community Schools seeks proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services under E-Rate Funding Year 2027 (Form 470 #270002925). The project requires symmetrical bandwidth at 2+/- Gbps scalable to 5+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end at New Palestine High School, located at 4485 S Victory Dr, New Palestine, IN 46163, beginning July 1, 2027. Vendors must provide laddered pricing in 1+/- Gbps increments, accommodate 61+/- public IPv4 addresses, and deliver a comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability. Proposals are due by December 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with technical questions due by November 12, 2026. Pricing must reflect Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and GSA rates, and contracts will require a 3+/- year term with E-Rate funding contingency.
Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references
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Summary
New Palestine Community Schools seeks proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services under E-Rate Funding Year 2027 (Form 470 #270002925).
The project requires symmetrical bandwidth at 2+/- Gbps scalable to 5+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end at New Palestine High School, located at 4485 S Victory Dr, New Palestine, IN 46163, beginning July 1, 2027. Vendors must provide laddered pricing in 1+/- Gbps increments, accommodate 61+/- public IPv4 addresses, and deliver a comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability. Proposals are due by December 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with technical questions due by November 12, 2026. Pricing must reflect Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and GSA rates, and contracts will require a 3+/- year term with E-Rate funding contingency.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
A description of services to be provided with detailed information regarding any required construction, Complete pricing for the services described herein, Proposed Service Level Agreement, Three (3) reference sites, Your E-Rate SPIN Number, A ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- New Palestine, IN
- Reported agency
- New Palestine Community Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Southern Hancock County Community School Corporati?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 14, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Craig Smith.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Southern Hancock County Community School Corporati in IN, 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 Craig Smith at (317) 861-4463. 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: "Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Southern Hancock County Community School Corporati?
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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 14, 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: A description of services to be provided with detailed information regarding any required construction, Complete pricing for the services described herein, Proposed Service Level Agreement, Three (3). Review the full document from Southern Hancock County Community School Corporati for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New Palestine, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.