Palmerton Area School District - 10 Gbps Internet Access and Data Transport - Form 470 2027
Palmerton Area SDSchool · Palmerton, PA- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Dan Heaney
- (610) 826-7101
The 30-second brief
Palmerton Area School District seeks competitive proposals for 10 Gbps dedicated Internet Access and Data Transmission Services and 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport services beginning July 1, 2027. The district requires 10 Gbps dedicated Internet access at Palmerton Junior High School and three dedicated 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport circuits connecting to S.S. Palmer Elementary School, Parkside Education Center, and Towamensing Elementary School. Proposals must include monthly recurring charges, nonrecurring charges, installation and activation fees, and Ethernet port charges, while separately identifying E-Rate-eligible and ineligible charges. Submissions are due by December 2, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Evaluation will follow E-Rate and Pennsylvania public school procurement requirements, with price of E-Rate-eligible services as the most heavily weighted factor.
10 Gbps dedicated Internet access; 3 dedicated 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport circuits
Price of E-Rate-eligible services
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Summary
Palmerton Area School District seeks competitive proposals for 10 Gbps dedicated Internet Access and Data Transmission Services and 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport services beginning July 1, 2027.
The district requires 10 Gbps dedicated Internet access at Palmerton Junior High School and three dedicated 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport circuits connecting to S.S. Palmer Elementary School, Parkside Education Center, and Towamensing Elementary School. Proposals must include monthly recurring charges, nonrecurring charges, installation and activation fees, and Ethernet port charges, while separately identifying E-Rate-eligible and ineligible charges. Submissions are due by December 2, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Evaluation will follow E-Rate and Pennsylvania public school procurement requirements, with price of E-Rate-eligible services as the most heavily weighted factor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price of E-Rate-eligible services
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10 Gbps dedicated Internet access; 3 dedicated 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport circuits
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Service-level agreements
- Implementation timelines
- Available contract terms
- E-Rate-eligible and ineligible price breakdown
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Palmerton, PA
- Reported agency
- Palmerton Area School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Palmerton Area SD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 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 Dan Heaney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Palmerton Area SD in PA, 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 Dan Heaney at (610) 826-7101. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 10 Gbps dedicated Internet access; 3 dedicated 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport circuits. 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 E-Rate-eligible services" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Palmerton Area SD?
All active and historical solicitations from Palmerton Area SD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Palmerton Area SD regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 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: service-level agreements, implementation timelines, available contract terms, E-Rate-eligible and ineligible price breakdown. Review the full document from Palmerton Area SD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Palmerton, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.