Portage Township Schools Internet Access and Data Transmission Services RFP - 2027 Internet
Portage Township SchoolsSchool · Portage, IN- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Nicholas Gron
The 30-second brief
Portage Township Schools seeks proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth at 10 Gbps scalable to 30 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end located at Portage High School in Portage, Indiana, beginning July 1, 2027. The project requires laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments, 60 +/- public IPv4 addresses, optional IPv6 addresses, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) support, service provider-owned onsite equipment for fiber handoffs, and basic firewall or DDoS protection. Bidders must submit proposals including a detailed Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability, packet loss, latency, jitter commitments, and 24x7x365 trouble-reporting procedures. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with questions due by November 11, 2026. The contract term is three years with up to two optional one-year extensions.
Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements
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Summary
Portage Township Schools seeks proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth at 10 Gbps scalable to 30 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end located at Portage High School in Portage, Indiana, beginning July 1, 2027.
The project requires laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments, 60 +/- public IPv4 addresses, optional IPv6 addresses, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) support, service provider-owned onsite equipment for fiber handoffs, and basic firewall or DDoS protection. Bidders must submit proposals including a detailed Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability, packet loss, latency, jitter commitments, and 24x7x365 trouble-reporting procedures. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with questions due by November 11, 2026. The contract term is three years with up to two optional one-year extensions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
- Compliance with requirements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Description of services with construction timeline
- Complete pricing
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
- Three reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Portage, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Portage Township Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Nicholas Gron.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Portage Township Schools 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 Nicholas Gron. 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, compliance with requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Portage Township Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Portage Township Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Portage Township 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 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: description of services with construction timeline, complete pricing, proposed Service Level Agreement, three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, sample contract. Review the full document from Portage Township 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: Portage, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
