Ritenour School District - Wide Area Network Data Service and Wireless Access Points - RFP 270003692
Ritenour School DistrictSchool · St Louis, MO- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Rich Wilson
- (314) 493-6075
The 30-second brief
Ritenour School District seeks proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) data connectivity and Category 2 wireless access points (APs) for funding year 2027. The project includes WAN services across 15 building locations in St. Louis County, Missouri, with bandwidth requirements ranging from 500Mbps to 10Gbps under 36-month or 60-month contract options, and the procurement of 200 Cisco 9136l wireless access points or equivalent. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, and must comply with E-Rate program guidelines utilizing Service Provider Invoicing (SPI) at an 80% discount level. Responses require sealed submissions delivered to the Ritenour School District Admin Center at 2420 Woodson Rd, St. Louis, MO, with pricing broken down by building and adherence to E-Rate eligible and ineligible cost allocations.
Category 1 WAN data connectivity for 15 locations, Category 1 network equipment, 200 wireless access points (Cisco 9136l or equivalent) with necessary software and licenses
Price of eligible products and services 50%, prior experience with the vendor 25%, prices for ineligible services and products 15%, local or in-state vendor 10%
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Summary
Ritenour School District seeks proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) data connectivity and Category 2 wireless access points (APs) for funding year 2027.
The project includes WAN services across 15 building locations in St. Louis County, Missouri, with bandwidth requirements ranging from 500Mbps to 10Gbps under 36-month or 60-month contract options, and the procurement of 200 Cisco 9136l wireless access points or equivalent. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, and must comply with E-Rate program guidelines utilizing Service Provider Invoicing (SPI) at an 80% discount level. Responses require sealed submissions delivered to the Ritenour School District Admin Center at 2420 Woodson Rd, St. Louis, MO, with pricing broken down by building and adherence to E-Rate eligible and ineligible cost allocations.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Price of eligible products and services 50%
- Prior experience with the vendor 25%
- Prices for ineligible services and products 15%
- Local or in-state vendor 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Category 1 WAN data connectivity for 15 locations, Category 1 network equipment, 200 wireless access points (Cisco 9136l or equivalent) with necessary software and licenses
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- SPIN
- FCC Registration Number (FRN)
- Sealed original and copy of proposal
- Pricing pages by building
- Submit to
- Dr. Rich Wilson, Director of Technology, Ritenour School District, 2420 Woodson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63114
- Scope location
- Saint Louis, MO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Ritenour School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 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: Dr. Rich Wilson, Director of Technology, Ritenour School District, 2420 Woodson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63114. For questions, contact Rich Wilson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Ritenour School District in MO, 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 Rich Wilson at (314) 493-6075. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Category 1 WAN data connectivity for 15 locations, Category 1 network equipment, 200 wireless access points (Cisco 9136l or equivalent) with necessary software and licenses. 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 products and services 50%, prior experience with the vendor 25%, prices for ineligible services and products 15%, local or in-state vendor 10%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Ritenour School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Ritenour School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Ritenour School District 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 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: SPIN, FCC Registration Number (FRN), sealed original and copy of proposal, pricing pages by building. Review the full document from Ritenour School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Saint Louis, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.