Saddleback Valley Unified School District Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services RFP No. 26-02, 2026
Saddleback Valley UnifiedSchool · Mission Viejo, CA- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Tasha Johansen
The 30-second brief
Saddleback Valley Unified School District is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services under RFP No. 26-02 for E-Rate Funding Year 2027. The project includes fully managed, private, multipoint Layer 2 Ethernet service over lit fiber connecting 33 school sites, the District Office, OCDE, and a district colocation facility in Orange County, California. Bandwidth speeds vary from 1Gbps up to 40Gbps across sites. Requirements include 24x7x365 NOC monitoring, 99.99% availability SLA, path diversity, and robust quality of service. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with written questions due by December 2, 2026. A bid security of $25,000 in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check is required.
Price of E-Rate eligible services (Three-Year Evaluated Eligible Price, Form P-4) (40 points), Technical solution: network design, fiber path and on-net status, site and hub diversity, CPE, ability to meet Section 5 requirements (20 points), Service levels and support: SLA offered against Section 6, monitoring and reporting, escalation (15 points), Implementation and transition plan: schedule, cutover method, risk to instruction (10 points), Experience and references: comparable K-12 or public-sector WANs; E-Rate experience (10 points), Price of ineligible items (Form P-4) (5 points)
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Summary
Saddleback Valley Unified School District is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services under RFP No. 26-02 for E-Rate Funding Year 2027.
The project includes fully managed, private, multipoint Layer 2 Ethernet service over lit fiber connecting 33 school sites, the District Office, OCDE, and a district colocation facility in Orange County, California. Bandwidth speeds vary from 1Gbps up to 40Gbps across sites. Requirements include 24x7x365 NOC monitoring, 99.99% availability SLA, path diversity, and robust quality of service. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with written questions due by December 2, 2026. A bid security of $25,000 in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check is required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price of E-Rate eligible services (Three-Year Evaluated Eligible Price, Form P-4) (40 points), Technical solution: network design, fiber path and on-net status, site and hub diversity, CPE, ability to meet Section 5 requirements (20 points), Service levels and support: SLA offered against Section 6, monitoring and reporting, escalation (15 points), Implementation and transition plan: schedule, cutover method, risk to instruction (10 points), Experience and references: comparable K-12 or public-sector WANs; E-Rate experience (10 points), Price of ineligible items (Form P-4) (5 points)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check ($25,000.00)
- Form A (Proposal Form)
- Form B (Proposer Information and Disqualification Items)
- Form C (Non-Collusion Declaration)
- Form D (Bid Security)
- Form E (E-Rate Certification)
- Signed E-Rate Supplemental Terms (Section 10)
- Pricing Forms P-1 through P-4
- Form F (Exceptions)
- Form G (Subcontractors and Underlying Carriers)
- Form H (References)
- Evidence of Green Light status
- Evidence of CPUC authority
- SPIN / FCC Form 498 ID
- FCC Registration Number
- Submit to
- Tasha Johansen, Purchasing, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, District Reception Office, 25631 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Reported agency
- Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Saddleback Valley Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Tasha Johansen, Purchasing, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, District Reception Office, 25631 Peter A. Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. For questions, contact Tasha Johansen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Saddleback Valley Unified 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 Tasha Johansen. 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: "Price of E-Rate eligible services (Three-Year Evaluated Eligible Price, Form P-4) (40 points), Technical solution: network design, fiber path and on-net status, site and hub diversity, CPE, ability to..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Saddleback Valley Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Saddleback Valley Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Saddleback Valley Unified 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 10, 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: Bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check ($25,000.00); Form A (Proposal Form); Form B (Proposer Information and Disqualification Items); Form C (Non-Collusion Declaration); Form D (Bid Security);. Review the full document from Saddleback Valley Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mission Viejo, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
