Scotia Union School District Broadband Service RFP 2027-2028 - Form 470 270003694
Scotia Union ElementarySchool · Scotia, CA- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 27 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Rich Tunheim
- (707) 228-9357
The 30-second brief
Scotia Union School District seeks a five-year contractual agreement for point-to-point broadband network services, data transmission, and internet access to connect the District Office / Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School and the Scotia Gymnasium Annex to the Humboldt County Office of Education. The procurement is funded by E-Rate Year 30 (2027-2028), Form 470 application number 270003694. Requirements include 1Gbps to 10Gbps scalable fiber-based Ethernet service, 24/7 service level agreements, network monitoring, and fault isolation. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, and must be emailed to the district consultant.
Point-to-point Broadband Service connecting Scotia Union School District Office/Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School Site to Humboldt County Office of Education Site at 1Gb; Point-to-point Broadband Service connecting Scotia Gymnasium Annex Site to Humboldt County Office of Education Site at 1Gb; Ability to increase bandwidth to 10Gb over contract term
E-Rate Eligible Costs 35%, Installation Commitment 30%, Completeness and Accuracy of Response 20%, Service Level Agreements 15%
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Summary
Scotia Union School District seeks a five-year contractual agreement for point-to-point broadband network services, data transmission, and internet access to connect the District Office / Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School and the Scotia Gymnasium Annex to the Humboldt County Office of Education.
The procurement is funded by E-Rate Year 30 (2027-2028), Form 470 application number 270003694. Requirements include 1Gbps to 10Gbps scalable fiber-based Ethernet service, 24/7 service level agreements, network monitoring, and fault isolation. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, and must be emailed to the district consultant.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- E-Rate Eligible Costs 35%
- Installation Commitment 30%
- Completeness and Accuracy of Response 20%
- Service Level Agreements 15%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Point-to-point Broadband Service connecting Scotia Union School District Office/Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School Site to Humboldt County Office of Education Site at 1Gb; Point-to-point Broadband Service connecting Scotia Gymnasium Annex Site to Humboldt County Office of Education Site at 1Gb; Ability to increase bandwidth to 10Gb over contract term
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- FCC Form 473 Service Provider Annual Certification Form
- Contractual pricing for 3 and 5-year terms
- Network design illustration
- Implementation plan
- Minimum of three references
- Sample Billing Statement
- Service Level Agreement
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Scotia, CA
- Reported agency
- Scotia Union School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Scotia Union Elementary?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 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 Rich Tunheim.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Scotia Union Elementary 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 Rich Tunheim at (707) 228-9357. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Point-to-point Broadband Service connecting Scotia Union School District Office/Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary School Site to Humboldt County Office of Education Site at 1Gb; Point-to-point Broadband Service connecting Scotia Gymnasium Annex Site to Humboldt County Office of Education Site at 1Gb; Ab. 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: "E-Rate Eligible Costs 35%, Installation Commitment 30%, Completeness and Accuracy of Response 20%, Service Level Agreements 15%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Scotia Union Elementary?
All active and historical solicitations from Scotia Union Elementary are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Scotia Union Elementary 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 4, 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: FCC Form 473 Service Provider Annual Certification Form, Contractual pricing for 3 and 5-year terms, Network design illustration, Implementation plan, Minimum of three references, Sample Billing State. Review the full document from Scotia Union Elementary for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Scotia, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.