St. Charles Parish Public Schools - Internet Access and Wide Area Network Connections - RFP 2026
St. Charles Parish School DistrictSchool · Luling, LA- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 44 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Kelsey Hegel
- (985) 785-3126
The 30-second brief
St. Charles Parish Public Schools is seeking proposals for high-speed Internet Access (IA) and a Wide Area Network (WAN) to serve the district's schools and facilities, including Central Office, Destrehan High School, and various learning centers in Luling, Boutte, St. Rose, and Hahnville, Louisiana. The procurement covers E-rate-eligible data transmission services with minimum bandwidths of 6.5 Gbps for IA and 250 Mbps for WAN, supporting managed and unmanaged options, OSPF routing compatibility, multi-PoP routing, and carrier-grade reliability (99.999% availability). Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, following a mandatory site visit on November 12, 2026, and a vendor question deadline of November 13, 2026. The initial contract term is 3 years with up to 2 optional one-year extensions.
Internet Access, Wide Area Network, IA Cost Sheet, WAN Cost Sheet
Cost of E-rate Eligible Services (25%), Technical Specifications & PoP Resiliency (20%), Vendor Presentations (15%), Support and SLA Assurances (15%), Project Understanding and Implementation Timeline (10%), Prior References and Experience (5%), Total Cost (5%), Small, Minority, or Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) (5%)
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Summary
St.
Charles Parish Public Schools is seeking proposals for high-speed Internet Access (IA) and a Wide Area Network (WAN) to serve the district's schools and facilities, including Central Office, Destrehan High School, and various learning centers in Luling, Boutte, St. Rose, and Hahnville, Louisiana. The procurement covers E-rate-eligible data transmission services with minimum bandwidths of 6.5 Gbps for IA and 250 Mbps for WAN, supporting managed and unmanaged options, OSPF routing compatibility, multi-PoP routing, and carrier-grade reliability (99.999% availability). Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, following a mandatory site visit on November 12, 2026, and a vendor question deadline of November 13, 2026. The initial contract term is 3 years with up to 2 optional one-year extensions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Internet Access
- Wide Area Network
- IA Cost Sheet
- WAN Cost Sheet
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Submittal Letter
- Non-Collusion Statement
- Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Lower-Tier Transactions
- Certificate of Independent Price Determination
- IA Cost Sheet
- WAN Cost Sheet
- Submit to
- https://www.wearescpps.org/
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Luling, LA
- Reported agency
- St. Charles Parish Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from St. Charles Parish School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 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: https://www.wearescpps.org/. For questions, contact Kelsey Hegel.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including St. Charles Parish School District in LA, 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 Kelsey Hegel at (985) 785-3126. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internet Access, Wide Area Network, IA Cost Sheet, WAN Cost Sheet. 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: "Cost of E-rate Eligible Services (25%), Technical Specifications & PoP Resiliency (20%), Vendor Presentations (15%), Support and SLA Assurances (15%), Project Understanding and Implementation Timeline..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from St. Charles Parish School District?
All active and historical solicitations from St. Charles Parish School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, St. Charles Parish 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 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: Submittal Letter, Non-Collusion Statement, Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Lower-Tier Transactions, Certificate of Independent Price Determin. Review the full document from St. Charles Parish 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: Luling, LA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.