Tredyffrin-Easttown School District Leased Dark Fiber RFP 2027/2028 - 234899
Tredyffrin-Easttown SDSchool · Wayne, PA- Due
- Nov 10, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Mike Szymendera
- (610) 240-1900
The 30-second brief
The Tredyffrin-Easttown School District is seeking proposals for leased dark fiber service between the District Network Operations Center at 95 Howellville Road, Berwyn, PA and Bear Hill Elementary School at 1200 West Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA. The project involves a point-to-point network design with pricing required for 4, 6, and 8 fiber strands under an initial 5-year term with five 1-year renewal options. Vendors must provide ongoing maintenance practices, a delivery service level agreement, and comply with federal E-rate program requirements including Form 473 submission and lowest corresponding price rules. Proposals are due by November 10, 2026, at Noon EST.
Leased dark fiber service, 4 strands, 6 strands, 8 strands, Pricing proposal, Special construction costs, Maintenance practices overview
Price of E-rate eligible services will be the most heavily weighted factor in the bid evaluation.
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Summary
The Tredyffrin-Easttown School District is seeking proposals for leased dark fiber service between the District Network Operations Center at 95 Howellville Road, Berwyn, PA and Bear Hill Elementary School at 1200 West Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA. The project involves a point-to-point network design with pricing required for 4, 6, and 8 fiber strands under an initial 5-year term with five 1-year renewal options.
Vendors must provide ongoing maintenance practices, a delivery service level agreement, and comply with federal E-rate program requirements including Form 473 submission and lowest corresponding price rules. Proposals are due by November 10, 2026, at Noon EST.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price of E-rate eligible services will be the most heavily weighted factor in the bid evaluation.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Leased dark fiber service
- 4 strands
- 6 strands
- 8 strands
- Pricing proposal
- Special construction costs
- Maintenance practices overview
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Price Template (Appendix A)
- Non-Collusion Affidavit (Appendix B)
- Copy of terms and conditions for proposed contract
- Proof of authorization to do business in Pennsylvania
- E-rate SPIN number
- Federal Tax ID Number
- FCC Registration Number
- List of three current K-12 clients
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Wayne, PA
- Reported agency
- Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tredyffrin-Easttown SD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 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 Mike Szymendera.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Tredyffrin-Easttown SD in PA, 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 Mike Szymendera at (610) 240-1900. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Leased dark fiber service, 4 strands, 6 strands, 8 strands, Pricing proposal, Special construction costs, Maintenance practices overview. 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 E-rate eligible services will be the most heavily weighted factor in the bid evaluation." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Tredyffrin-Easttown SD?
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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 November 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: Price Template (Appendix A), Non-Collusion Affidavit (Appendix B), copy of terms and conditions for proposed contract, proof of authorization to do business in Pennsylvania, E-rate SPIN number, Federa. Review the full document from Tredyffrin-Easttown SD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wayne, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.