Tri-Creek School Corporation Internet Access and Data Transmission Services - RFP IA Tri Creek FY2027
Tri-Creek School CorporationSchool · Lowell, IN- Due
- Dec 15, 2026
- 32 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jay Blackman
- (219) 750-1293
The 30-second brief
Tri-Creek School Corporation seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for funding year 2027 under FCC Form 470 application number 270004135. The scope requires symmetrical bandwidth at 5 Gbps scalable to 10 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end located at Lowell Senior High School, 2051 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN 46356, beginning 07-01-2027. Vendors must provide laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments, 20+/- public IPv4 addresses, optional IPv6 addresses, fiber handoffs, and a proposed Service Level Agreement ensuring 99.99% network availability. Proposals are due by Tuesday, 12-15-2026 at 12:00 pm (CST), with technical questions due by 12-01-2026. The contract term is 3 or 5 years. Price is the primary evaluation factor under E-Rate rules.
Pricing, terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements
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Summary
Tri-Creek School Corporation seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for funding year 2027 under FCC Form 470 application number 270004135.
The scope requires symmetrical bandwidth at 5 Gbps scalable to 10 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end located at Lowell Senior High School, 2051 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN 46356, beginning 07-01-2027. Vendors must provide laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments, 20+/- public IPv4 addresses, optional IPv6 addresses, fiber handoffs, and a proposed Service Level Agreement ensuring 99.99% network availability. Proposals are due by Tuesday, 12-15-2026 at 12:00 pm (CST), with technical questions due by 12-01-2026. The contract term is 3 or 5 years. Price is the primary evaluation factor under E-Rate rules.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Pricing
- Terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
- Compliance with requirements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
description of services with construction timeline and completion date by July 1, complete pricing including non-recurring costs and recurring costs, proposed Service Level Agreement, three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN number, ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Lowell, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tri-Creek School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jay Blackman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Tri-Creek School Corporation in IN, 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 Jay Blackman at (219) 750-1293. 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: "Pricing, terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Tri-Creek School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from Tri-Creek School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Tri-Creek School Corporation 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 15, 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: description of services with construction timeline and completion date by July 1, complete pricing including non-recurring costs and recurring costs, proposed Service Level Agreement, three reference. Review the full document from Tri-Creek School Corporation for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lowell, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
