Tulare City School District E-Rate Category 1 Products and Services RFP 27-28-C1-WAN 2027
Tulare CitySchool · Tulare, CA- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Gerardo Lemus
- (559) 685-7206
The 30-second brief
Tulare City School District seeks proposals for E-Rate eligible Category 1 data transmission and internet access services, specifically 1 Gbps burstable to 5 Gbps circuit with 10 Gbps port for the new TCSD Performing Arts Center under RFP 27-28-C1-WAN and Form 470 #270004435. The project involves wide area network connections across 17 circuits for schools in Tulare, California, with a 12-month initial contract term and two 1-year renewal options. Sealed bids including a signed Proposal Signature Page and Pricing Form on a USB drive must be submitted by December 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize the price of eligible products and services, functionality, unit pricing, vendor qualifications, and contract terms.
1 Gbps burstable to 5 Gbps Circuit with 10 Gbps Port
Price of eligible products/services, Functionality/completeness/specifications of proposed solution, Unit price of the eligible products/services, Low cost of ineligible products and services, Projected implementation timeline, Vendor qualifications, Contract terms and conditions, Extent to which a single-provider, turnkey solution is provided, Quality of proposal document(s)
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Summary
Tulare City School District seeks proposals for E-Rate eligible Category 1 data transmission and internet access services, specifically 1 Gbps burstable to 5 Gbps circuit with 10 Gbps port for the new TCSD Performing Arts Center under RFP 27-28-C1-WAN and Form 470 #270004435.
The project involves wide area network connections across 17 circuits for schools in Tulare, California, with a 12-month initial contract term and two 1-year renewal options. Sealed bids including a signed Proposal Signature Page and Pricing Form on a USB drive must be submitted by December 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize the price of eligible products and services, functionality, unit pricing, vendor qualifications, and contract terms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Price of eligible products/services
- Functionality/completeness/specifications of proposed solution
- Unit price of the eligible products/services
- Low cost of ineligible products and services
- Projected implementation timeline
- Vendor qualifications
- Contract terms and conditions
- Extent to which a single-provider
- Turnkey solution is provided
- Quality of proposal document(s)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1 Gbps burstable to 5 Gbps Circuit with 10 Gbps Port
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Signature Page
- Pricing Form
- USB drive
- Submit to
- Attn: Gerardo Lemus, Chief Business Officer, Tulare City School District, 600 N. Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Tulare, CA
- Reported agency
- Tulare City School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tulare City?
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: Attn: Gerardo Lemus, Chief Business Officer, Tulare City School District, 600 N. Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274. For questions, contact Gerardo Lemus.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Tulare City 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 Gerardo Lemus at (559) 685-7206. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1 Gbps burstable to 5 Gbps Circuit with 10 Gbps Port. 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 eligible products/services, Functionality/completeness/specifications of proposed solution, Unit price of the eligible products/services, Low cost of ineligible products and services, Project..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Tulare City?
All active and historical solicitations from Tulare City are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Tulare City 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 1 year. 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: Signature Page, Pricing Form, USB drive. Review the full document from Tulare City for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tulare, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
