Twin Lakes School Corporation - Internet Access and PTP WAN circuits RFP 2027
Twin Lakes School CorporationSchool · Monticello, IN- Due
- Dec 16, 2026
- 32 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Scott Gear
- (574) 583-7108 ext 2374
The 30-second brief
Twin Lakes School Corporation seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services (WAN circuits) under E-Rate Funding Year 2027, Form 470 #270003212. The district requires symmetrical bandwidth at 1 Gbps scalable to 3 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end at Twin Lakes Senior High School in Monticello, IN, beginning July 1, 2027. Lit fiber service is also requested for WAN connections between eligible sites (TLSC Administrative Building and CTE Building) and the head-end with pricing options for 1, 2, and 3 Gbps, plus 24+/- public IPv4 addresses. Interested service providers must email proposals to Scott Gear, Director of IT, by 1:00 PM EST on December 16, 2026. Technical questions are due by November 16, 2026. Contract term is 3 to 5 years.
Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Standalone Data Transmission Service, Lit fiber service WAN connections, Public IPv4 addresses, Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements
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Summary
Twin Lakes School Corporation seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services (WAN circuits) under E-Rate Funding Year 2027, Form 470 #270003212.
The district requires symmetrical bandwidth at 1 Gbps scalable to 3 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end at Twin Lakes Senior High School in Monticello, IN, beginning July 1, 2027. Lit fiber service is also requested for WAN connections between eligible sites (TLSC Administrative Building and CTE Building) and the head-end with pricing options for 1, 2, and 3 Gbps, plus 24+/- public IPv4 addresses. Interested service providers must email proposals to Scott Gear, Director of IT, by 1:00 PM EST on December 16, 2026. Technical questions are due by November 16, 2026. Contract term is 3 to 5 years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
- Compliance with requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
- Standalone Data Transmission Service
- Lit fiber service WAN connections
- Public IPv4 addresses
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Description of services with construction timeline
- Complete pricing including non-recurring and recurring costs
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
- Three reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute contract
- Submit to
- [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Monticello, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Twin Lakes School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 16, 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] with a copy to [email protected]. For questions, contact Scott Gear.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Twin Lakes 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 Scott Gear at (574) 583-7108 ext 2374. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Standalone Data Transmission Service, Lit fiber service WAN connections, Public IPv4 addresses, Service Level Agreement (SLA). 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 eligible goods and services, 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 Twin Lakes School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from Twin Lakes School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Twin Lakes 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 16, 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, complete pricing including non-recurring and recurring costs, proposed Service Level Agreement, three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, ready-to-. Review the full document from Twin Lakes 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: Monticello, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
