Wellington Exempted Village School District Dedicated Internet Service RFP 2027 - 270000299
Wellington Exempted Village SchoolsSchool · Wellington, OH- Due
- Dec 14, 2026
- 41 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Pete Bailey
- (440) 647-7979
The 30-second brief
Wellington Exempted Village School District is seeking proposals for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) with Transport Service under FCC Form 470 Application Number 270000299 for Funding Year 2027. The scope includes fully managed internet access, IP addresses, and basic terminating equipment for McCormick Middle School (627 N. Main Street) and Wellington High School (629 N. Main Street) in Wellington, Ohio. Minimum bandwidth requirements include 1 Gbps download by 1 Gbps upload for Location #1 and 500 Mbps download by 500 Mbps upload for Location #2, with incremental bandwidth options up to 5 Gbps. The proposal submission deadline is December 14, 2026, at 3 pm EST, with a question deadline of November 10, 2026. Contract terms request 60-month pricing with service effective July 1, 2027. Required submissions include applicant name, Form 470 number, SPIN, service provider terms and conditions, and a completed Pricing Attachment in Excel format.
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, 1 Gbps / 500 Mbps Dedicated Internet Access with Transport Service
E-Rate Eligible Costs 40%, Cost-Effectiveness 15%, Technical Merit / Capability 10%, Support and Maintenance 9%, Prior Experience 9%, Compliance 8%, Local Presence 5%, Implementation/Scalability 4%
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Summary
Wellington Exempted Village School District is seeking proposals for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) with Transport Service under FCC Form 470 Application Number 270000299 for Funding Year 2027.
The scope includes fully managed internet access, IP addresses, and basic terminating equipment for McCormick Middle School (627 N. Main Street) and Wellington High School (629 N. Main Street) in Wellington, Ohio. Minimum bandwidth requirements include 1 Gbps download by 1 Gbps upload for Location #1 and 500 Mbps download by 500 Mbps upload for Location #2, with incremental bandwidth options up to 5 Gbps. The proposal submission deadline is December 14, 2026, at 3 pm EST, with a question deadline of November 10, 2026. Contract terms request 60-month pricing with service effective July 1, 2027. Required submissions include applicant name, Form 470 number, SPIN, service provider terms and conditions, and a completed Pricing Attachment in Excel format.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- E-Rate Eligible Costs 40%
- Cost-Effectiveness 15%
- Technical Merit / Capability 10%
- Support and Maintenance 9%
- Prior Experience 9%
- Compliance 8%
- Local Presence 5%
- Implementation/Scalability 4%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, 1 Gbps / 500 Mbps Dedicated Internet Access with Transport Service
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Applicant name
- Form 470 number
- SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number)
- Service provider’s terms and conditions
- Completed Pricing Attachment in xlsx format
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Wellington, OH
- Reported agency
- Wellington Exempted Village School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Wellington Exempted Village Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 14, 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], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Pete Bailey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Wellington Exempted Village Schools in OH, 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 Bid 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 Pete Bailey at (440) 647-7979. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, 1 Gbps / 500 Mbps Dedicated Internet Access with Transport Service. 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: "E-Rate Eligible Costs 40%, Cost-Effectiveness 15%, Technical Merit / Capability 10%, Support and Maintenance 9%, Prior Experience 9%, Compliance 8%, Local Presence 5%, Implementation/Scalability 4%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Wellington Exempted Village Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Wellington Exempted Village Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Wellington Exempted Village Schools 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 14, 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 Bid?
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: Applicant name, Form 470 number, SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number), Service provider’s terms and conditions, Completed Pricing Attachment in xlsx format. Review the full document from Wellington Exempted Village Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wellington, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.