West Central School Corporation Internet Access and Data Transmission Services RFP - 270001804
West Central School CorporationSchool · Francesville, IN- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 22 days left
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Gregory Laffoon
- (219) 567-9161
The 30-second brief
West Central School Corporation seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth at 500+/- Mbps scalable to 1,000+/- Mbps with guaranteed throughput to the applicant's head-end located at West Central Senior High School, 1852 S US 421, Francesville, IN 47946, beginning July 1, 2027. Pricing must be provided for 500 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps alongside 16+/- public IPv4 addresses and optional pricing for additional addresses or equivalent IPv6 addresses. Bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST, with technical questions due by October 27, 2026. The contract term is 3 or 5 years. Proposals must include pricing, service description, proposed Service Level Agreement, three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN number, and a ready-to-execute contract.
Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, 500 Mbps bandwidth, 1, 000 Mbps bandwidth, 16+/- public IPv4 addresses, Fiber hand-off equipment, Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references
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Summary
West Central School Corporation seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth at 500+/- Mbps scalable to 1,000+/- Mbps with guaranteed throughput to the applicant's head-end located at West Central Senior High School, 1852 S US 421, Francesville, IN 47946, beginning July 1, 2027.
Pricing must be provided for 500 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps alongside 16+/- public IPv4 addresses and optional pricing for additional addresses or equivalent IPv6 addresses. Bids are due by November 24, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST, with technical questions due by October 27, 2026. The contract term is 3 or 5 years. Proposals must include pricing, service description, proposed Service Level Agreement, three reference sites, E-Rate SPIN number, and a ready-to-execute contract.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
- 500 Mbps bandwidth
- 1
- 000 Mbps bandwidth
- 16+/- public IPv4 addresses
- Fiber hand-off equipment
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Description of services and timeline
- Complete pricing
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
- Three (3) reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Francesville, IN
- Reported agency
- West Central School Corp
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from West Central School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 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 Gregory Laffoon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including West Central 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 Gregory Laffoon at (219) 567-9161. 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, 500 Mbps bandwidth, 1, 000 Mbps bandwidth, 16+/- public IPv4 addresses, Fiber hand-off equipment, 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, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from West Central School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from West Central School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, West Central 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 November 24, 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 and timeline, complete pricing, proposed Service Level Agreement, three (3) reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, ready-to-execute or sample contract. Review the full document from West Central 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: Francesville, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.