Whiting City School District - Whiting Internet RFP 2027 (Form 470 #270002970) - 2027
Whiting School CitySchool · Whiting, IN- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 35 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Josh Craig
- (219) 659-8324 ext 223
The 30-second brief
The Whiting City School District seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for Whiting High School located in Whiting, IN. The applicant requests symmetrical bandwidth at 1 Gbps scalable to 5 Gbps with guaranteed throughput, 62 +/- public IPv4 addresses, copper or fiber handoffs, resiliency, basic firewall service, and DDoS protection under FCC Form 470 application number 270002970. Bids must include laddered pricing in 500 Mbps increments, a proposed Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability, non-recurring and recurring cost breakdowns, references, E-Rate SPIN number, and a sample contract. The submission deadline is December 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT, and questions are due by November 18, 2026. The contract term is 3 years with two optional 1-year extensions.
Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements
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Summary
The Whiting City School District seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for Whiting High School located in Whiting, IN. The applicant requests symmetrical bandwidth at 1 Gbps scalable to 5 Gbps with guaranteed throughput, 62 +/- public IPv4 addresses, copper or fiber handoffs, resiliency, basic firewall service, and DDoS protection under FCC Form 470 application number 270002970.
Bids must include laddered pricing in 500 Mbps increments, a proposed Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability, non-recurring and recurring cost breakdowns, references, E-Rate SPIN number, and a sample contract. The submission deadline is December 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT, and questions are due by November 18, 2026. The contract term is 3 years with two optional 1-year extensions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
- Compliance with requirements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- A description of services to be provided
- Complete pricing
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
- Three (3) reference sites
- Your E-Rate SPIN Number
- A sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Whiting, IN
- Reported agency
- Whiting City School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Whiting School City?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Josh Craig.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Whiting School City 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 Josh Craig at (219) 659-8324 ext 223. 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: "Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and 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 Whiting School City?
All active and historical solicitations from Whiting School City are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Whiting School 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 8, 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: A description of services to be provided, Complete pricing, Proposed Service Level Agreement, Three (3) reference sites, Your E-Rate SPIN Number, A sample contract. Review the full document from Whiting School 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: Whiting, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.