Whitley County Consolidated Schools - FY2027 Internet Access and Data Transmission Services - RFP 270002531
Whitley County Consolidated SchoolsSchool · Columbia City, IN- Due
- Dec 18, 2026
- 45 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Seth Slater
- (260) 244-5771
The 30-second brief
Whitley County Consolidated Schools seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services under FCC Form 470 application number 270002531 for funding year 2027. The project requires symmetrical bandwidth at 1 +/-, 2 +/- Gbps scalable to 5 +/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end located at Indian Springs Middle School, 1692 S State Road 9, Columbia City, IN 46725, beginning July 1, 2027. Bidders must provide laddered pricing in 1 +/- Gbps increments, 100 +/- public IPv4 addresses, provider-owned onsite equipment for hand-off, and a comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability. Submissions are due by December 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm EST, with technical questions due by November 13, 2026. Pricing and terms must reflect E-Rate LCP and GSA pricing with E-Rate SPI form invoicing.
Data transmission and internet access service, Symmetrical bandwidth at 1/2 Gbps scalable to 5 Gbps, 100 +/- public IPv4 addresses, Onsite hand-off equipment, Proposed Service Level Agreement
Cost of eligible goods and services, pricing and terms, technical details, SLA, experience and references, compliance with requirements
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Summary
Whitley County Consolidated Schools seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services under FCC Form 470 application number 270002531 for funding year 2027.
The project requires symmetrical bandwidth at 1 +/-, 2 +/- Gbps scalable to 5 +/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the head-end located at Indian Springs Middle School, 1692 S State Road 9, Columbia City, IN 46725, beginning July 1, 2027. Bidders must provide laddered pricing in 1 +/- Gbps increments, 100 +/- public IPv4 addresses, provider-owned onsite equipment for hand-off, and a comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% network availability. Submissions are due by December 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm EST, with technical questions due by November 13, 2026. Pricing and terms must reflect E-Rate LCP and GSA pricing with E-Rate SPI form invoicing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Pricing and terms
- Technical details
- SLA
- Experience and references
- Compliance with requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Data transmission and internet access service
- Symmetrical bandwidth at 1/2 Gbps scalable to 5 Gbps
- 100 +/- public IPv4 addresses
- Onsite hand-off equipment
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Description of services and required construction timeline
- Complete pricing with non-recurring and recurring costs
- Proposed Service Level Agreement
- Three (3) reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN number
- Ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Columbia City, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Whitley County Consolidated Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 18, 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 Seth Slater.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Whitley County Consolidated Schools 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 Seth Slater at (260) 244-5771. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Data transmission and internet access service, Symmetrical bandwidth at 1/2 Gbps scalable to 5 Gbps, 100 +/- public IPv4 addresses, Onsite hand-off equipment, Proposed Service Level Agreement. 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, compliance with requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Whitley County Consolidated Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Whitley County Consolidated Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Whitley County Consolidated 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 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 18, 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 required construction timeline, complete pricing with non-recurring and recurring costs, proposed Service Level Agreement, three (3) reference sites, E-Rate SPIN number, re. Review the full document from Whitley County Consolidated 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: Columbia City, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.