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District-Wide Internet Access Services

Crowley, LouisianaLouisiana, USADue Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Client
Crowley, Louisiana
RFP Number
NET-17005
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Networking Services and Supplies
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Description

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Acadia Parish School District seeks proposals for district-wide fiber Internet Access services shared among 34 E-Rate eligible sites without special construction. The buyer requires 10 and 20 Gbps connections at each of its two data centers in Crowley, LA, and specifies offsite performance of the work. Eligibility restricts participation to USA organizations. The buyer requests proposals to establish the budget and reserves the right to reject all proposals or waive defects. Interested vendors must adhere to several key dates in 2026. The buyer posts the RFP on August 18, opens questions on September 9, closes questions on September 25, and requires final submission of sealed bids or uploads to Central Auction House by October 20 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The provided text contains no details regarding evaluation criteria.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from acadia_parish_internet_access__fy27.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Acadia Parish School District is requesting proposals for E-Rate eligible district-wide fiber Internet access services for its two data centers to serve 34 eligible sites. Bidders must provide pricing for 10 and 20 Gbps speeds at each data center. Participation is open to eligible vendors compliant with E-Rate program rules.

Issued by
ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Posting of RFP and 470
August 18, 2026
Questions and Answers Open
September 9, 2026
Questions and Answers Close
September 25, 2026
Deadline for submitting bids
October 20, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Contract start
July 1, 2027
How to submit
Certified mail, UPS, FedEx, hand-delivered, or electronic upload via Central Auction House portal
Submission details
Hard copies require 1 original plus 4 copies and 1 electronic copy in PDF format on a non-returnable USB drive in a sealed envelope. Online submission via http://centralauctionhouse.com does not require additional copies. Fax and email submittals not accepted.
Contract term
36-month contract with 2 (1) year extensions not to exceed 60 months
Place of performance
Acadia Parish School Board Office, 2402 North Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526 and Egan Elementary School, 2166 Egan Highway, Egan, LA 70531
Insurance and bonding
Indemnification insurance as stipulated by the DISTRICT
Funding
Universal Service Fund E-Rate Program

How proposals are evaluated

Cost of eligible products and services30
Design and Technical Bid Submittal25
Location of technical support office (proximity to Crowley)10
Ability to deliver services at the start of the funding year (July 1, 2027)15
References and Experience (Prior Experience may be considered)20

Scope of work

  • District-wide fiber Internet Access services
  • 10 Gbps fiber Internet Access at Data Center #1 (Acadia Parish School Board Office)
  • 20 Gbps fiber Internet Access at Data Center #1 (Acadia Parish School Board Office)
  • 10 Gbps fiber Internet Access at Data Center #2 (Egan Elementary School)
  • 20 Gbps fiber Internet Access at Data Center #2 (Egan Elementary School)

Minimum qualifications

  • Onshore (USA Organization Only)
  • Participation in the E-Rate program and ability to utilize FCC Form 474 (SPI)
  • Submission of at least three references from public schools of equal or larger size
  • Filing of the Annual Service Provider Certification (SPAC)

Documents to include with the bid

  • Response Package Cover Sheet
  • Non-Collusion Statement
  • Table of Contents
  • Design and Technical Bid Submittal including maps and diagrams
  • Pricing Form / Sample Pricing Form including all estimated fees
  • Three public school references with contact information

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