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E-Rate Internet Access, WAN Connectivity, Web Hosting, and IT Infrastructure Services

Buyer
Indiana Department of Administration
Place of performance
Offsite
Response deadline
Nov 11, 2026Deletes on Nov 25, 2026
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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The buyer, a government authority located in Indiana, seeks a vendor to provide offsite E-Rate services, internet access, and wide area network connectivity. The requested scope includes implementing and maintaining high-speed, cost-effective, scalable, and flexible data transport services to connect eligible entities. Additional required services encompass web hosting, basic firewall services, filtering, Voice over Internet Protocol, email hosting, local area network diagnostics, bandwidth shaping, and a disaster recovery and backup site for current and future state library services. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to submit bids, and the buyer requests proposals to determine the budget. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on September 30, 2026, and a deadline to submit all questions no later than October 07, 2026.

Scope of work

  • Internet access and WAN connectivity services
  • High-speed data connectivity and transport services
  • Web hosting and email hosting
  • Basic firewall services and filtering
  • VoIP and LAN diagnostics
  • Bandwidth shaping
  • Disaster Recovery and backup site for current and future state library services

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Adherence to Mandatory RequirementsPass/Fail
Management Assessment/Quality (Business and Technical Proposal)50 available points
Cost (Cost Proposal)30 available points
Buy Indiana5 points
Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Subcontractor Commitment5 points

Minimum qualifications

  • Onshore (USA Organization Only)
  • Registered as a bidder with the Department of Administration, Procurement Division
  • Registered and in good standing with the Indiana Secretary of State upon contract award
  • No current or outstanding criminal, civil, or enforcement actions initiated by the State
  • Not presently in arrears in payment of taxes, permit fees, or statutory payments
  • No State contract or purchase order cancelled within the last two calendar years due to failure to deliver

Documents to include with your response

  • Executive Summary
  • Attachment D Cost Proposal
  • Attachment E Business Proposal
  • Attachment F Technical Proposal
  • Attachment J Attestation Form
  • Infrastructure Overview
  • AI Technical Proposal Questions
  • Attachment A IVOSB Commitment Form

How to submit

Method
Electronic via Supplier Portal
Instructions
Must be submitted through the Supplier Portal using a Bidder ID and password. Proposals must follow the specified format with standalone electronic files for each section.