High-Speed, Reliable Internet Access Services
- Client
- Colorado
- RFP Number
- NET-17422
- Posted
- 10/14/2026
- Category
- Networking Services and Supplies
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedDouglas County School District RE-1 needs a qualified firm or individual to provide high-speed, reliable internet access services to its primary data center located in Colorado. The scope requires offsite performance to deliver primary internet connectivity with DDoS protection, including tiered pricing for 15 Gbps, 25 Gbps, and 35 Gbps symmetrical bandwidth options. Eligibility is limited to USA onshore organizations, and respondents must be fully qualified, licensed where required, and able to certify regarding debarment and suspension. Applicants must submit proposals digitally through Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (BidNet) prior to November 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. All questions and communications regarding this request for proposal must be submitted through BidNet, with the source listing noting a question deadline of October 23, 2026.
Key solicitation details
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Douglas County School District RE-1 requests proposals from qualified telecommunications and internet service providers for high-speed, reliable internet access services. The project entails delivering primary internet connectivity with DDoS protection to the District's primary data center. Qualified ISPs with active USAC SPIN status are eligible to apply.
- Issued by
- Douglas County School District RE-1
- RFP published
- October 12, 2026
- Question deadline
- October 23, 2026
- Proposal submission deadline
- November 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time
- Notice of intent to award
- TBD
- Contract start
- July 1, 2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Submission details
- Submitted electronically through Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing (BidNet)
- Contract term
- Base quotes for 1-Year, 3-Year, and 5-Year terms, with options for up to five single-year voluntary extensions.
- Place of performance
- DCSD Primary Data Center, 8675 Concord Center Dr, Englewood, CO 80112
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit; Workers Compensation coverage.
- Funding
- USAC / E-Rate program
How proposals are evaluated
| Price of E-Rate Eligible Services | |
| E-Rate & RFP Context Alignment | |
| Acceptance of DCSD terms, voluntary extension structure, billing accuracy/clarity, and unit pricing |
Scope of work
- Primary internet connectivity with DDoS protection to primary data center
- Tiered pricing for 15 Gbps, 25 Gbps, and 35 Gbps symmetrical bandwidth
- Bandwidth scalability in 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps increments upon 30 days written notice
- Handoff Interface via Dual/Single 100 Gb Ethernet Single-Mode Fiber LC optical interface
- Circuit option A for single primary circuit or option B for two independent circuits
- 100% true physical route diversity for option B
- Static IPv4 and BGP routing support
- Cloud-based or inline DDoS detection and automatic mitigation services
Minimum qualifications
- Active Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Good standing with the FCC/USAC
- Compliance with USAC Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) guidelines
Documents to include with the bid
- Table of Contents
- Cover Letter
- Qualifications and Personnel summary
- Itemized cost proposal separating E-Rate eligible vs. ineligible costs
- Attachment B Exceptions Form
- Attachment C Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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