About this opportunity
AI summaryCecil County Public Schools is seeking quotes to provide Internet Access service for Elk Neck Elementary School in Elkton, MD. The required bandwidth ranges from a minimum of 500 Mbps to a maximum of 1 Gbps, with the school district preferring three-year or five-year service agreements. Only onshore USA organizations registered and in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation may submit proposals. Applicants must submit signed quotes and company information electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal by November 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET. The buyer will evaluate proposals and make an award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Cecil County Public Schools
Scope of work
- Internet Access service at bandwidths ranging from 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps
- Provision of all labor, materials, and services necessary for the internet service
- Pricing for bandwidth options within the 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps range
- Identification of recurring charges, non-recurring charges, installation costs, fees, taxes, and surcharges
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive, responsible bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Registration and Good Standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
- Compliance with Maryland tax obligations
- Not debarred or suspended (Executive Orders 12549/12689)
- Certify no equipment or services from companies deemed a national security risk are used or will be used
- Must have eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) Vendor ID#
- Must have Unique Entity Identifier (Sam.gov)
Documents to include with your response
- Signed pricing sheets/quotes
- Company Information (Full Company Name and Address, TAX ID #, eMMA Vendor ID#, Name and Title of Official Binding the Company, Main Phone number, Unique Entity Identifier)
- Good Standing & MD Tax Compliance Certification
- Debarment & Covered Telecom Prohibitions Certification
- Offer and Acceptance Form / Proposal Confirmation
Key dates
- Release Date
- October 26, 2026
- Response Deadline
- November 11, 2026, 12:00 pm (ET), Local Time
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the eProcurement portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ccps/projects/319923. Signed pricing sheets/quotes must be uploaded in the vendor questionnaire section. Hard copies or late submissions will not be accepted unless authorized by written addendum.
Contract details
- Term
- CCPS prefers pricing based on a three-year or five-year service agreement
- Place of performance
- Elk Neck Elementary School, 41 Racine School Rd, Elkton, MD
- Funding
- E-Rate funding