Indiana Rural Health Association RFP for Fiber Optic Based Internet Network Services

The Indiana Rural Health Association seeks bids for leased facilities, construction, and operation of a high-speed fiber optic or equivalent based internet service for healthcare participants in the Indiana Telehealth Network. Vendors must deliver offsite internet network services, including quality high-speed fiber transmission, physical setup, and implementation. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. to the Indiana Rural Health Association in Terre Haute, Indiana, submitted via CD-ROM, USB drive, or electronic file. Respondents must include a cover letter, technical documentation, subcontractor details if applicable, and cost information. Evaluators will first score adherence to requirements on a pass/fail basis before scoring up to 100 total points, heavily weighted on cost elements (35 points), technical proposals (25 points), and management responses (25 points).