What the buyer needs
AI summaryAdams County School District No. 14 seeks sealed bids for 10G WAN Single Mode fiber connectivity services with LC hand off. The District requires the installation of this fiber, including pricing for both lit and dark options with detailed descriptions of their differences, and onsite performance in Commerce, Colorado. Qualified E-Rate vendors located in the United States may bid and must provide a valid Service Provider Identification Number, an FCC Registration Number, and agreement to invoice USAC directly using the SPI method. The District will select the vendor that best meets its needs based on qualifications, price, products, and service capabilities. Vendors must submit questions by December 3, 2026, and submit their signed proposals online via BidNet or the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System before December 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. local time. Pricing must remain valid for at least 365 days after USAC awards funding.
Scope of work
- Provide WAN connectivity for twelve (12) schools and two (2) administrative locations
- Install 10G WAN Single Mode Fiber with LC hand off from Adams City High School
- Provide pricing for both lit and dark fiber options
- Invoice USAC directly using the SPI method (90% billed)
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Prior Experience | 15 % |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Company FCC Registration Number
- Timely submit Form 473 (Service Provider Annual Certification Form) to SLD
- Compliance with E-Rate contract signing rules
- Comply with C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101 et seq. (no employment of illegal aliens)
- Employee and subcontractor background checks required
- At least three business references for similar goods and services
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A Signature Page
- Attachment B Pricing Form (E-Rate and Non-E-Rate)
- Cover Letter
- Scope of Services acknowledgment and implementation schedule
- Overview of Bidder's Firm
- Personnel Assignments
- Identification of Bidder's Contact
- References (at least three)
- Written statement agreeing to E-Rate compliance conditions
How to submit
- Method
- Online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet)
- Instructions
- Single spaced, 12-font, consecutively numbered pages, signed by authorized officer. Cover page must list ITB Title, ITB Number, Due Date, and Bidder's name and address.
