What the buyer needs
AI summaryBacon County Schools seeks proposals for fully managed, lit fiber Wide Area Network service. The service will connect instructional and administrative facilities in Alma, GA.
Scope of work
- Fully managed, lit fiber Wide Area Network (WAN) service connecting District facilities
- 10 gbps fiber connectivity between six facilities
- Carrier managed circuits with appropriate Quality of Service (QoS)
- Active network monitoring and District notification of service disruptions
- 24 hours per day, 365 days per year support services and network availability
- Required terminating equipment compatible with District requirements
- Complete operational service delivery by July 1, 2027
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| E-Rate Eligible Cost | 40 |
| Technical Requirements | 30 |
| Administrative Requirements | 20 |
| Vendor Qualifications | 5 |
| Proposal Quality | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Current, valid and unencumbered E-Rate SPIN and applicable FCC registration
- Required E-Rate service-provider certifications and documentation (including FCC Form 473/SPAC)
- Compliance with Federal E-Verify requirements (O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91)
- Appropriate licensing and authorization to conduct business in the State of Georgia and provide proposed services
- Adequate existing infrastructure or a clearly defined build/lease plan with required financial guarantees
- Demonstrated financial stability and operational capability to perform proposed services
- Not debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by the Federal government
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Table of Contents
- Vendor Information
- Technical / Solution Response
- RFP Exceptions (if applicable)
- Appendix A Statement of Eligibility and Compliance
- Appendix B Contractor Affidavit / E-Verify documentation
- Appendix C Certificate of Eligibility
- Appendix D Sample Service Agreement
- Attachment A Pricing Forms (RFPBACONWAN27A.xlsx or .csv export, submitted separately)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic email
- Instructions
- Submit electronically to [email protected] with subject line 'RFPBACONWAN27 Proposal'. Single proposal file preferred for narrative/forms (zip files acceptable). Pricing must be submitted separately in Attachment A format.