Opportunity
E-Rate #270000321
Hot Springs Elementary School District Solicits E-Rate Internet Access Services (100 Mbps–1 Gbps)
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
270000321
NAICS
517311
Hot Springs Elementary School District in California is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category One Internet Access services for the upcoming funding year. - Government Buyer: - Hot Springs Elementary School District (Tulare County, California Hot Springs) - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated, symmetrical Internet Access service - Minimum bandwidth: 100 Mbps - Pricing requested for increments from 100 Mbps up to 1 Gbps (in 100 Mbps steps) - Includes all necessary equipment, installation, configuration, and managed router if required - Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance, 24/7 monitoring, and technical support - Contract Terms: - Options for 12, 36, and 60 months, with up to two optional one-year renewals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory use of a Pricing Worksheet for proposal submission - Strict compliance with E-Rate program rules, FCC requirements, and federal supply chain security mandates - Preference for Leased Lit Fiber or functionally equivalent technology - Open to all qualified service providers; no specific OEMs or vendors named - All proposals must be submitted electronically and adhere to detailed RFP instructions.
Description
Hot Springs Elem School Dist is seeking competitive proposals for E-Rate Category One Internet Access services for FY2027. The requested service is a minimum of 100 Mbps dedicated, symmetrical Internet Access, with pricing requested for 100 Mbps through 1 Gbps in 100 Mbps increments and 12-, 36-, and 60-month contract terms. Pricing Worksheet is mandatory and must be completed and submitted with the proposal. Bidders should review the complete RFP for all service specifications, SLA requirements, pricing requirements, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and applicable terms and conditions. All proposals must be submitted electronically to all designated RFP contacts by the stated deadline. Questions must be submitted in writing in accordance with the RFP timeline.