E-Rate #RFP-27-002

Indianapolis Public Schools seeks High Bandwidth MAN Services for 62 campuses

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is seeking proposals for High Bandwidth Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Services to connect 62 campus locations to its central administrative facility. - Government Buyer: - Indianapolis Public Schools (Board of School Commissioners City of Indianapolis) - Located in Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana - Services Requested: - High Bandwidth MAN Services for data transmission - Connects 62 campus locations to the John Morton-Finney Center for Educational Services - Minimum network capacity: 1 Gbps; maximum: 50 Gbps - Includes installation, initial configuration, testing, and operational readiness - Contract Details: - Multi-year contract options (1 to 4 years), with possible extensions - Monthly payment terms; annual billing available - Services must be fully installed and operational before contract start - Funding & Compliance: - E-Rate funded; must comply with FCC Order 19-121 (excludes equipment from national security risk companies) - Proposals must include all costs, taxes, surcharges, and fees - Supplier diversity participation encouraged (MBE, WBE, VBE, DOBE, local businesses) - Conflict of interest and diversity disclosures required - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified telecommunications providers - Unique Requirements: - Standalone data transmission (not bundled with other services) - Strict compliance with Indiana Code, IPS policies, and administrative guidelines - Electronic proposal submission via Indigo Bonfire Procurement Portal

Description

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is soliciting proposals for High Bandwidth Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Services to connect up to 62 campus locations to the central IPS administrative facility at the John Morton-Finney Center for Educational Services. The services must be installed, tested, and fully operational by June 15, 2027, with the contract starting on July 1, 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 12, 2026, and questions are due by October 8, 2026. The project involves a network capacity ranging from 1 Gbps minimum to 50 Gbps maximum and is funded through the E-Rate program.

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