# E-Rate #270001051

Colon Community School District Internet Access and Data Transmission Services RFP

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001051
**NAICS:** 517311

Colon Community School District in Michigan is seeking proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services to support Colon High School, Colon Elementary School, and an additional site.
- Government Buyer:
  - Colon Community School District (St. Joseph County, MI)
  - Contact: Olivia Spidle, Director of Operation and Administrative Support
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for three sites
    - Initial service level: 1 Gbps symmetrical per site, scalable in 1 Gbps increments up to 5 Gbps
    - Minimum capacity: 25 Mbps (for some line items)
    - Installation and initial configuration required
    - Fiber handoff preferred
    - Public IPv4 addresses (minimum 11), with optional IPv6 pricing
    - Features: basic firewall, DDoS protection, resiliency
  - Service Level Agreement (SLA):
    - 99.99% network availability
    - Frame/packet loss, latency, and jitter commitments
    - 24x7x365 support, 2-hour diagnosis, 4-hour repair
    - Monthly/annual reporting
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Laddered pricing for bandwidth increments
  - Pricing must reflect Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), GSA pricing, and any available government discounts
  - No equipment from companies deemed a national security risk
  - Compliance with FCC E-Rate program rules is mandatory
  - Procurement is contingent on E-Rate funding
  - Proposals must include detailed service descriptions, pricing, and references
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

### Description

Colon Community School District is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for Colon High School and Colon Elementary School. The project requires guaranteed throughput service with a preferred initial service level of 1 Gbps symmetrical for both schools, with laddered pricing to increase service up to 5 Gbps within the contract term. The contract duration is monthly with a term of 1 year, and multi-year contracts with optional extensions will be considered. Bidders must comply with E-Rate program rules and provide detailed proposals including pricing, service level agreements, and references. The deadline for bid submission is November 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern.

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