Opportunity
E-Rate #270001136
Troup County School System Internet Access RFP: 2 Gbps Dedicated Circuit for Secondary Datacenter
Posted
September 24, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
270001136
NAICS
517311
Troup County School System in Georgia is seeking proposals for dedicated Internet access at its secondary datacenter. - Government Buyer: - Troup County School System, Technology Department - Location: 75 Gordon Road, LaGrange, GA - Products/Services Requested: - 2 Gbps symmetrical dedicated Internet access (not oversubscribed) - Ethernet handoff (10GBASE-LR or 10GBASE-SR) - Minimum /28 static IPv4 and /56 (preferred /48) IPv6 addressing - Static routing - 99.9% or greater monthly availability - Round-trip latency under 20 ms, packet loss under 0.1%, jitter under 5 ms - 24x7x365 NOC support, 4-hour mean time to repair - Online reporting portal or monthly reports - Installation, testing, and acceptance by service provider - Optional: diverse/redundant path, DDoS mitigation, additional IP address space - Quantities: - 1 circuit at 2 Gbps (with optional upgrades to 5, 8, or 10 Gbps) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fixed pricing for 60 months - Compliance with E-rate program rules (lowest corresponding price, red light rule, record retention) - Service delivery by July 1, 2027 - Technology-neutral; no specific OEMs or vendors named - Contract contingent on E-rate funding approval - Additional Requests: - Installation and special construction itemized separately - Service for 22 eligible entities (schools) with similar bandwidth requirements - No OEMs or vendors specified; open to any qualified provider meeting requirements.
Description
The Troup County School System is soliciting proposals for dedicated Internet access service to be delivered to its secondary datacenter located at 75 Gordon Road, LaGrange, GA. The service requested is a 2 Gbps symmetrical dedicated Internet access with a 60-month contract term starting July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032. The solicitation includes requirements for service availability, latency, packet loss, and support, with an emphasis on compliance with E-rate program rules. Proposals are due by October 22, 2026, and the contract is contingent upon successful E-rate funding approval.