Symmetrical Internet and Data Transmission Services

Colon Community School District is seeking proposals for symmetrical Internet access and data transmission services for Colon High School and Colon Elementary School, including installation, onsite handoff equipment, IPv4 addressing, and service-level commitments.

Colon Community School District


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270001051
Nov 12, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 22, 2026 01:53 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
ospidle@colonschools.org
+12693862239
400 Dallas Street, Constantine, MI, USA
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Description

Colon Community School District seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for Colon High School and Colon Elementary School. Each site currently requires a minimum bid of 1 Gbps download and 35 Mbps upload, with a preferred initial service level of 1 Gbps symmetrical service. The district requests laddered pricing for symmetrical service increases in 1 Gbps increments up to 5 Gbps during the contract term, approximately 11 or more public IPv4 addresses, optional IPv6 pricing, and service-provider-owned onsite equipment for the handoff to the district’s head-end equipment, preferably using fiber handoffs. Proposals must describe any installation or special construction, recurring and nonrecurring pricing, proposed handoff, available resiliency, firewall, and DDoS protection features, and a Service Level Agreement. The SLA must address 99.99% network availability, packet loss, latency, jitter, 24x7x365 trouble reporting, two-hour diagnosis, four-hour temporary or permanent repair, chronic-trouble remedies, and monthly and annual service reporting. Responses must include a service description and implementation timeline demonstrating delivery by July 1, 2027; complete pricing; the proposed SLA; three similar-service reference sites with contact information; the provider’s E-Rate SPIN number; and a ready-to-execute or sample contract incorporating the stated E-Rate contingencies. The district may award services for any combination of the listed sites and may select one or multiple vendors. The procurement is contingent on E-Rate funding and excludes equipment or components from companies designated as national security risks under FCC Order 19-121.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCDG11Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes internet, cellular services, landline and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
Smart Codes
internet access servicesdata transmission servicesnetwork service level agreements
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 22, 2026-Form 470 Certified Date
Oct 13, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 20, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Nov 12, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jul 1, 2027-Services Begin
Requirements
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  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
FY27 IA RFP.pdfSep 22, 2026 01:09 PM
FCC Form 470 #270001051 Application (PDF)Sep 22, 2026 01:53 PM
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