High-Bandwidth Metropolitan Area Network Services

Indianapolis Public Schools is seeking a telecommunications provider to design, install, test, and operate a high-bandwidth metropolitan area network connecting up to 62 campus locations to its central administrative facility.

Indianapolis Public Schools


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Nov 12, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 17, 2026 06:03 PM
5 years base + options: 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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cont917nk@myips.org
+13175097483
120 East Walnut Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA

darsey@adtecerate.com
+13179223402
14614 Warner Trail, Westfield, IN, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

Indianapolis Public Schools is soliciting proposals for high-bandwidth metropolitan area network services connecting up to 62 campuses to the John Morton-Finney Center for Educational Services. The provider must furnish and maintain service-provider-owned demarcation equipment with standard IEEE Ethernet interfaces, minimum site bandwidth of 1 Gbps, scalability up to 40 Gbps, power conditioning and UPS capability providing at least eight hours of backup power, 24/7/365 availability, outage response, support, and a real-time monitoring and ticket-tracking portal. The proposed network must be fully installed, tested, and operational by June 15, 2027, before the July 1, 2027 contract and billing start date. The initial term runs from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032, with possible extensions in 12- to 60-month increments through June 30, 2039. Proposals must include specification and contract forms, pricing, technical architecture, service and support information, references, contractual terms, and an implementation plan. The solicitation is subject to E-Rate requirements, including a valid Service Provider Identification Number, Lowest Corresponding Price compliance, and restrictions on equipment from entities designated as national security risks.

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
metropolitan area network serviceshigh bandwidth data transmissionnetwork infrastructure installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 17, 2026-Form 470 Certified
Oct 08, 2026 08:00 PM-Deadline to Submit Written Questions
Oct 15, 2026 09:00 PM-Target Response to Written Questions
Nov 12, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jun 15, 2027-Installation and Testing Completion Deadline
Jul 1, 2027-Contract and Billing Effective Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Performance Bond — 10%
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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