Scalable Fiber Internet Access and Network Services

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking telecommunications providers for scalable fiber-based Internet access, transport, BGP support, DDoS protection, and 24/7 support for approximately 255 sites and two data centers under an initial five-year term with five one-year renewal options.

Montgomery County Public Schools


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Nov 25, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 15, 2026 01:15 PM
5 years base + 5 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
angela_king@mcpsmd.org
+12407406093
45 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD, USA
Submission Instructions
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Pricing must be submitted on an Excel spreadsheet.
Description

Montgomery County Public Schools is soliciting proposals from qualified telecommunications service providers to deliver scalable, fiber-based Internet access and associated transport directly to one or both designated data centers. The service must provide full-duplex throughput beginning at 60 Gbps and scaling through 500 Gbps, with pricing required for 60 Gbps and every 10 Gbps increment through 500 Gbps at each data center. Required capabilities include fiber transport, direct data-center connectivity without undisclosed last-mile charges, BGP configuration and support, efficient Internet routing, DDoS protection, 24x7x365 monitoring and technical support, service-level commitments, implementation, testing, and acceptance support. Proposals must include detailed technical and pricing information, E-rate eligibility and cost allocations, a five-year initial pricing schedule, five optional one-year renewal schedules, company qualifications, experience with large K-12 networks and comparable high-capacity services, at least three comparable references, exceptions, and a signed respondent certification containing the provider's SPIN/498 ID. The initial contract term is five years, with up to five additional one-year renewal terms at the district's discretion.

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
fiber internet accessddos protection servicesbgp network services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 16, 2026-FCC Form 470/RFP Posted
Oct 22, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 28, 2026 08:00 PM-Addendum/Answers Posted
Nov 25, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposals Due
Dec 4, 2026-Evaluation Complete
Jan 1, 2027-Board Approval
Jul 1, 2027-Service Start
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Professional Liability, Errors, and Omissions Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber/Privacy Liability and Data Breach Insurance — $5,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
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