Internet Service - Erate YR 2027 (YR30)

The Robla School District is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-101 for internet service for Erate Year 2027 (Year 30), with a performance start date of July 1, 2027. The scope of work involves installing circuits at 4522 Parker Ave, McClellan, California, and providing routing services, including BGP if necessary. The district is considering Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, and Ethernet solutions, requesting pricing for bandwidth options of 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1 Gbps. Contract terms are available for either a five-year period or a three-year period with two optional one-year extensions. Award selection is based on best value, with evaluation weights distributed across responder cost (35%), experience with the district (20%), implementation timeline (20%), service level agreement (15%), and proposal thoroughness (10%). Qualified responders must be certified resellers, possess a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), and comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price rules and the Secure Networks Act. Additionally, vendors must participate in the California Teleconnect Program and provide professional general liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence. Payment is structured through a combination of direct billing to USAC via Form 474, invoicing the California PUC for qualifying Teleconnect Funds, and the district paying its non-discounted share of costs. All USAC invoicing must be completed within 120 days of the last service date. Submissions must include a cost proposal, a letter of agreement, and certification of criminal background checks for all employees per Education Code Section 45125.1. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026.