Internet access for St Vincent De Paul School

270002414 · St Vincent De Paul School · E-Rate (USAC)

! Responses due Nov 25, 2026, 2:00 AM ET · 18 days left

Agency: St Vincent De Paul School
Responses due: Nov 25, 2026, 2:00 AM ET
Posted: Oct 28, 2026
NAICS code: Not listed
Set-aside: None
Place of performance: Az
Notice type: Solicitation
Solicitation number: 270002414
Official notice: View on E-Rate (USAC) →

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E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270002414, funding year 2027). St Vincent De Paul School, a school in AZ, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 24, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 25, 2026. The applicant also issued an RFP, which may set its own deadline on or after that date: read it on the form. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 1, Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access: Internet Access And Data Transmission Service (quantity 1 Each, capacity 100.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps, 1 entities) Category 1 details: Form 470 CAT 1 St. Vincent de Paul FY2027 Vendors are invited to submit bids for Category One services as follows: -Address: 3130 N 51ST Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85031 -Requested service (preferred, or equivalent): Applicant currently has one (1) 1Gbps dedicated fiber circuit and is seeking bids for one (1) dedicated fiber with a minimum speed of 1Gbps with an option for 2Gbps. -`The contract term should be for 36 months. -Two (2) static IPs are required. -Applicant prefers SPI method of invoicing. If you cannot provide SPI invoicing, please indicate that within your proposal. More points may be awarded for using the SPI invoicing method on the bid evaluation matrix.

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- Contracts should ideally specify that mid-contract upgrades are allowed and include an option for multi-year contract extensions. - Vendors may submit proposals for what is specified, or equivalent alternatives that meet the needs of the applicant. Proposals should clearly outline the available service options, including any variations in bandwidth, pricing, and contract terms. - Proposals should include: -Monthly recurring costs. -Any applicable installation or activation fees. -Contract term options (e.g., month-to-month, one-year, multi-year). -Service level agreements (SLAs) detailing uptime guarantees, repair response times, and network performance. -Any additional charges, taxes, or fees that would impact the total service cost, including equipment rentals. -Static IP costs, if applicable, should be broken out separately as a monthly charge. - The applicant may consider alternative bandwidth options if they provide better value or performance. - All proposals should comply with E-Rate rules and regulations, and vendors should provide a contract or service agreement that meets the applicants E-Rate filing requirements. All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with E-Rate rules, with the price of eligible goods and services as the primary factor. - All bidder questions must be sent via email to the technical contact listed on the Form 470 within fourteen (14) calendar days after Form 470 certification. See the attached bidding requirements document in the RFP section for more detail, including information on bid review and how to submit questions. State or local procurement rules: See the attached bidding requirements document in the RFP section, including information on bid review and how to submit questions. Eligible entities: 1.

From the official notice on E-Rate (USAC).