E-Rate RFP 2027-2028

The Acadia Parish School District is seeking proposals to provide high‑capacity fiber Internet access services for its K‑12 network. The district currently operates two 10 Gbps connections and wants competitive proposals for 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps fiber circuits at each of its two data centers, supporting 34 E‑Rate‑eligible sites. The contract will cover provisioning, provisioning, and ongoing service for the FY 27‑28 period, with the potential for future extensions. • Scope: Design, provision, and manage 10‑ and 20‑Gbps fiber Internet circuits at two district data centers. • Services: High‑availability, symmetric bandwidth, SLA‑backed service, likely with redundant paths. • Requirements: Must meet E‑Rate eligibility, support 34 school sites, and comply with district procurement rules. • Deadline: Proposals due October 20, 2026, 2 PM CDT. • Submission: Via certified mail, UPS/FedEx, hand‑delivery, or upload to Central Auction House site.