Project Information

Bid Title

RFP26-911 - MAN/WAN (Category 1)

Issuing Agency

Roseville City School District

Location

California

Published Date

Nov 22, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFP26-911 – MAN/WAN (Category 1)

The Roseville City School District (“RCSD” or “District”) issues this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit qualified vendors to provide enterprise-grade,

E-Rate-eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) / Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) services to Winding Creek Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year.

All questions regarding this RFP should be directed to erate@rcsdk8.org, with the subject of “ERATE RFP #26-911 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES – MAN/WAN” on or before 12:00 p.m. December 4, 2025.

RFP SCHEDULE

• RFP Posting: November 21, 2025
• Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Call: December 2, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m. (30 minutes – See RFP for Details)
• End of Questions: December 4, 2025 @ 12:00 PM (Responses by next business day)
• RFP Closing: January 6, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
• Submittal Opening: Date of Closing (Registered)
• RFP Selection: Before 471 filing date
• Award of RFP: Contingent on Board Approval, and Funding from E-Rate
• Contract/Service Start Date: July 1, 2026 (Billing after July 1, 2026)

RFP26-911 - Ethernet Services - WAN_MAN.pdf

RFP26-911 - Appendix A.pdf

RFP26-911 - Appendix B - Bid sheet.xlsx

RFP26-911 - Appendix C - Qualifications_Questions.xlsx

RFP26-911 - Appendix D - Waivers & Agreements.pdf

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E-Rate FY2026

CATEGORY 1

ETHERNET SERVICES

Wide Area Network / Metropolitan Area Network

(WAN/MAN)

Winding Creek Elementary

RFP# 26-911

POSTED: November 21, 2025

Deadline for Submittal: January 6, 2026

BEFORE 2:00 P.M.

ATTN: PURCHASING DEPT

Roseville City School District

1050 Main Street

Roseville, CA 95678

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the Roseville City School District (RCSD) will accept proposals for

the award of contracts for E-rate Funding Year (FY) 2026 up to, but not later than 2:00 P.M., on

January 6, 2026 for the following:

RFP 26-910 Telecommunications Services - Internet Services - Districtwide (Category 1)

RFP 26-911 Telecommunications Services - Wide Area Network / Metropolitan Area Network

(WAN/MAN) Winding Creek Elementary (Category 1)

RFP 26-914 SD-WAN Router/Gateway equipment (Category 2)

RFP 26-915 Ethernet Switches (Category 2)

RFP 26-916 Wireless (Category 2)

RFP 26-917 Uninterruptible Power Supply (Category 2)

RFP 26-919 Internal Connections - Infrastructure (Category 2)

Additional information, including documents and questions pertaining to the bid can be located

on the District’s website: www.rcsdk8.org

Proposals shall be delivered in separate sealed envelopes, or boxes and marked on the outside

with the respective RFP number, bidder’s company name and contact name to the District Office

front desk referencing

Roseville City School District

<INSERT NAME OF RFP>

Attention: Technology Services

1050 Main Street

Roseville, CA 95678

prior to January 6, 2026 @ 2:00 P.M. deadline. Bids will be publicly registered at 2:00 P.M.

January 6, 2026 at the District Office:

1050 Main Street

Roseville, CA 95678

No faxed proposals will be accepted. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the bid

documents, and include One (1) signed original, two (2) hard copies, and one (1) digital copy

(CD or flash drive) of the proposal shall be submitted.

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RCSD reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, to be the sole judge of the​

merits and qualifications of all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, not necessarily accept the​

lowest of any offered and to extend the bidding period. Design, specifications, service, delivery,​

and quality may be considered in making selections.​

Published: November 21, 2025 and November 28, 2025 - Press Tribune

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Roseville City School District ​

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Request for Proposal 26-911

Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026

ETHERNET SERVICES

Wide Area Network / Metropolitan Area Network (WAN/MAN)

Winding Creek Elementary

SUMMARY

The Roseville City School District (“RCSD” or “District”) issues this Request for Proposal

(RFP) to solicit qualified vendors to provide enterprise-grade, E-Rate-eligible Wide Area

Network (WAN) / Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) services to Winding Creek

Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year.

The resulting agreement will support the District’s instructional and operational mission and will

be structured to comply with all requirements of the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Schools and Libraries Program (E-Rate) administered by the Universal Service

Administrative Company (USAC).

Selection will be based on E-Rate-compliant cost-effectiveness, in which price is the most

heavily weighted factor but not the sole determinant. The District reserves the right to make no

award or to negotiate final award terms consistent with E-Rate requirements.​

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All award decisions will be documented with sufficient rationale and contemporaneous records

to satisfy E-Rate audit and review obligations.

All services and associated costs shall conform to the current E-Rate Eligible Services List

(ESL) published by USAC. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that proposed services meet

Category 1 or Category 2 eligibility as applicable.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS IN THIS RFP

The following documents are included as part of this Request for Proposal (RFP). Any addenda,

clarifications, or modifications issued after the initial posting will be made available on the

District’s website at www.rcsdk8.org under “Contracts and Bids” (found in the “Menu”

section).

●​ Appendix A: List of District Addresses, including all sites requesting service

●​ Appendix B: Bid Form (must be completed and submitted by the prospective vendor)

●​ Appendix C: Questionnaire and Verification Forms related to this RFP

●​ Appendix D: Agreements, Waivers, and Understandings governed by USAC, E-Rate,

and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations

BACKGROUND

In 2025, the Roseville City School District broke ground on its newest campus, Winding Creek

Elementary School, which requires connectivity to the District’s existing Wide Area Network /

Metropolitan Area Network (WAN/MAN).​

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The District Office at 1050 Main Street, Roseville serves as the head-end for the District’s

network. The MAN currently provides WAN connectivity from the District Office to all school

sites and support facilities.

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Roseville City School District ​

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Request for Proposal 26-911

Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026

ETHERNET SERVICES

Wide Area Network / Metropolitan Area Network (WAN/MAN)

Winding Creek Elementary

This RFP is issued to competitively procure services for Winding Creek Elementary’s connection

to the District WAN/MAN in alignment with E-Rate procurement rules — ensuring continued

eligibility under USAC audit standards while supporting compliance, scalability, and operational

continuity.

PROJECT

The District seeks E-Rate-eligible WAN/MAN services ranging from 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps.

Respondents may propose either:

●​ (a) a three-year base term with up to two (2) optional one-year extensions, or

●​ (b) a five-year fixed term.

Service and speeds shall be delivered to the locations listed in Appendix B.

Connectivity may be provisioned to either:

●​ the District Office (1050 Main Street, Roseville), or

●​ Westbrook Elementary (4501 Solaire Drive, Roseville), which serves as an

intermediate aggregation site connected to the District’s MAN.

Alternate architectures are welcome if they provide operational, resiliency, or financial

advantages. Any alternate design must be fully described, separately costed, and must not

impair E-Rate eligibility for mandatory components.

Network Path Diversity Consideration​

The District is committed to promoting network path diversity as part of its strategy to ensure

reliable and uninterrupted connectivity for instructional and operational needs.

During proposal evaluations, the District will take into consideration whether a proposed

solution contributes to diversity of providers or physical network pathways serving a site.

Proposals that result in a single point of dependency on one provider or route may be scored

lower due to the increased risk of service disruption or decreased overall network resiliency.

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SD-WAN Options

RCSD will accept proposals including Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)

solutions provided they conform to E-Rate eligibility criteria.

●​ SD-WAN functions or components are generally eligible under Category 2 (Managed

Internal Broadband Services – MIBS) when used to manage internal broadband

networks.

●​ If SD-WAN is included as an ancillary feature of a Category 1 service bundle and is

the most cost-effective option, it may be considered eligible under Category 1.

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Request for Proposal 26-911

Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026

ETHERNET SERVICES

Wide Area Network / Metropolitan Area Network (WAN/MAN)

Winding Creek Elementary

●​ Respondents including SD-WAN must clearly itemize costs and identify eligibility

classification (Category 1 or 2).

●​ Any ineligible elements must be separately identified and excluded from E-Rate

discount calculations.

The District may consider SD-WAN or hybrid WAN architectures if they provide demonstrable

operational advantages, improved resiliency, or reduced total cost of ownership while remaining

E-Rate compliant.

Multiple Proposals and Combined Options​

Vendors may submit more than one proposal if they wish to offer alternative methods,

architectures, or cost models (e.g., lit service or SD-WAN-enabled options).

Respondents may also submit combined proposals that include multiple service types or

technologies, provided that each option is clearly labeled, priced separately, and includes

sufficient detail to allow the District to evaluate cost-effectiveness and E-Rate eligibility

independently.

All proposals, whether standalone or combined, must fully comply with the requirements and

response formats defined in this RFP.

Required Proposal Elements

Pricing shall be provided in the tiered format defined in the bid appendices and shall list each

component as separate line items, including at minimum:

●​ WAN/MAN recurring service charges

●​ Installation and activation fees

●​ Hardware (provider-owned CPE if applicable)

●​ Transport/circuit costs

●​ Any other components required to deliver service

Respondents are not required to bid all listed locations; however, any omitted site must include a

brief written justification sufficient for E-Rate documentation.

All proposals shall include symmetrical bandwidth options of 200 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1

Gbps (or as specified in Appendix B), and support industry-standard routing protocols and

District-visible monitoring capabilities (SNMP, API, or portal access).

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Request for Proposal 26-911

Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026

ETHERNET SERVICES

Wide Area Network / Metropolitan Area Network (WAN/MAN)

Winding Creek Elementary

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541513Computer Facilities Management Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services

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