1-Legal Notice for RFP-27-002, High Bandwidth Network Services.docx

This legal notice announces a Request for Proposal (RFP-27-002) issued by Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) for High Bandwidth Metropolitan Area Network Services. The RFP solicits proposals from qualified telecommunications providers to deliver high bandwidth MAN services to support the school district's operations. Proposals must be submitted electronically through https://indigo.bonfirehub.com no later than 11:00 AM Eastern on November 12, 2026. The legal notice was published twice in the Indianapolis Business Journal and The Indianapolis Star Classified on Friday, September 18, 2026, and Friday, September 25, 2026. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Nicole Kenney at cont917nk@myips.org.

This is an E-rate funded solution, which provides federal funding to support broadband connectivity for schools and libraries. No additional pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or specific contract renewal options are detailed in the legal notice. Bidders should consult the full RFP documents available on the Bonfire portal for comprehensive information regarding project specifications, evaluation criteria, pricing requirements, contract terms, and other relevant provisions.