RFP2026
Project Overview
This request for proposal (RFP) invites vendors to propose internet service for South Washington County Schools.
services requested:
As part of South Washington County Schools 10 year network and infrastructure plan, we are submitting a request for proposal (RFP) via the FCC (USAC) eRate program.
This request is for 10Gb internet service to 2 datacenter locations. This request must also include audible IP addresses and DNS service. Please provide professional services for migration services. We are seeking additional bandwidth options up to 100Gbs.
All specifications, quantities and details can be found on the USAC website.
Project Overview
This request for proposal (RFP) invites vendors to propose fiber optic locate services for South Washington County
Services requested:
We are submitting a request for proposal (RFP) via the FCC (USAC) eRate program.
This service requested is the utility locate and maintenance for all existing district owned fiber optic cable.
Project Overview
This request for proposal (RFP) invites vendors to propose data network switches, including all implementation and support services for South Washington County
Equipment/services requested:
As part of South Washington County Schools 10 year network and infrastructure plan, we are submitting a request for proposal (RFP) via the FCC (USAC) eRate program.
This project will add network closet switches to new network closets added as part of active construction projects. Switch quantities have been calculated to accommodate the network needs for the area the equipment is being installed. The proposals should include design and implementation services.
All specifications, quantities and details can be found on the USAC website.
Project Timeline
| RFP issued | December 12th, 2025 |
| Date which vendor should indicate if they are interested in walk-throughs | January 2nd, 2026, by 5:00 PM local time |
| Site Surveys (walk-throughs) | January 5th, 2026, 8:30 AM local time |
| Questions due from vendors | January 6th, 2026, by 5:00 PM local time |
| Responses provided to vendors on website | January 12th, 2026, 4:00 PM local time |
| RFP response due | January 14th, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time |
| Contract Award (estimated) | January 23rd, 2026 |
Scheduled Walkthrough
Walkthrough
To request attendance in the walkthrough please send an email by 5:00 PM on January 2nd 2026 to TechnologyRFP@sowashco.org with the subject "RFP2026 Walkthrough".
How Do I Ask Questions?
Questions and/or correspondence related to this RFP document or procurement must be in writing or e-mail by 5:00 on January 2nd 2026..
E-Mail:
TechnologyRFP@sowashco.org (Please include RFP2026 in subject line)
Postal Mail:
South Washington County Schools
Attn: Technology RFP
7362 East Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016-3025
All answers to vendor questions submitted via email or postal mail will be published to the district website.
Questions & Answers
Project Overview
This request for proposal (RFP) invites vendors to propose data network switches, including all implementation and support services for South Washington County
Equipment/services requested:
South Washington County Schools are submitting a request for proposal (RFP) via the FCC (USAC) eRate program
All specifications, quantities and details can be found on the USAC website.