FY2027 E-Rate RFP: Campus Internet and WAN Services
Posted October 26, 2026 · Bids due December 9, 2026
KIPP NYC is seeking bids for two E-Rate eligible services across its 19 schools at 14 campuses and its central office: dedicated internet access (DIA) for each campus, and campus WAN services, with a preference for managed MPLS. Vendors may bid on one or both services and on some or all sites. The initial service term is July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028, with possible 1, 2 or 3 year or month-to-month extensions. Bidders need an active SPIN and must be in good standing with the E-Rate program.
Key dates
- RFP published
- Monday, October 26, 2026
- 28-day E-Rate waiting period ends
- Monday, November 23, 2026
- Bidder questions due in writing
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Answers posted for all bidders
- Monday, November 30, 2026
- Final bids due by midnight
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Submit your response as a complete PDF and your pricing as an Excel spreadsheet, both to TechBids@kippnyc.org. See the RFP for required formats.
Questions and bids go to TechBids@kippnyc.org
