RFP 26-24 Internet-Wan

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	May 12, 2026
Due:	Jun 10, 2026
Agency:	Minneapolis Public Schools
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
Solicitation No:	RFP 26-24
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Request for Proposal (RFP) for

Internet-WAN

RFP: 26-24

Minneapolis Public Schools - Special School District No. 1

1250 West Broadway Ave.

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-2533

Issued: 5/12/2026

NOTICE: Pursuant to section 13.591 subdivision 3(b) of the Minnesota Statutes, after a

government entity has completed negotiating a contract with the selected vendor, all

data in RFP responses are public except for trade secret information as defined in

section 13.37 subdivision 1(b). A statement that submitted data are copyrighted or

otherwise protected does not prevent public access to the data.

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview

A. Project Objective

B. Schedule of Proposal

C. Mandatory Intention to Submit Proposals

D. Submission of Written Questions

E. Changes to the RFP

F. Preparation of Proposal

G. Submission of Proposals

H. Withdrawal of Proposals

I. Evaluation and Selection Process

J. Effective Period of Proposals

K. Bid Reservations

L. Notifications of Unsuccessful Vendors

M. Contract Negotiations

N. Award of Contract

O. Contract Term

P. Disposition of and Public Access to Proposals

Q. Cost Incurred in Responding

R. Assignment

S. Causes for Termination

II.

Scope of Services

A. Project Background

B. Internet-WAN Product/Service Goals

C. Information Technology Services Organization

D. Description of Expected Services

III. General Business Information

A. General Business Requirements

B. Qualifications and Experience

C. Supplier and Employee Equity & Diversity, Sustainability and Community Engagement

D. Business Ethics

E. Service Level Expectations

F. Fees and Costs

G. Reporting

H. Billing and Payment

IV. Project Scope

A. Business Specific Categories

B. Wrap up to Project Scope Information

Appendix Requirements

A. References

B. Pricing Information

C. MPS Reports

D. Internet-Wan Specific Reports

E. Service Level Expectations

F. Additional Documents

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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VI. MPS Appendix Documents

1. Intention to Submit Proposal & Conflict of Interest Certification

2. Organization Information Cover sheet

3. MPS Sample Contract

4. Pricing Information

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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SECTION I: OVERVIEW

A. Project Objective

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is seeking proposals from organizations and individuals wishing

to provide an Internet-Wan.

The District intends to award this contract according to the rules and regulations set forth by the

Erate program, requiring the selected vendor to comply with all program rules and requirements.

Minneapolis Public Schools or Special School District Number 1 (SSD #1) is a school district that is

coterminous with the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota. With authority granted by the state

legislature, the school board makes policy, selects the superintendent, and oversees the district's

budget, curriculum, personnel, and facilities. Students speak ninety different languages at home

and most school communications are printed in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali. The District

covers over 70 school programs at 65 sites, with approximately 29,900 students and 3,200

teaching staff.

The District intends to select one organization to provide the necessary Internet-Wan. To

facilitate the submission and evaluation of proposals, this proposal provides additional

background information regarding MPS that will be relevant to the proposal of the Internet-Wan.

RFP Primary Objective 1: Gain a thorough understanding of the product capability in order to

select, implement, and operate the data network and internet services that will meet the needs

of the district moving forward.

RFP Primary Objective 2: Gain a thorough understanding of the data network and internet

services solutions total proposed costs. Including but not limited to: data transport minimum 500

MB with incremental increases up to 5 GB. Bandwidths of 10 GB at

2 hubs with incremental increases to 40 GB. Internet service minimum of 10 GB at each Hub with

incremental increases to 40 GB.

RFP Primary Objective 3: To select a vendor partner with a product strategy and product

enhancement delivery/implementation history that will meet the District’s needs (both for

current use and future additional functionality) throughout the life of the product.

B. Schedule of Proposal

1. Issue RFP:

2. Written Questions Due:

3. Intention to Submit:

4. Responses to Questions:

5. Proposals Due:

6. Award bid – Selection:

7. District Approval

8. Implementation:

5/12/2026

5/26/2026

5/28/2026

6/10/2026

6/12/2028

June 2026

July 1st, 2026

C. Mandatory Intention to Submit Proposals

APPENDIX 1 (a) & Conflict of interest form APPENDIX 1 (b) are mandatory to submit. Failure to

submit both will result in automatic disqualification from the RFP Process.

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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In order for your organization to be considered for this Request for Proposal, please complete

Appendix 1 (a) Intention to Submit a Proposal and Appendix 1 (b) Conflict of Interest by

5/26/2026. This document must be emailed to RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us. These document are

mandatory documents, if these are not submitted by email to RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us by

5/26/2026; the organization will not be able to participate in Internet-Wan 26-24.

D. Submission of Written Questions

All questions about the RFP shall be submitted by e-mail to RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us by end of day

5/26/2026. The District will provide written responses to questions from prospective Proposers

no later than 5/28/2026 EOD. After 5/26/2026, no questions or inquiries will be allowed.

E. Changes to the RFP

If any changes are issued to this RFP, they will be posted to the MPS website.

https://www.mpschools.org/departments/finance/procurement

F. Preparation of Proposal

1. Careful attention must be paid to all requested items contained in this Request for Proposal.

Please read the entire package before bidding. Each proposal shall be prepared simply and

economically avoiding the use of elaborate promotional materials beyond what is sufficient

to provide a complete, accurate, and reliable presentation.

2. For ease of review, the proposals must follow the outline in Section III and IV of this request

for proposal. Each response should be clearly numbered and the full question listed.

3. Each page of the proposal must be sequentially numbered and include the proposing

organization’s name.

4. RFP should be double-spaced, with at least than one-inch margins. Font should be at least

12-point.

5. Each response to questions in Section III and IV of the RFP should be appropriately labeled

(e.g., Section III: General Business Questions, A. General Business Requirements, Question

#1; etc.).

6. The RFP narrative for Section III-IV should not be excessive in length, not including

appendices.

7. Some questions in this RFP will require organizations to submit documents as an Appendix.

Applicants may wish to submit additional supplemental materials to support responses to

questions in Section III and IV. If an applicant intends to include supplemental materials with

responses to questions in Sections III and IV of the RFP, separate appendices for each part

must be developed. Each appendix should be clearly labeled (e.g., Appendix A: References,

etc.).

8. All appendix materials (e.g., sample letters, curricula, lesson plans, progress reports,

academic effectiveness data, etc.) should be labeled with the name of the organization and

reference the appropriate section and question (e.g., Section C: Description of Expected

Services 1a). Although there is no page limitation for the Appendix, the appendix should

not be excessive in length. Applicants should also ensure the appendix items are

appropriately described and referenced in the narrative section of the RFP.

9. The RFP should be submitted in the appropriate order. Each part of the RFP should be

separated with a section divider page listing the title of the next part of the RFP that is

enclosed. All RFPs should follow the order below:

a. Organization Information Cover Page (Provided in attached Appendix 2)

Minneapolis Public Schools

1250 W. Broadway Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55411

RFX@mpls.k12.mn.us

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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