Internet Access & Data Transmission Services (technology): Leased Dark Fiber, Leased Lit Fiber

Competitive bid for internet access and data transmission services for Columbia School District (School District, 43 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Leased Dark Fiber (qty 40 Fiber Strands)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Leased Dark Fiber (qty 5 Fiber Strands)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Leased Dark Fiber (qty 5 Fiber Strands)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Leased Lit Fiber (qty 5 Each; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Leased Lit Fiber (qty 5 Each; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Leased Lit Fiber (qty 40 Each; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Leased Lit Fiber (qty 40 Each; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Leased Dark Fiber (qty 40 Fiber Strands)

Any offering of free services must be clearly identified in service providers bids. Service Provider invoicing to the program administrator must be completed within 120 days from the last day of service. Should the Service Provider fail to invoice the program administrator timely, Applicant will only be responsible for paying its non-discounted share. The Service Provider acknowledges that all pricing and technology infrastructure information in its contract shall be considered as public and non-confidential pursuant to CFR Part 54Section 504 (2)(i)(ii).Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP):-Service providers bid must be the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP). The proposed pricing for services and equipment must be the LCP of similarly situated nonresidential customers for similar services. When services and equipment are delivered and charged, the price billed must be no higher than LCP of similarly situated nonresidential customers for similar services.Bundled Services: -Any E-Rate ineligible products, services, or components bundled with eligible products or services must be listed separately from the eligible products or services. Prices for these ineligible products or services must be allocated out of the price for the eligible services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid. Allocations must comply with the program administrator rules which specify that the allocation methodology must be based on tangible criteria and reach a realistic result.District requirement:-If E-rate or district funding is reduced, not available or approved for any reason, the district reserves the right to defer, reduce or cancel any agreements entered into at the District's discretion. The district accepts no obligation for the costs incurred in responding to this Form 470 and RFPs in anticipation of being awarded a contract. Bids awarded are subject to the appropriation and availability of funds as approved by the School Board. In the event funds for the specific purpose of this solicitation are not appropriated or are insufficient, the contract may be terminated immediately without penalty or expense of any kind whatsoever. The bid award is contingent upon E-rate, availability of funds and district board approval. The district reserves the right to award this bid in whole or in part to one or more Bidders.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid Proposals and will be disqualified from consideration.
Bids must be considered through 2026-10-28; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.