Internet Access & Data Transmission Services (technology): Internet Access and Data Transmission Service

Competitive bid for internet access and data transmission services for Educational Options Foundation (School District, 2 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Internet Access and Data Transmission Service (qty 16 Each; capacity 10.00 Mbps to 1024.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Internet Access and Data Transmission Service (qty 16 Each; capacity 10.00 Mbps to 1024.00 Mbps)
Pricing should be included for [10Mbps-1Gbps] increments from the minimum to the maximum bandwidths noted above. We are seeking [1,3,5] year contract options. [3 or 5 years] contracts should allow for upgrades to quoted bandwidth throughout the terms of the contract. Eligible costs include monthly charges, special construction, installation and activation charges, software, modulating electronics and other equipment necessary to make a Category One wired or wireless broadband service functional (Network Equipment), and maintenance and operation charges, including costs for software needed for the operation of or maintenance of Network Equipment. Network Equipment and maintenance and operation costs for existing networks are eligible. A method to report service outages and receive basic technical support without additional service fees, and a service level agreement. The cost to provide Internet Access (Bandwidth). Bidder's price shall include the following:a. The available bandwidth should be a minimum of 10 Mbps. b. The service hand-off shall be directly to the Owner's supplied Local Area Network.c. Construction & Installation- Trenching, boring, plowing. Installation of conduit, handholes, vaults, poles, and fiber cable, splicing, termination, and labeling. d. Testing & Acceptancee. Project Management Contracts are valid only if E-Rate funding is awarded.
The Service Provider agrees to adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances. Processing fees will start at $250 and may vary depending on the scope and complexity of the request, to cover administrative costs, including labor and materials, associated with the review, compilation, and fulfillment of the request.
Bids must be considered through 2026-11-03; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.