Internet Access & Data Transmission Services (technology): Standalone Data Transmission Service, Standalone Internet Access Service, Category One Network Equipment

Competitive bid for internet access and data transmission services for Utah Education and Telehealth Network (Consortium, 1379 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 51200.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 51200.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 51200.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 51200.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 51200.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 51200.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 51200.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Internet Access Service (capacity 51200.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 95 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps)
The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), seeks proposals under RFP #UU220560030 for WAN leased lit fiber Ethernet, shared UETN backbone connections, and Internet access services at the locations identified in the RFP attachments.Bidders must read and comply with the complete RFP, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment F, the Exception/Compliance Summary, and all official addenda associated with this FCC Form 470. These documents contain the controlling locations, bandwidths, pricing forms, technical specifications, E-Rate provisions, compliance requirements, proposal instructions, and evaluation criteria. The RFP was issued September 21, 2026. Proposals are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM current Mountain Time.Vendors must bid only on locations and services where they have, can provide, or can obtain the necessary infrastructure. A blank Monthly Recurring Cost field will be considered a NO-BID. Scoring and awards will be evaluated per location, and multiple awards may result.Requested WAN and backbone capacities are identified by location or circuit in Attachment A. Internet access locations and pricing requirements are identified in Attachment B. Lit fiber is preferred except where another solution is specifically requested. Wireless will not be accepted. Dark fiber will not be accepted unless specifically requested. This RFP does include nodes and other services and locations that may be partially eligible or ineligible for E-Rate discounts. UETN will not seek E-Rate discounts for those type services or sites where applicable.WAN and backbone pricing is requested for five years with one optional one-year extension, except where Attachment A identifies another term. Internet access pricing must reflect three years with two sequential one-year extension options. The anticipated effective start date is July 1, 2027.