Award
Montana State University MSU-RFP-22-25
MSU Applied Research Lab High Speed Internet Service
Recipient
Not Specified
Awarded
June 20, 2022
Identifier
MSU-RFP-22-25
The government buyer is Montana State University (MSU), specifically for its Applied Research Laboratory located at 2380 Technology Blvd. W., Bozeman, Montana. The awarded services include high-speed fiber optic internet service with two main service categories: (1) Primary High-Speed Internet Service providing a symmetrical fiber optic connection with a minimum of 500 Mbps and options up to 1 Gbps, and (2) Secondary High-Speed Internet Service providing an asymmetrical connection with minimum 500 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload speeds. Both services require the vendor to provide necessary connections and equipment from the MSUARL demarcation point to their backbone, with Single Mode Fiber or Ethernet connections to the MSUARL firewall. The vendor must provide 24/7 support with remote response within 30 minutes and on-site response within 60 minutes, advance notice of network maintenance, SMS notifications for outages, and a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plan to restore connectivity within 24 hours. Monthly service agreements will be invoiced to the University, and monthly utilization reports must be provided electronically. The vendor is also responsible for coordinating with the current internet provider to ensure a smooth transition and cutover by a specified date. Activation and installation charges for both primary and secondary internet services are to be proposed. The contract includes detailed requirements such as compliance with Montana Executive Order No. 12-2016 promoting equal pay for Montana women, insurance requirements, financial stability, and data security terms. No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the document. The place of performance is the MSU Applied Research Laboratory in Bozeman, Montana.
Description
Montana State University is seeking qualified vendors to provide high-speed fiber optic internet service to MSU’s Applied Research Laboratory, located in Bozeman, Montana.