Opportunity
E-Rate #2699013309.048
Iowa Department of Education awards contract for 1 Gbps fiber backbone circuit for consortium connectivity
March 25, 2026
2699013309.048
517311
This award notice details the Iowa Department of Education's selection of a contractor to provide a 1 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit for a consortium connectivity project. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Education - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Gbps Ethernet fiber backbone circuit - Purpose: Connects aggregation points or non-user facilities for a consortium - Quantity: 1 circuit - No specific part numbers or additional products listed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Project classified under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) - Connectivity scope only; no unique technical or administrative requirements specified - Estimated Contract Value: - $56,832 - Place of Performance: - Within Iowa (specific locations not detailed) - Additional Notes: - The project is an active E-Rate opportunity ('In Window' period) - Contract type: Original - Main product: Single 1 Gbps backbone circuit
Description
This solicitation is for a fiber backbone circuit project managed by the Iowa Department of Education. The project involves providing a 1 Gbps Ethernet backbone circuit for a consortium, connecting aggregation points or other non-user facilities. The contract is an original award with a total cost of $56,832 and is currently in the active window for bidding. The work is classified under construction codes related to water, sewer, highway, street, and bridge construction.