E-Rate #260026311

Erie 1 BOCES is seeking proposals for high-speed telecommunications services to support Orleans/Niagara BOCES and its remote learning centers in New York State. - Government Buyer: - Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Erie 1 BOCES), First Supervisory District, County of Erie, NY - Purchasing Department is the contracting office - Products/Services Requested: - Standalone Data Transmission Service (Category 1 E-rate) - Four connections (2 per location) with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps (1024 Mbps) to 10 Gbps (10240 Mbps) - Long-term leased fiber optic network with point-to-point connectivity - Installation, initial configuration, all materials, construction, rights-of-way, and demarcation equipment (with dual power supplies) included - Fiber optic cable installation, fusion splicing, testing, and documentation - Maintenance and repair with 2-hour response time during business hours - Provision of lit or dark fiber with guaranteed irrevocable right to use (IRU) for the contract duration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must comply with E-rate guidelines and FCC regulations, including lowest corresponding price requirements - Pricing must include all applicable taxes, surcharges (Federal Universal Service Fund, NYS Telecom Excise), and fees - Vendors must provide detailed technical and financial documentation, including manufacturer part numbers for demarcation equipment - Service terms of four or five years requested, with options for annual, multi-year, or renewable contracts - Service may start before the anticipated E-rate funding year - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must specify equipment manufacturers and part numbers in their proposals - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Erie 1 BOCES Purchasing Department, 355 Harlem Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224 - Orleans/Niagara BOCES East Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132 - Orleans/Niagara BOCES Tonawanda Creek Learning Center, 5442 Tonawanda Creek Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 - Orleans/Niagara BOCES Ransomville Learning Center, 3745 Ransomville Rd, Ransomville, NY 14131

This solicitation is for high-speed telecommunications services specifically for Orleans/Niagara BOCES, managed by Erie 1 BOCES in New York. The request is for standalone data transmission services with bandwidth ranging from 1 Gbps minimum to 10 Gbps maximum, with a quantity of 4 connections and 2 per location. The contract may be awarded on an annual, multi-year, or renewable term basis, and service may start before the fiscal year 2027 E-rate discounts period beginning July 1, 2027. Bidders must submit sealed bids by April 21, 2026, and comply with New York State procurement laws and Erie 1 BOCES bidding requirements.