BidNet Direct #UU213826516

This opportunity involves the University of Utah - Campus seeking WAN Ethernet Services over Leased Lit Fiber for the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) and its public, higher education, and state government partners. - Government Buyer: - University of Utah - Campus, acting for UETN and its constituents - Products/Services Requested: - WAN Ethernet Services over Leased Lit Fiber - Installation of new WAN Ethernet circuits at multiple specified sites (see Attachment A) - Service termination at designated aggregation addresses - No customer premise equipment required - Contract Terms: - Two options: 12-month contract (with 12-month extension and month-to-month renewal) or 60-month contract (with 12-month extension and month-to-month renewal) - Vendors must submit pricing for both term options, including all taxes, fees, and surcharges - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No equipment is required from the customer side - Open to all qualified vendors; award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified providers of WAN Ethernet services - Locations: - Multiple UETN sites (see Attachment A for details) - Aggregation addresses for service termination - University of Utah - Campus (Salt Lake City, UT) as the contracting office

The University of Utah is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to contract qualified vendors for WAN Ethernet Services over Leased Lit fiber for the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) and its public, higher education, and state government constituents. The service involves installation of new Wide-Area-Network Ethernet circuits at specified sites listed in Attachment A. The contract term is 5 years with an option for an additional year, and vendors must submit pricing for both 12-month and 60-month contract terms. The solicitation includes telecommunication equipment and network services, with no customer premise equipment required.