E-Rate #260026330

Lowell Public Schools Seeks Fiber Optic Cabling Installation for Jeanne D'Arc Campus (E-Rate Category 2)

Lowell Public Schools is seeking proposals for the installation of fiber optic cabling infrastructure under E-Rate Category 2 Internal Connections for the Jeanne D'Arc Campus in Lowell, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Lowell Public Schools, Director of Information Technology (Greg Limperis) - Project Scope: - Installation of a minimum 12-strand, OM4 or equivalent single-mode fiber optic cabling between Jeanne D'Arc School (245 University Avenue) and Jeanne D'Arc Annex (68 Dracut Street) - Includes all conduit, pathway work, termination hardware, patch panels, labor, testing, labeling, certification, as-built documentation, and restoration - All fiber runs must remain on applicant property and not cross public rights-of-way - Requirements: - Vendors must comply with E-Rate eligibility and hold a valid USAC SPIN - Itemized pricing separating eligible and ineligible costs - No preference for manufacturer or vendor; open to all qualified suppliers meeting technical and compliance requirements - Project contingent on E-Rate funding approval and compliance with program rules - Locations: - Jeanne D'Arc School (245 University Avenue, Lowell, MA) - Jeanne D'Arc Annex (68 Dracut Street, Lowell, MA) - Lowell Public Schools Headquarters (155 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852) - No specific OEMs are named; the RFP is open to all qualified vendors.

Description

Lowell Public Schools is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide Category 2 Internal Connections under the E-Rate Schools and Libraries Program for Funding Year 2026. The project involves installation of fiber optic cabling to support network connectivity between two buildings on a single contiguous campus owned by the applicant. The scope includes furnishing, installation, termination, testing, and documentation of fiber optic cabling infrastructure, with all work to remain on applicant-controlled property. Vendors must comply with E-Rate eligibility requirements and provide detailed pricing for evaluation.

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