E-Rate #260023857

Crawford County School District Seeks High-Capacity Dark and Lit Fiber WAN Services (E-rate FY2026)

Crawford County School District in Roberta, Georgia is seeking proposals for high-capacity Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and internet access services to support its educational facilities. - Government Buyer: - Crawford County School District (Roberta, GA) - Products and Services Requested: - Leased Dark Fiber WAN service (up to 50 Gbps) - Leased Lit Fiber WAN service (up to 50 Gbps) - Lit Fiber Transport Point-to-Point Ethernet Service (10 Gbps and 40 Gbps options) - Leased Dark Fiber Point-to-Point Circuits (10 Gbps, 20-year IRU or renewable lease) - Fiber Lighting Equipment and Services (including modulating electronics such as Cisco Systems or equivalent, Ethernet transceivers, licenses, and maintenance) - Category One Maintenance and Operations (ongoing fiber maintenance, 24/7 monitoring, emergency restoration, and SLA compliance) - Quantities: - Up to 8 units for each fiber service and maintenance line item - 1 unit each for point-to-point circuits and lighting equipment/services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum 10 Gbps capacity, with options for 40 Gbps lit fiber - 60-month contract term with five optional one-year extensions - Vendors must be active E-rate participants with K-12 or government experience - Services must be delivered to multiple district sites, including all schools and the central office - Detailed technical, pricing, and maintenance proposals required - Compliance with E-rate and FCC procurement rules - Diverse fiber routes and as-built documentation required - 99.99% availability SLA, 24/7 NOC support, and emergency restoration agreements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs mandated; Cisco Systems is referenced as an example for modulating electronics - Place of Performance: - All Crawford County School District facilities in Roberta, GA, including the Primary School, Elementary School, High School, Middle School, and Central Office

Description

The Crawford County School District is soliciting proposals for Category 1 Dark Fiber and Lit Fiber Wide Area Network (WAN) services to support its educational goals by providing reliable broadband access to all students and staff. The project involves leased dark fiber and lit fiber services connecting multiple district facilities with a minimum capacity of 10 Gbps, with options to increase bandwidth. The solicitation requires vendors to be active E-rate participants and to provide detailed technical and pricing proposals, including maintenance and operations plans. The contract term is 60 months with options for renewal, and the district will select the most cost-effective solution compliant with E-rate regulations.

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