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Saddle Brook Board of Education Solicitation for Leased Lit and Dark Fiber WAN Services (10 Gbps, 36-Month Term)

The Saddle Brook Board of Education (Saddle Brook BOE) in Bergen County, New Jersey, is seeking proposals for high-capacity data transmission services to connect its school district facilities. - Government Buyer: - Saddle Brook Board of Education (Public School District, Bergen County, NJ) - Products/Services Requested: - Leased Lit Fiber WAN Service: - 10 Gbps symmetrical bandwidth between hub and satellite sites - Minimum of 6 connections (up to 12 fiber strands for dark fiber) - Installation and initial configuration included - Leased Dark Fiber Solution: - Leasing of at least 2 strands of single mode fiber between hub and satellite sites - Maintenance included as part of monthly recurring cost - Network Maintenance Service: - 24/7 support, routine and scheduled maintenance, outage response within two hours, and customer notification per SLA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; opportunity is open to all qualified providers of fiber WAN solutions - Notable Requirements: - 36-month contract term with two one-year renewal options - No price increases allowed during the contract term - Compliance with FCC security requirements - Detailed pricing required for special construction and monthly recurring costs - Service start expected July 1, with special construction payment plans allowed over three years - Strict adherence to bid submission format and inclusion of required forms - Compliance with New Jersey Public Schools Contracts Law (Title 18A:18A-1 et seq.) and Board policies - Place of Performance: - Saddle Brook Board of Education facilities in Saddle Brook, NJ

Description

The Saddle Brook Board of Education is soliciting bids for Category 1 data transmission and/or internet access services, specifically leased lit fiber with a bandwidth of 10 Gbps. The solicitation requires proposals for a 36-month term with options for renewal, including detailed pricing and network design. Bidders must comply with New Jersey Public Schools Contracts Law and submit bids electronically by April 30, 2026, with all required documentation including a signed specification document and Attachment B.

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