E-Rate #260026414

Vernon ISD Solicits Bids for High-Speed Internet, WAN Fiber, Network Equipment, and Maintenance

Vernon Independent School District in Texas is seeking comprehensive bids for high-capacity network services and equipment to support its educational facilities: - Government Buyer: - Vernon Independent School District (VERNON INDEP SCHOOL DISTRICT), Vernon, TX - Products and Services Requested: - Dedicated Internet Access (DIA): - Minimum 6 Gbps, proposals up to 10 Gbps encouraged - Fully managed, with transport to the district's Network Operations Center (NOC) - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services: - Leased Dark Fiber: 14 strands (1 pair per location), singlemode fiber, with maintenance and network equipment - Leased Lit Fiber: 7 units, fully managed, symmetrical bandwidth (minimum 4 Gbps, scalable up to 10 Gbps) - Category One Network Equipment: - 14 units (e.g., Cisco or equivalent 10 Gbps LR SFPs), two per location - Maintenance & Operations (M&O): - Ongoing support for WAN and network infrastructure, including dark fiber and equipment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must cover all listed locations and both DIA and WAN services; partial bids are not accepted - Compliance with FCC rules, including prohibitions on equipment from Huawei, ZTE, or other covered companies - Vendors must certify compliance with national security restrictions - Pricing must be fully itemized (recurring and non-recurring charges), with Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) per FCC rules - Equipment loans for demonstration purposes limited to 30 days unless authorized - Both month-to-month and multi-year contracts (12, 36, 60 months) considered, with provisions for bandwidth increases, early termination, and adding sites at the same rate - No price increases allowed during the contract term - Subject to E-Rate rules and open records requirements - OEMs: - Cisco (or equivalent specified for SFPs; no other OEMs mandated) - All services and equipment must be installed and configured for 13 eligible district entities, including general-use schools and specialized facilities.

Description

Vernon Independent School District is soliciting bids for Dedicated Internet Access, Leased Dark Fiber, Leased Lit Fiber, Category One Network Equipment, and Maintenance & Operations services. The district requires a minimum of 6 Gbps internet access and 4 Gbps WAN service, with specific quantities and capacities detailed in the solicitation attachments. Proposals must comply with FCC rules, offer the Lowest Corresponding Price, and be submitted by the specified due date. Vendors must certify compliance with restrictions on equipment from certain manufacturers posing national security risks.

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