E-Rate #260026473

High-Speed Internet and Data Transmission Services for NY Educational Consortium

Erie 1 BOCES, representing a large consortium of New York educational entities, is seeking proposals for high-speed internet access and data transmission services for the Charter School for Applied Technologies and other consortium members. - Government Buyer: - Erie 1 BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services), West Seneca, NY - Acting as a consortium for 521 eligible public schools, charter schools, libraries, and BOCES districts - Products/Services Requested: - Direct-to-internet data transmission and internet access services - Minimum bandwidth: 5 Gbps (5120 Mbps) - Maximum bandwidth: 10 Gbps (10240 Mbps) - Delivered via OM3/OM4 LC multimode fiber - Monthly service with option for upgrades during contract term - Required hardware: Fiber optic GBICs (vendors must specify type) - Installation and initial configuration at district sites - Backup DNS service - 24/7 live technical support (real-time, toll-free access) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service must support voice, video, and data with no oversubscription - Dual power supplies for vendor dmarc equipment - Circuit path diversity and redundancy - Service Level Agreement (SLA) required - Vendors must provide detailed technical responses on network engineering, peering, backbone capacity, redundancy, security, and NY State network infrastructure - Pricing must be broken out for installation and monthly service, with a four-year contract term and annual cancellation/renewal option - Procurement governed by New York State General Municipal Laws; open to public schools, libraries, and related entities - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; vendors are expected to propose solutions meeting the technical and operational requirements

Description

This solicitation is for a Category 1 Data Transmission and/or Internet Access service specifically for the Charter School for Applied Technologies. The service includes Internet Access and Data Transmission with bandwidth options of 5120 Mbps and 10240 Mbps. The contract may be awarded on an annual, multi-year, or renewable basis. The school may file for E-rate Discounts in FY 2027 starting 7/1/27, but service may start sooner. The procurement is managed by Erie 1 BOCES, a consortium in New York.

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