E-Rate #260026477

District-Wide Internet and WAN Services for Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking proposals for a district-wide Internet and Wide Area Network (WAN) solution to support approximately 29,900 students and 3,200 staff across 65 sites. - Government Buyer: - Minneapolis Public Schools (Special School District No. 1) - Products/Services Requested: - Internet access and data transmission services for 71 connections across school and administrative sites - Bandwidth requirements: - Minimum 500 Mbps WAN connections for small to mid-size sites - 1 Gbps WAN for large sites - 10 Gbps WAN, Internet, and Point-to-Point connections at two hub sites - Incremental increases up to 40 Gbps at hubs - Installation and initial configuration at each site - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with E-Rate (FCC Form 470) program rules - Emphasis on product capability, cost, and vendor partnership for current and future needs - Contract term of 2 years with two 1-year renewal options (up to 4 years total) - Fixed fees for the first 2 years; any changes require 90 days advance notice - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified providers - Locations: - Services to be delivered to multiple Minneapolis Public Schools sites, including Davis Education and Service Center and Washburn High School

Description

Minneapolis Public Schools is soliciting proposals for internet service and leased WAN connections across multiple district locations. The solicitation includes requirements for data transmission and internet access with bandwidths ranging from 500 Mbps to 10 Gbps, serving 71 entities. The district seeks a vendor to provide these services in compliance with the E-rate program rules. Responses to the RFP are due by June 10, 2026, and full details are available in the attached RFP documents and online.

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