University of Missouri Ionwave #26-0145

University of Missouri (MOREnet) Solicits Ethernet Data Transport Services for Statewide Network

The University of Missouri, through its MOREnet division, is seeking proposals for Ethernet-based Data Transport Services to connect educational and government sites across Missouri to the MOREnet backbone. - Government Buyer: - University of Missouri System, MOREnet (Missouri Research and Education Network) - Procurement managed by UM Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Ethernet Data Transport Circuits (tail and aggregation circuits) with bandwidth options from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps - Services to be delivered to member sites such as Lincoln University - St Louis Extension and East Central College - Rolla, as well as other MOREnet member sites across Missouri - Industry-standard termination equipment (e.g., smart jacks) to be installed at each site - Firm, all-inclusive pricing for each circuit, with no additional surcharges - Service Level Agreements (SLAs) covering latency, packet loss, jitter, network availability, and full sustained bandwidth - Adherence to ITU/IEEE/ANSI technical standards - Delivery required within 120 days of order - Ability for bandwidth upgrades during contract term - Site-by-site contract awards and individual circuit terminations allowed - Preference for Missouri-based firms and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVEs) - Notable Requirements: - Circuits must use standard Ethernet ports and honor Quality of Service (QoS) markings - MOREnet must be able to manage and monitor network connections - Contract allows for a three-year initial term with an automatic three-year extension (up to six years total) - Individual circuit terms may be ordered or renewed within the contract period, but no circuit may extend beyond the six-year contract term - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers able to meet the requirements.

Description

The University of Missouri is requesting proposals for the furnishing and delivery of Data Transport Services for the Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet). The procurement aims to establish firm pricing for Ethernet connections to member sites, including tail circuits and aggregation circuits. The contract will be awarded on a site-by-site basis, with a term of three years and an automatic three-year extension. Proposals must comply with specified mandatory requirements and be submitted via the University's electronic bidding platform.

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