University of Missouri Ionwave #26-0146 Addendum 1

University of Missouri seeks long-term dark fiber and maintenance services for MOREnet network expansion in Kansas City

The University of Missouri, on behalf of MOREnet, is seeking proposals for long-term dark fiber data transport services to expand its research and education network in Kansas City, MO. - Government Buyer: - The Curators of the University of Missouri (Missouri Research and Education Network - MOREnet) - Procurement managed by UM Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Two strands of single mode dark fiber from Netrality Data Center (1102 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO) to Stowers Institute (1000 E. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO) - Two strands of single mode dark fiber from UMKC School of Medicine (2411 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO) to Stowers Institute - Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) agreement for exclusive fiber usage, minimum 20-year term (through 2046) - Operations, maintenance, and collocation services for fiber infrastructure, including scheduled and emergency repairs, 24/7 NOC support, and collocation space/power - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fiber must be single mode, suitable for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) at 100Gbps or greater - Adherence to ITU/IEEE/ANSI standards for fiber and connectors - Detailed electronic route mapping required - Maintenance and collocation agreement with monthly charges - Sub-granting of IRU rights permitted - Confidentiality, insurance, and indemnification provisions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified suppliers able to meet technical and contractual requirements - Places of Performance/Delivery: - Netrality Data Center, 1102 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO - Stowers Institute, 1000 E. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO - UMKC School of Medicine, 2411 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO - University of Missouri (buyer) - Grantor Facilities (for maintenance/collocation) - Contract Structure: - Long-term IRU agreement (minimum 20 years, through 2046) - Maintenance and collocation agreement (through December 31, 2045) - Monthly charges for maintenance and collocation - Termination for non-appropriation and force majeure included

Description

The University of Missouri requests proposals for the furnishing and delivery of data transport services for the Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet). The procurement involves acquiring two strands of dark fiber from the Netrality Data Center to the Stowers Institute and an additional two strands from UMKC School of Medicine to the Stowers Institute. The contract is intended to be a long-term agreement through December 31, 2046. Respondents must meet mandatory technical requirements including adherence to ITU/IEEE/ANSI standards and provide detailed fiber route maps.

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