Education Service Center, Region 13 Ionwave #2026-21 Addendum 2

ESC Region 13 RFP for Telecommunication Transport and Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Services

ESC Region 13 in Central Texas is seeking proposals for Telecommunication Transport Services and Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) to serve 69 educational locations. - Government Buyer: - Education Service Center (ESC) Region 13, Contracts & Procurement Office, Austin, TX - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) at 1gb, 2gb, 5gb, and 10gb bandwidths (monthly service) - Telecommunication Transport Services at 1gb, 2gb, 5gb, and 10gb bandwidths (monthly service) - Additional /29 IP address blocks for DIA - Non-recurring installation or setup costs (may be blended or separately priced) - Quantities: - Each service and bandwidth tier is requested for 69 locations - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have at least 5 years of experience - Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with uptime guarantees and IP allocations are required - Speed upgrades may be requested during the contract term - The contract allows for a 3-year initial term with two 1-year renewal options (up to 5 years total) - Vendors must be able to serve a wide range of school districts, charter schools, and educational entities across Central Texas - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; the RFP is open to all qualified service providers - Optional/Additional Offerings: - Vendors may propose managed routers, internet security, and DDoS mitigation, but these are not required

Description

Education Service Center (ESC) Region 13 is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified vendors to provide Telecommunication Transport Services and Dedicated Internet Access for portions of the geographical area encompassing ESC Region 13 in Central Texas. ESC Region 13 has been delivering Internet Service Provider (ISP) services to schools since 1997, aiming to enhance school operations through affordable and reliable network services. The RFP aims to secure comprehensive technology solutions to support and enhance the connectivity needs of schools, meeting current demands and preparing for future growth. A multiple-award framework will be implemented to maintain flexibility in aligning vendors and services with operational and connectivity requirements while complying with state competitive bidding requirements.

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