E-Rate #270000018

High-Speed Broadband and Internet Access Services for Northeastern PA K-12 Consortium

This opportunity seeks high-speed broadband and internet access services for K-12 organizations in Northeastern Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - Intermediate Unit 18 & 19 RWAN Consortium, representing 27 school districts and K-12 organizations - Sub-agency: Northeastern Educational IU 19 - Products/Services Requested: - High-speed broadband data communications transport (1 Gbps to 100 Gbps) - Standalone internet access services (10 Gbps to 100 Gbps) - Leased dark fiber and lit fiber - Category One network equipment - Ethernet internet access services at 30,000 Mbps, 40,000 Mbps, 50,000 Mbps, and 60,000 Mbps over fiber, using Cisco 6509 equipment - Category One maintenance and operations - Quantities: - 32 units for most broadband and fiber services - 8 units for standalone internet access - 1 unit each for Ethernet internet access services at specified bandwidths - OEMs/Vendors Mentioned: - Cisco (highlighted as the equipment used for Ethernet internet access) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Flexible service terms to accommodate growth or reduction - Compliance with FCC and USAC E-Rate rules, including the Lowest Corresponding Price Rule - Strict adherence to competitive bidding and fair process - DDoS protection fees included in pricing - Both electronic and hardcopy proposals required - Open to all qualified service providers; spam or robotic responses disqualified

Description

This solicitation invites proposals for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Regional Wide Area Network (RWAN) E-Rate Purchasing Consortium. The goal is to secure high-speed broadband data communications transport and Internet access services at competitive rates for 27 school districts and K-12 organizations within Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 and Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19. The procurement includes Category 1 services such as standalone data transmission service with bandwidth ranging from 32 Mbps minimum to 102,400 Mbps maximum. The contract may be multi-year with voluntary extensions considered. Proposals must be submitted electronically and in hardcopy by September 15, 2026.

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