E-Rate #270000219

Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School Solicits Leased Lit and/or Dark Fiber WAN Services

Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School is seeking proposals for leased lit fiber (minimum 10 Gbps) and/or leased dark fiber (minimum 2 strands) services to connect its main campus and a remote location in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School (Northampton, PA) - Products/Services Requested: - Leased lit fiber WAN service (minimum 10 Gbps bandwidth) - Leased dark fiber WAN service (minimum 2 strands) - Installation and initial configuration of all fiber services - Ongoing maintenance and network operations - Key Requirements: - Service must connect 3300 Chester Avenue and 315 Columbia St, Bethlehem, PA - Minimum 99.99% network availability SLA - Full documentation required - Vendors must comply with E-Rate program rules and be authorized to do business in Pennsylvania - Service must be fully operable by the required start date - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; opportunity is open to all qualified fiber service providers - Contract Details: - Initial term of 60 months (5 years), with option to extend up to an additional 60 months in one-year increments - Monthly payment terms - Notable: - Vendors may propose either or both lit and dark fiber solutions - All non-recurring and special construction costs must be included in proposals

Description

Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School is soliciting proposals for leased lit and/or leased dark fiber services to connect specified buildings. The service must support a minimum of 10 Gbps bandwidth and be fully operable by July 1, 2027. Vendors must submit proposals electronically by 9:00 am Eastern, 29 days after the posting date. The procurement includes a 60-month contract term with an option to extend up to an additional 60 months.

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