E-Rate #270000284

Leased Lit Fiber WAN and Internet Access for 27 Sites – St. Mary Parish School District

St. Mary Parish School District in Centerville, Louisiana is seeking proposals for leased lit fiber Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and Internet Access services for 27 sites, including two data centers. - Government Buyer: - St. Mary Parish School District, Technology Department - Products/Services Requested: - Leased lit fiber WAN connectivity for 27 sites, including 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps point-to-point fiber circuits - Dedicated bandwidth, supporting multiple protocols - 24/7 availability with 99.9% uptime - Internet Access services for two data centers (St. Mary Parish School Board and West St. Mary High School) - 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps dedicated Internet Access - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide detailed network design, including equipment make/model and pricing (including special construction costs) - Compliance with E-Rate program rules and Lowest Corresponding Price requirements - Anticipated 90% E-Rate discount - Contract term is 36 months with two 1-year extension options (up to 60 months total) - Services must be delivered with resilient options and a minimum 99.9% uptime - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; all qualified service providers are eligible to propose

Description

ST Mary Parish School District is soliciting proposals for Category 1 services for fiscal year 2027. The procurement involves leased lit fiber for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and Internet Access to 27 eligible entities. The current network is a point-to-point 10 Gbps fiber WAN connecting 27 sites, sharing 10 Gbps of Internet Access. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 10:00 am via Teams. Proposals must be received by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

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