E-Rate #470-LewisCo-BG-FY2027

Lewis County School District WAN Network Construction and Services Solicitation

Lewis County School District in Vanceburg, Kentucky is seeking proposals for the construction and operation of a Wide Area Network (WAN) connecting the Bus Garage to the network head-end at Lewis County High School. - Government Buyer: - Lewis County School District - OEMs and Vendors: - Fortinet (Fortiswitch 548F) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Fortinet Fortiswitch 548F or equivalent network switches (2 units, one at each end) - Includes SFP modules for fiber connectivity - Services Requested: - Self-provisioned (applicant-owned) network construction - Fiber or equivalent technology (wireless, coax, copper) - Scalable from 10 Gbps to 40 Gbps - 6 to 12 fiber strands (lighting 6 strands initially) - Leased lit fiber service (minimum 10 Gbps) - Leased dark fiber service (up to 4 strands) - Maintenance and operations services for leased options - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Technology-neutral RFP: vendors may propose fiber or non-fiber solutions - Proposals must include detailed network design, pricing, and SLA commitments (99.99% uptime, latency <25ms) - Equipment must be Fortinet Fortiswitch 548F or equivalent - Contract term is 5 years with up to five 1-year extensions - Compliance with FCC Order 19-121 regarding national security risks - E-Rate SPI invoicing required; pricing must separate special construction, recurring lease, maintenance, and equipment charges

Description

Lewis County School District is requesting proposals for self-provisioned network construction or services over third-party networks to provide WAN connections between its eligible site and the network head-end at Lewis County High School, starting July 1, 2027. The site to be connected is Lewis County Bus Garage. Proposals should include pricing options for connections between each endpoint and the head-end, with leased service agreements allowing service level changes during the contract term. The RFP is technology-neutral, considering fiber and non-fiber options, and includes options for self-provisioned network build, leased lit fiber, leased dark fiber, maintenance and operations services, and equipment purchase options.

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