E-Rate #270000356

Vermilion Parish School District WAN and Internet Access Upgrade for 27 Sites

Vermilion Parish School District is seeking proposals to upgrade and maintain its Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Access services for 27 sites, including two data centers. - Government Buyer: - Vermilion Parish School District, Technology Department - Scope of Procurement: - Leased lit fiber WAN connectivity circuits (10 to 20 Gbps) for 27 sites - Dedicated Internet Access (10 Gbps and 20 Gbps) to two data centers - Minimum bandwidth capacity of 10 Gbps, maximum up to 25 Gbps - Installation and initial configuration required - Vendors must provide detailed network design, equipment make/model, and pricing for both 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps options - Products/Services Requested: - Data Transmission and/or Internet Access (28 units) - Internet Access and Data Transmission Service (30 units) - Bandwidth (10,240 Mbps) - Max Bandwidth (25,600 Mbps) - Leased lit fiber WAN circuits (27 units) - Internet Access Service (2 units) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 99.9% uptime required - Compliance with E-Rate program rules and participation in E-Rate funding process - Mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting via Teams - Vendors must specify equipment make and model - Strict instructions for proposal submission - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - NAICS codes: 237110, 238210, 541330 - Contract term: 36 months with two optional one-year extensions (up to 60 months total), annual subscription, services to begin with the 2027 E-Rate funding year

Description

The Vermilion Parish School District is soliciting proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and Internet Access services for 27 eligible entities. The current network is a point-to-point 10 Gbps fiber WAN connecting 27 sites, sharing 10 Gbps of Internet Access. The district seeks leased lit fiber proposals to upgrade and maintain this network, with services terminating at the district's central office. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held virtually via Teams on September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Proposals must be received by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

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