E-Rate #270000360

Lost River Career Cooperative Seeks Scalable Internet Access and WAN Services (E-Rate FY2027)

Lost River Career Cooperative in Paoli, Indiana is seeking proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission (WAN) services to support its educational operations. - Government Buyer: - Lost River Career Cooperative (public school entity) - Office of the Director of Career and Technical Education - Products/Services Requested: - Internet Access with symmetrical bandwidth starting at 200 Mbps, scalable up to 1 Gbps - Guaranteed throughput to the main site (600 Elm Street) and connectivity to the Annex (610 Elm Street) - Laddered pricing required in 100 Mbps increments - At least 4 public IPv4 addresses, with pricing for additional IPv4 and optional IPv6 addresses - Copper handoff preferred for network connections - Data Transmission (WAN) services between main and annex sites - Leased, fully managed, technology-neutral solution - Laddered pricing in 100 Mbps increments up to 1 Gbps - Detailed network topology and demarcation in existing network closets - Optional: Advanced firewall, DDoS protection, and CIPA-compliant Internet filtering (separate pricing requested) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service Level Agreements (SLAs) must guarantee 99.99% network availability, with specific commitments for latency, jitter, and repair times - 24x7x365 support and monthly/annual reporting - All necessary service provider-owned onsite equipment must be included - Strict compliance with FCC E-Rate rules, including Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and separation of eligible/ineligible services - Proposals must include all costs, references, and a ready-to-execute contract - Technology-neutral solutions are required; no specific OEMs or vendors are named - Contract Structure: - Initial 3-year contract with up to two optional one-year extensions - Service to begin after E-Rate funding approval - Annual subscription and pricing adjustments allowed per contract terms

Description

Lost River Career Cooperative is seeking bids for Internet Access and WAN services with symmetrical bandwidth ranging from 200 Mbps to 1 Gbps, scalable in 100 Mbps increments. The project includes providing public IPv4 addresses and optional IPv6 addresses, with service delivery starting July 1, 2027. The contract is for 3 years with up to two optional one-year extensions and is contingent upon successful E-Rate funding. Proposals must comply with FCC E-Rate rules and include detailed pricing, service level agreements, and references.

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