E-Rate #270000421

West Hancock Community School District requests fiber internet circuits for Kanawha and Britt locations in Iowa

West Hancock Community School District in Iowa is seeking bids for fiber internet connectivity at its facilities in Kanawha and Britt. - Government Buyer: - West Hancock Community School District (Iowa) - Requested Products/Services: - One high-speed fiber internet circuit for Kanawha - One high-speed fiber internet circuit for Britt - One lower-speed fiber internet circuit for the bus barn in Britt - Bandwidth options from 25 Mbps up to 1 Gbps - Services must include internet, data, and VPN connectivity - Requirements: - Only fiber connectivity solutions are acceptable (no coaxial or microwave) - Vendors must specify connectivity type and bandwidth - Must indicate if E-Rate Category 1 eligible bundled firewall is included - Identify any E-Rate ineligible charges (e.g., DDoS protection) - E-Rate discounted billing required - One-year contract options preferred - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; only those with fiber capabilities should submit proposals - Notable Details: - Security and reliability are emphasized through fiber-only requirement - Flexible bandwidth options allow for tailored solutions - E-Rate compliance is mandatory for billing and eligibility

Description

West Hancock School District is seeking internet circuits in Kanawha and Britt, Iowa, including one high-speed connection in Kanawha and two in Britt, with one being a lower speed connection at the bus barn. The district requires fiber services for security and reliability and requests bids for internet capacities ranging from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Vendors must provide information on connectivity type, E-Rate eligibility, and be willing to provide E-Rate discounted billing. The district reserves the right to cancel the request and reject proposals.

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