E-Rate #270000353

WSWHE BOCES Solicits Proposals for Dedicated High-Speed Internet Connectivity (2–5 Gbps)

WSWHE BOCES is seeking proposals for high-capacity, dedicated symmetrical internet connectivity at two key locations to support its consortium of schools and educational entities. - Government Buyer: - Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES) - IT Procurement Office - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated symmetrical internet connectivity at: - 230 Ballard Rd, Wilton, NY - 4 Tower Place 2nd Floor, Albany, NY - Bandwidth options: 2 Gbps or 5 Gbps per location - Contract terms: 36 or 60 months (3 or 5 years) - Technical requirements: - Support for BGP and IPv6 - Minimum 6 usable IP addresses (/29) per location - 24/7 network engineer support - Fiber or equivalent handoff - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with E-Rate and FCC regulations - Prohibition on equipment or services from Huawei, ZTE, or other entities deemed national security risks - Bandwidth upgrades mid-contract do not reset contract term - Pricing proposals required for both 3-year and 5-year terms - No specific OEMs are named; all qualified suppliers are invited to respond.

Description

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is seeking proposals for Internet Access services. The procurement is for broadband connectivity to meet the current and future network infrastructure requirements of the district. Vendors must refer to the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) for detailed specifications and complete submission instructions. The procurement follows the Universal Services Administrative Corporation E-Rate guidelines and requires compliance with FCC rules regarding prohibited equipment and services. Proposals are due by September 28, 2026, and service is expected to start on July 1, 2027.

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