E-Rate #270000509

Multi-year dedicated fiber internet service contract for Academy of Collaborative Education, Monroe, LA

The Academy of Collaborative Education in Monroe, Louisiana is seeking proposals for a multi-year contract to provide dedicated symmetrical fiber internet service for its K-12 campus. - Government Buyer: - Academy of Collaborative Education (BEN 17036514), Monroe, LA - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated symmetrical fiber internet access with bandwidth options of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, and 5 Gbps - Optional provider-supplied firewall functionality - Optional static IPv4 addresses - Installation, initial configuration, and any special construction required - Managed router/modem lease (if required) - Optional/ineligible services: content filtering, cybersecurity, managed security - Requirements: - Pricing must include all eligible and ineligible fees, taxes, and components, with clear cost allocation for ineligible items - Service must be scalable to accommodate campus growth and connect two buildings (505 and 405 Glenmar Ave) - Provider must have valid FCC Registration Number and Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) - Compliance with E-Rate program and FCC supply-chain/national-security requirements - Ability to increase bandwidth during contract term - Clear identification of static IP address offerings - Proposals must include all recurring and nonrecurring charges, implementation timelines, and references - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified internet service providers meeting E-Rate eligibility and technical requirements.

Description

The Academy of Collaborative Education is requesting proposals for a multi-year contract with voluntary extensions for internet service, including options with and without a firewall. The procurement seeks pricing for a dedicated symmetrical fiber-connected internet circuit with bandwidth options ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. Bids must include all eligible and ineligible fees, taxes, services, and components, with clear cost allocation for ineligible items. The contract term is anticipated to start July 1, 2027, for three years with up to two one-year extensions, not exceeding five years total. Proposals must follow the submission guidelines outlined in the RFP to avoid disqualification.

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