E-Rate #270000270

Districtwide Fiber WAN and Dedicated Internet Access for Baldwin County Board of Education

Baldwin County Board of Education is seeking proposals for a districtwide, turnkey fiber-based Wide Area Network (WAN) and dedicated Internet Access solution to connect all school sites. - Government Buyer: - Baldwin County Board of Education, Purchasing Department - Products and Services Requested: - Fiber-based WAN infrastructure supporting 10GB, 40GB, and 100GB full duplex connections at each site - Dedicated Internet Access service with a minimum 100GB capacity (current usage at 40GB) - Installation, setup, and configuration of all network equipment - Network maintenance and support including 24/7 monitoring, help desk, and rapid trouble ticket response - Hardware components such as routers, switches, servers, and filters, with upgradeable options - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; vendors must propose solutions meeting technical requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - WAN must be non-shared, resilient, and provide 99.9% availability - Internet access must be dedicated and scalable - Vendors must provide detailed network design, installation, and maintenance plans - Pricing tables require monthly fees for bandwidth increments and one-time costs for upgrades - Rapid support response (within 2 hours) and training for district personnel - Compliance with E-rate eligibility and documentation standards - Criminal background checks for any employees present on school property

Description

Baldwin County Board of Education is seeking proposals for E-rate eligible Category One WAN/Data Transmission Services and Internet Access services to provide districtwide connectivity. The procurement involves a fiber-based WAN architecture and dedicated Internet access. Vendors are required to provide separate pricing for WAN and Internet Access services and clearly identify eligible and ineligible costs. The evaluation will heavily weigh the price of E-rate eligible products and services. Complete requirements, specifications, locations, and evaluation criteria are detailed in the associated RFP and any addenda.

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