E-Rate #270000429

Surry County Schools seeks managed leased lit fiber WAN for 23 sites (10-25 Gbps)

Surry County Schools in North Carolina is seeking proposals for a fully managed, dedicated leased lit fiber Wide Area Network (WAN) connecting 23 district sites. - Government Buyer: - Surry County Schools, Director of Technology: Lucas Gillispie - Scope of Procurement: - Leased lit fiber WAN service for 23 locations (19 instructional schools, 4 support facilities) - Minimum bandwidth of 10 Gbps per site, with a priced upgrade path to 25 Gbps - Network hub located at Surry County Data Center in Dobson, NC - Products/Services Requested: - Managed leased lit fiber network connections for each site - Two service options: - Option A: Includes special construction to reach each site - Option B: Uses existing facilities, no E-rate special construction charges - Installation and initial configuration at all sites - Technical and Performance Requirements: - Symmetrical, dedicated fiber connections - Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with 99.99% availability and performance metrics - Detailed technical design, implementation schedule, and pricing required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include both technical and pricing details - Bandwidth upgrades do not extend contract term - Flexible contract terms to accommodate district needs - Compliance with FCC E-rate rules and Lowest Corresponding Price - Contracts contingent on E-rate funding approval - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must be capable of providing managed lit fiber services.

Description

Surry County School District is seeking bids for a leased lit fiber wide area network (WAN) connecting all 23 district sites, including 19 instructional schools and 4 support facilities. The service requires fully managed, dedicated, symmetrical leased lit fiber at 10 Gbps per site with a priced upgrade path to 25 Gbps. Proposals must include detailed pricing, technical design, implementation schedule, and service level agreements. The contract term is five years with two optional one-year extensions, and service commencement is required by July 1, 2027. Bids are due by September 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

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