E-Rate #270000515

Erie 1 BOCES seeks high-speed telecommunications services including leased fiber for consortium schools.

Erie 1 BOCES, acting as a consortium for schools and libraries in New York, is seeking bids for high-speed telecommunications services. - Government Buyer: - Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) - Includes West Seneca Central and other consortium members - Products/Services Requested: - Data transmission and/or internet access service (10,240 Mbps capacity) - Leased lit fiber (10,240 Mbps capacity) - Leased dark fiber (quantities specified in RFP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs mandated; bidders may propose equivalent products - Bidders must specify trade designations, manufacturer names, and detailed specs for substitutes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to New York State General Municipal Laws - Non-collusive bidding certification required - Disqualification of generic or AI-generated proposals - Bids must be submitted in original, sealed form with both electronic and printed versions - Procurement supports E-rate discounts - Contract may be annual, multi-year, or renewable - Technical Details: - Services must support 10 Gbps bandwidth - Service start date may precede E-rate funding year

Description

This solicitation is for high speed telecommunications services specifically for connections for Erie 1 BOCES and West Seneca Central. The services requested include standalone data transmission service with a minimum and maximum capacity of 10 Gbps. The solicitation is part of an e-rate bid expected to file for discounts in FY 2027 starting July 1, 2027, though service may start sooner. Bids must be submitted sealed and labeled as Bid E27-E1B to the Erie 1 BOCES Purchasing Department by October 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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