E-Rate #RFP 1175

Milwaukee Public Schools RFP for Leased Wide Area Network Services (500 Mbps to 800 Gbps)

Milwaukee Public Schools is seeking bids for leased wide area network (WAN) services to connect approximately 162 school and non-instructional facilities. - Government Buyer: - Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), managed by the Senior Director of Technology (Chad Meyer) - Products/Services Requested: - Leased wide area network services with bandwidth options from 500 Mbps up to 800 Gbps - Fiber optic connections and network interface devices provided and maintained by the service provider - Installation and initial configuration at each site - All-inclusive pricing required, with firm rates for the contract term and any extensions - Compliance with FCC, E-rate, and local procurement rules - Product Line Items: - Multiple bandwidth increments requested (e.g., 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, up to 800 Gbps) - Each bandwidth option applies to all 162 sites - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory completion of all bid items and structured cost worksheets - No minimum purchase volume guaranteed; unit rates must be honored regardless of quantities - Submission via the Bonfire bidding portal - Price is the primary evaluation factor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to qualified WAN service providers - Potential Competitors: - Major telecom and fiber network providers (e.g., AT&T, Comcast, Spectrum, Lumen, Verizon) - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely in the range of $5,000,000 to $25,000,000, depending on bandwidth and contract duration

Description

Milwaukee Public Schools is seeking bids for leased wide area network services as detailed in RFP 1175. The procurement includes Category 1 data transmission and internet access services with bandwidth requirements ranging from 500 Mbps to 102,400 Mbps. The procurement will be managed through the Bonfire bidding portal, and the RFP outlines specific speeds and locations for the services sought. Bidders must submit their proposals via the portal and comply with the instructions provided in the RFP documents.

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