E-Rate #270000584

East Feliciana Parish School District seeks leased lit fiber WAN and Internet Access services for 8 sites

East Feliciana Parish School District in Clinton, Louisiana is seeking proposals for leased lit fiber Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Access services for its schools and district offices. - Government Buyer: - East Feliciana Parish School District, Technology Department - Contact: Jonathan Loveall - Products/Services Requested: - 10 Gbps Fiber WAN Circuit (8 circuits): Dedicated point-to-point fiber connectivity for 8 district sites - 20 Gbps Fiber WAN Circuit (8 circuits): Dedicated, resilient fiber connectivity for 8 district sites - 10 Gbps Internet Access (1 circuit): High-speed Internet service for the district data center - 20 Gbps Internet Access (1 circuit): High-speed Internet service for the district data center - Bundled Basic Firewall Solution (1 unit): Basic firewall included with Internet Access - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide detailed network design, equipment make/model, and pricing including special construction costs - Services must be delivered and fully operational by the contract start date - Contract term is 36 months, with up to two 1-year extensions (maximum 60 months) - Compliance with E-Rate program rules is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is open to qualified service providers capable of delivering leased lit fiber WAN and Internet Access solutions for K-12 school districts

Description

The East Feliciana Parish School District is soliciting proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and Internet Access services for the 2027 funding year. The procurement involves leased lit fiber proposals to connect 8 eligible entities with a point-to-point 10 Gbps fiber WAN network and shared 2 Gbps Internet Access. The data center is located at the district's central office, and services terminate there. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Teams online. Proposals must be received by October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

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