E-Rate #270000603

Cedar Creek School seeks multi-year dedicated internet access contract with optional firewall services

Cedar Creek School in Ruston, Louisiana is seeking proposals for a multi-year contract to provide dedicated symmetrical fiber internet access. - Bandwidth options requested: 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 5 Gbps - Service must be scalable, allowing increases up to 5 Gbps during the contract term - Optional provider-supplied basic firewall functionality; pricing must be provided both with and without this feature - All bids must include: - Detailed breakdown of eligible and ineligible fees, taxes, services, and components - Clear cost allocation for ineligible items - Recurring and nonrecurring charges, special construction, installation, provider-owned equipment, and optional static IP address pricing - Service must terminate at the school's demarcation point - Provider requirements: - Valid FCC Registration Number and Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) - Compliance with E-Rate program rules - Submission of Service Provider Annual Certification Form (FCC Form 473/SPAC) - Contract term: three years, with up to two one-year voluntary extensions (maximum five years) - Robust Service Level Agreement (SLA) required, with defined response and restoration times - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified internet service providers

Description

Cedar Creek School is requesting a multi-year contract with voluntary extensions for internet service with and without a firewall. The procurement seeks pricing for a dedicated symmetrical fiber-connected internet circuit with bandwidth options of 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 5 Gbps. Bids must include all eligible and ineligible fees, taxes, services, and components, with clear cost allocation for ineligible items. The contract term is anticipated to start July 1, 2027, for three years with up to two one-year extensions. Proposals must follow the RFP submission guidelines and be submitted by October 16, 2026.

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