E-Rate #270000764

Internet Access and Network Equipment Procurement for Polaris Charter Academy Elementary School

Polaris Charter Academy Elementary School in Chicago is seeking bids for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services to support its educational operations. - Government Buyer: - Polaris Charter Academy Elementary School (public charter school in Chicago, Illinois) - Products and Services Requested: - Internet Access and Data Transmission Service with capacity between 1Gbps and 2Gbps - Category One network equipment required to make the Internet connection operational - Installation and initial configuration services for both internet and network equipment - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; equivalent brands and solutions are acceptable - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include shipping charges and a clear scope of work for installation - Preference for service providers offering Service Provider Invoice (SPI) discounts - Proposals must delineate eligible and ineligible products/services with associated costs - Service Provider must have a current Service Provider Annual Certification (SPAC) on file with USAC and provide their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) - Both one-year and multi-year contracts with voluntary extensions will be considered - The school reserves the right to refuse all bids - Compliance with E-Rate program rules is required - Technical Contact: - Lissette Sanchez, Business Manager - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on typical K-12 internet and network procurements, estimated range is $10,000 to $50,000 - Period of Performance: - Service expected to start July 1, 2027; contract duration may be one year or multi-year with voluntary extensions

Description

Polaris Charter Academy Elementary School is seeking bids or proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Service with a capacity between 1Gbps and 2Gbps. The solicitation also includes any and all Category One network equipment necessary to make the Internet connection operational. The bid must include shipping charges where applicable and a scope of work for any installation services. The service start date is July 1, 2027, and preference will be given to service providers offering SPI discounts. The applicant reserves the right to refuse all bids.

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