E-Rate #270000415

Shaker Heights City School District Solicits Managed High-Speed Internet Access (E-Rate Category 1)

Shaker Heights City School District is seeking proposals for fully managed Dedicated Internet Access and Transport services. - Government Buyer: - Shaker Heights City School District, Shaker Heights, Ohio - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated Internet Access with Transport Service - Minimum 5 Gbps symmetrical bandwidth, scalable up to 10 Gbps - Static IPv4 address block (Block/29: 1 Gateway, 5 Usable) - Service termination at building MDF (Main Distribution Frame) - Demarcation setup as specified - Optional Router Lease - Vendors to provide pricing and specify manufacturer make/model if router/modem is included - Optional DDoS Protection Service - Vendors to provide costs if available - Quantities: - 12 units of service required, with bandwidth options between 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service must be fully managed and E-Rate eligible - Static IP addresses required - No price increases allowed during contract term - Early termination allowed without penalty if a location closes - Vendors must comply with FCC E-Rate rules, including SPI billing - Exclusion of certain vendors as per E-Rate rules - Proposals must include detailed pricing for bandwidth increments, router lease, and DDoS protection - Contract term options: month-to-month or up to 36 months, with two optional 12-month extensions

Description

Shaker Heights City School District is soliciting proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Service under Category 1. The service requires a minimum bandwidth of 5 Gbps and a maximum of 10 Gbps, with a quantity of 12 units. The contract term is expected to start July 1, 2027, with options for month-to-month or up to 36-month contracts. Proposals must include detailed pricing and comply with FCC and local procurement rules.

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