E-Rate #270000849

Desoto Parish School District Solicits WAN and Internet Access Services (E-Rate Category 1, FY27)

Desoto Parish School District in Louisiana is seeking proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Access services to connect 13 school sites with high-speed fiber connectivity. - Government Buyer: - Desoto Parish School District (Supervisor of Technology: Todd Wedgeworth) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; open to all qualified vendors capable of providing fiber WAN and Internet services - Products/Services Requested: - Leased lit fiber WAN connectivity for 13 sites, with bandwidth options of 20, 40, and 100 Gbps - Leased dark fiber WAN connectivity (2 strands per site) - Shared Internet access at 10 and 20 Gbps to two data centers - Installation and initial configuration of all services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum WAN capacity of 10 Gbps, maximum up to 100 Gbps - Vendors must provide detailed network designs, equipment models, and pricing - Services must be fully operational by the start of the E-Rate funding year - Multi-year contract with options for extension - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested bidders - Compliance with E-Rate and local procurement requirements

Description

The Desoto Parish School District is soliciting proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Access services under Category 1 for the fiscal year 2027. The project involves leased lit and dark fiber proposals to connect 13 eligible entities with a point-to-point 10 Gbps fiber WAN and shared 10 Gbps Internet Access, with minimum and maximum capacities of 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps respectively. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the DeSoto Parish School Board office. Proposals must be received by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

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