E-Rate #270000854

Purpose Preparatory Academy seeks dedicated fiber internet access (1–5 Gbps) for up to 5 years

Purpose Preparatory Academy in Nashville, TN is seeking proposals for dedicated, symmetrical fiber internet access and data transmission services for its K-12 campus. - Government Buyer: - Purpose Preparatory Academy (K-12 school, Nashville, Tennessee) - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated fiber internet access with bandwidth options: 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, and 5 Gbps - Pricing required for each bandwidth option, both with and without firewall services - Static IP address options - All associated costs, including installation, special construction, and managed router (if applicable) - Contract Details: - Initial term of 3 years, with two optional one-year extensions (maximum 5 years) - Service modifications and bandwidth increases allowed without penalties - Vendor Requirements: - Must be E-Rate eligible and registered with USAC - Current Service Provider Annual Certification (SPAC) required - Compliance with FCC security rules and Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) rule - Service Level Agreement (SLA) with defined response and restoration times - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Detailed cost breakdowns (recurring and non-recurring) - Emphasis on cost-effectiveness; price is the primary evaluation criterion - Strict adherence to submission instructions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified providers.

Description

Purpose Preparatory Academy is soliciting proposals for Internet access and data transmission services for the 2027/2028 funding year. The service requested is a dedicated, symmetrical fiber-connected internet circuit with bandwidth options ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. The contract term is three years starting July 1, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions. Vendors must comply with all RFP requirements, submit questions and proposals through designated links by specified deadlines, and provide pricing for various bandwidth options with and without firewall service. The procurement emphasizes cost-effectiveness with price as the primary evaluation criterion.

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