E-Rate #270000973

Carmel Clay Schools Internet Access and Data Transmission Services (2–10 Gbps) Solicitation

Carmel Clay Schools, a public school district in Carmel, Indiana, is seeking proposals for high-capacity Internet Access and Data Transmission Services to support its Education Service Center and 18 associated entities. - Government Buyer: - Carmel Clay Schools (Education Service Center) - Contact: Mr. Terry Howell, Network Administrator - Products/Services Requested: - Symmetrical Internet bandwidth starting at 2 Gbps, scalable up to 10 Gbps - Service provider-owned onsite equipment for fiber handoff - /25-bit public IPv4 addresses (with optional IPv6 pricing) - Installation and initial configuration for all entities - Additional features: resiliency, basic cloud-based firewall, DNS management, DDoS protection - Service Requirements: - Service Level Agreement (SLA) guaranteeing 99.99% monthly network availability - 24x7x365 support with rapid incident response (2-hour diagnosis, 4-hour mean time to repair) - Monthly and annual performance reporting - Laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments, detailed cost breakdowns (recurring and non-recurring) - Compliance with E-Rate program rules and FCC Order 19-121 (exclusion of national security risk equipment) - References for similar projects required - Contract Structure: - Initial 3-year contract with up to two optional one-year extensions - Service to begin in October 2027 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified service providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Guaranteed throughput to the district's head-end - Lowest Corresponding Price and government discounts must be reflected in pricing - Service provider must own and maintain onsite equipment - Fiber handoff required for integration with district infrastructure

Description

Carmel Clay Schools is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth starting at approximately 2 Gbps, scalable to 10 Gbps, with guaranteed throughput to the Education Service Center in Carmel, Indiana, beginning October 2027. The project requires a 3-year contract with up to two optional one-year extensions, and proposals must include detailed pricing, service level agreements, and references. Bidders must comply with E-Rate program rules, exclude equipment from companies deemed national security risks, and submit bids by December 5, 2026. The service must include features such as resiliency, firewall service, DNS management, and DDoS protection.

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