E-Rate #659E-27A.5

Dedicated Internet Services for Eckerd Youth Alternatives Boomer Campus (FY26)

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., a consortium serving educational and juvenile justice entities, is seeking proposals for dedicated internet services at its Boomer campus in North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. (Clearwater, FL office) - Serves schools and juvenile justice facilities - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated internet access service with minimum 500 Mbps bandwidth, scalable up to 1 Gbps or higher - Installation, initial configuration, and ongoing maintenance of all provider-supplied equipment - Provision of at least one static IP address - Pricing for both symmetrical (fiber) and asymmetrical (business/high-speed) internet services - Option for managed router (pricing requested with and without) - Physical connection to campus, including special construction, permits, and premise equipment - 24/7 internet availability, full duplex operation, multiple Tier 1 provider connections, and support for all TCP/IP and layer 1-3 protocols - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with E-Rate program rules - Clear distinction between E-Rate eligible and ineligible equipment and pricing - Detailed itemized pricing, including special construction costs if applicable - Annual E-Rate applications required for multi-year contracts - Service and billing cannot begin before July 1 of the first contract year - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified internet service providers capable of meeting technical and regulatory requirements.

Description

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. is seeking proposals for dedicated internet services as outlined in their RFP. The project involves providing internet access with a minimum bandwidth of 500 Mbps, including equipment and maintenance. Service providers must clearly identify E-Rate eligible and ineligible equipment and pricing. The RFP and related documents are available through specified portals, and responses must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

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