E-Rate #270000641

Keller ISD Solicits Proposals for Self-Provisioned or Leased WAN Circuits and Broadband Services (10–100 Gbps)

Keller Independent School District (Keller ISD) is seeking proposals to upgrade its Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure for 50 locations. - Government Buyer: - Keller Independent School District (Keller ISD), Tarrant County, Texas - Scope of Procurement: - Comparing self-provisioned (district-owned) fiber/WAN broadband network versus leasing WAN circuits from third-party providers - 50 WAN circuits required, each with bandwidths ranging from 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps - Includes leased dark fiber, leased lit fiber, and network equipment - Installation, initial configuration, and ongoing maintenance/operations are required - Products/Services Requested: - Self-provisioned network (applicant owned and operated) - Leased WAN circuits (10–100 Gbps) - Leased dark fiber strands - Leased lit fiber circuits - Network equipment (Category One) - Maintenance and operations services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All proposals must comply with E-Rate funding requirements, including the Lowest Corresponding Price rule - Multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions are permitted - Mandatory walkthroughs for vendors - Proposals must be submitted electronically - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified providers capable of delivering WAN and broadband services and equipment

Description

The solicitation is for comparing the long-term costs of a self-provisioned WAN network with the costs of leasing fifty (50) WAN circuits ranging from 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps over third-party networks. The procurement is for Category 1 services including data transmission and internet access. The applicant is Keller Independent School District, a school district in Texas. Proposals must comply with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule and be submitted by October 19, 2026. Multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions may be considered.

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