Opportunity
E-Rate #270000407
IMESD Solicits E-Rate WAN Transport Services for District Connectivity
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 20, 2026
Identifier
270000407
NAICS
517311, 517911, 517111, 517810
InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services to connect 79 educational and public service entities in Oregon. - Government Buyer: - InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD), Pendleton, Oregon - Contact: Melinda Miller - Products/Services Requested: - Standalone Data Transmission Services (WAN transport) - Minimum bandwidth: 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps - Maximum bandwidth: up to 50 Gbps - Includes installation and initial configuration - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; open to all compliant service providers with valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must comply with FCC and Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) E-Rate regulations - Proposals must adhere to Oregon state procurement laws - Excessive marketing materials or non-essential content will result in disqualification - Disqualification for late submission, non-compliance, or irrelevant proposals - Scope: - Services to support educational programs, business operations, and public safety communications across multiple district facilities
Description
The InterMountain Education Service District is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services. The services requested aim to provide reliable, scalable, and high-capacity connectivity between District facilities to support educational programs, business operations, and public safety communications. Proposals must comply with Oregon state procurement laws and follow the instructions in the RFP documents. The minimum bandwidth requested is 1024 Mbps and the maximum is 10240 Mbps. The proposal due date is November 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm PST.