E-Rate #270001064

District-wide scalable Internet service (8Gbps to 20Gbps+) for Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in El Paso County, Colorado is seeking proposals for scalable, high-capacity Internet service to support district-wide connectivity. - Government Buyer: - Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (El Paso County, CO) - Technology Service Center, 425 W. Alabama Ave., Fountain, CO - Key contacts: Dr. Keith Owen (Superintendent), Landon Finch (Director of Technology) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified Internet Service Providers (ISPs) - Products/Services Requested: - Scalable Internet bandwidth starting at 8Gbps, with options for 10Gbps, 15Gbps, 20Gbps, and ability to scale beyond 20Gbps - One contiguous, publicly routable IPv4 /25 address block (preference for preserving existing IP space) - Optional DDoS mitigation and other value-added services (must be priced separately) - Service delivery to the District Technology Service Center - Comprehensive support including SLA, NOC hours, incident response, escalation, maintenance notifications, and utilization reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Provider must be a certified E-rate service provider with a valid SPIN and agree to SPI invoicing - Proposals must include detailed technical, support, and cost information - Service continuity during transition is critical; no service interruption allowed - Preference for contracts ending June 30 of the final year; minimum 3-year term with options for voluntary extensions - Optional services must be clearly identified for E-rate eligibility and priced separately

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 to procure Internet Service to support the instructional and business needs of the district. The district seeks proposals for scalable internet services with bandwidth starting at 8Gbps and up to 20Gbps or more, with service commencement on or before December 21, 2027. The service provider must provide a contiguous, publicly routable IPv4 /25 address block and may optionally offer DDoS mitigation services. Proposals are due by October 20, 2026, and the project is certified as of September 22, 2026.

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