E-Rate #470-InterMountain ESD-FY27-C1

IMESD Solicits E-Rate Eligible WAN Transport and Leased Fiber Services for 79 Consortium Sites

InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services to connect 79 educational and administrative sites across Oregon. - Government Buyer: - InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) - Contacts: Melinda Miller (FCC Form 470), Nick Lapp (RFP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers of WAN transport and leased fiber services - Products/Services Requested: - Standalone Data Transmission Services with bandwidth options: - Minimum 1 Gbps up to 10 Gbps - Minimum 10 Gbps up to 50 Gbps - Leased Lit Fiber Transport Service with dedicated, symmetrical, point-to-point connectivity - Installation and initial configuration included - Service Level Agreements required: - 99.99% availability - ≤0.5% packet loss - ≤25ms latency - ≤10ms jitter - Special construction options and payment plans for build-out costs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with E-Rate (FCC/SLD) and Oregon state procurement laws - Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) required - Path diversity and scalability for fiber solutions - Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan to encourage minority, women, veteran, and emerging small business participation - Proposals must be concise and submitted as specified in the RFP; excessive marketing materials will be rejected - Services must be operational by July 1, 2027, with options for early termination and contract extensions - The procurement supports educational programs, business operations, and public safety communications for consortium members.

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 state procurement laws and be submitted according to the instructions in the RFP documents. The District emphasizes compliance with SLD requirements and disqualifies late or non-compliant submissions.

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