E-Rate #270001051

Colon Community School District Internet Access and Data Transmission Services RFP

Colon Community School District in Michigan is seeking proposals for Internet Access and Data Transmission Services to support Colon High School, Colon Elementary School, and an additional site. - Government Buyer: - Colon Community School District (St. Joseph County, MI) - Contact: Olivia Spidle, Director of Operation and Administrative Support - Products/Services Requested: - Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for three sites - Initial service level: 1 Gbps symmetrical per site, scalable in 1 Gbps increments up to 5 Gbps - Minimum capacity: 25 Mbps (for some line items) - Installation and initial configuration required - Fiber handoff preferred - Public IPv4 addresses (minimum 11), with optional IPv6 pricing - Features: basic firewall, DDoS protection, resiliency - Service Level Agreement (SLA): - 99.99% network availability - Frame/packet loss, latency, and jitter commitments - 24x7x365 support, 2-hour diagnosis, 4-hour repair - Monthly/annual reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Laddered pricing for bandwidth increments - Pricing must reflect Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), GSA pricing, and any available government discounts - No equipment from companies deemed a national security risk - Compliance with FCC E-Rate program rules is mandatory - Procurement is contingent on E-Rate funding - Proposals must include detailed service descriptions, pricing, and references - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

Colon Community School District is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission Services for Colon High School and Colon Elementary School. The project requires guaranteed throughput service with a preferred initial service level of 1 Gbps symmetrical for both schools, with laddered pricing to increase service up to 5 Gbps within the contract term. The contract duration is monthly with a term of 1 year, and multi-year contracts with optional extensions will be considered. Bidders must comply with E-Rate program rules and provide detailed proposals including pricing, service level agreements, and references. The deadline for bid submission is November 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern.

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