Opportunity
E-Rate #270000376
La Grande School District 1 Seeks E-Rate Eligible WAN Transport Services (Leased Dark and Lit Fiber)
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 20, 2026
Identifier
270000376
NAICS
517311, 517911
La Grande School District 1 in Oregon is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services to connect district facilities. - Government Buyer: - La Grande School District 1 (Union County, Oregon) - Products/Services Requested: - Leased Dark Fiber: - 6 to 12 fiber strands - Includes installation and initial configuration - Leased Lit Fiber: - 10 Gbps to 50 Gbps bandwidth - 6 units requested - Includes installation and initial configuration - Purpose: - To provide reliable, scalable, high-capacity WAN connectivity supporting education, business operations, and public safety - Unique/Notable Requirements: - E-Rate eligibility is mandatory - Compliance with Oregon state procurement laws and E-Rate program rules - Proposals must include a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers - Proposals must be straightforward and adhere to RFP instructions - Disqualification for late, non-compliant, or irrelevant submissions
Description
The La Grande School District 1 is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services. The project involves providing reliable, scalable, and high-capacity connectivity between district facilities to support educational programs, business operations, and public safety communications. Specifically, the services requested include data transmission and/or internet access with leased dark fiber, consisting of 6 fiber strands for data transmission and 12 fiber strands for leased dark fiber. Proposals must be submitted according to the instructions in the RFP, and no email submissions will be accepted. Service providers must comply with Oregon procurement laws and the bidding procedures will follow Oregon's public contract rules.