Opportunity
E-Rate #470-La Grande SD-FY27-C1
La Grande School District 1 Seeks E-Rate Eligible Leased Dark and Lit Fiber WAN Services
Posted
September 22, 2026
Respond By
October 20, 2026
Identifier
470-La Grande SD-FY27-C1
NAICS
517311, 517911
La Grande School District 1 in La Grande, 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) for WAN connectivity - Leased lit fiber services (10 Gbps to 50 Gbps bandwidth) - Installation and initial configuration for all fiber services - Quantities: - 6 units of leased dark fiber (6 to 12 strands) - 6 units of leased lit fiber (10 Gbps to 50 Gbps) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must be E-Rate eligible and comply with all E-Rate program requirements - Providers must maintain a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and SLD compliance - Proposals must be straightforward and free of excessive marketing material - Strict adherence to Oregon state procurement laws - Disqualification for late, non-compliant, or irrelevant submissions - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified service providers capable of delivering leased dark fiber and WAN services
Description
La Grande School District 1 is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport Services. The services requested include leased dark fiber to provide reliable, scalable, and high-capacity connectivity between district facilities to support educational programs, business operations, and public safety communications. Proposals must be submitted according to the instructions in the RFP documents and comply with Oregon procurement laws. The proposal due date is November 3, 2026, by 4:00 pm PST, and email submissions are not accepted.