E-Rate #UU220560030

Utah Education and Telehealth Network RFP for Fiber-Based WAN and Internet Access Services

This opportunity from the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), managed by the University of Utah, seeks proposals for fiber-based Wide-Area-Network (WAN) and Internet access services for educational, library, healthcare, and government sites across Utah. - Government Buyer: - Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), University of Utah Purchasing Department - Contacts: Jerome Browning (UETN), Jon Pezely (University of Utah) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers of fiber-based WAN and Internet services - Products/Services Requested: - Leased lit fiber Ethernet WAN circuits (1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, 100 Gbps, up to 102.4 Gbps) - 433 circuits at 1 Gbps - 85 circuits at 10 Gbps - 7 circuits at 6 (unit unspecified) - 95 circuits at 1–100 Gbps - Internet access services (50–100 Gbps) for 1,485 locations - Category One network equipment (1–100 Gbps) for 1,485 locations - WAN backbone connections, BGP routing, IPv4/IPv6 support, jumbo frames, DWDM technology, bursting capabilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must be fiber-based; wireless solutions are not accepted - Dark fiber only considered if specifically requested - Vendors must bid only on locations where they can provide or obtain infrastructure - Compliance with E-Rate program, USAC SPIN, FCC Form 473/SPAC, and SAM.gov registration if federal funds are used - Installation within six months of contract start - Pricing must be firm and all-inclusive for full contract terms - Multiple awards possible; detailed cost spreadsheets required - Period of Performance: - WAN/backbone: five years with one optional one-year extension - Internet access: three years with two optional one-year extensions - Services anticipated to start after contract award, with installation required within six months

Description

The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), is soliciting proposals for WAN leased lit fiber Ethernet, shared UETN backbone connections, and Internet access services at specified locations. The RFP includes detailed requirements for bandwidth, infrastructure, pricing, and compliance with E-Rate provisions. Vendors must submit proposals electronically via BidNet Direct by October 27, 2026, and comply with all state and federal procurement regulations. The contract is expected to start on July 1, 2027, with an estimated length of 5 years and options for extensions.

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