E-Rate #270000543

WSWHE BOCES Solicits Broadband Internet Services for Mechanicville Central School District

WSWHE BOCES is seeking broadband internet connectivity services for the Mechanicville Central School District and consortium members in New York. - Government Buyer: - Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES) - Mechanicville Central School District - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated symmetrical internet bandwidth options: 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, or 4 Gbps - Fiber or equivalent handoff - 6 usable IP addresses (/29) - 24/7 network engineer support - Utilization and performance metrics - Contract Terms: - 36-month and 60-month options (3-year and 5-year durations) - Pricing must separately list special construction, monthly recurring, and non-recurring costs - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with E-Rate program and FCC rules - Vendors must provide a valid SPIN - Service must begin in the summer following contract award - Proposals must address potential price adjustments due to tariffs - Strict prohibition on equipment/services from companies deemed national security threats (e.g., Huawei, ZTE) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers of broadband services

Description

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is seeking proposals for Internet Access on behalf of Mechanicville Public School District. The procurement is for broadband connectivity services including data transmission and internet access with capacities ranging from 2048 Mbps to 10240 Mbps. Vendors must refer to the attached RFP for detailed specifications and submission instructions. The procurement follows Universal Services Administrative Corporation E-Rate guidelines and requires compliance with FCC rules regarding national security threats.

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