E-Rate #270001196

Gardner Edgerton USD 231 Solicits Dedicated Internet Access (5Gbps/10Gbps) for School Sites

Gardner Edgerton USD 231, a public school district in Kansas, is seeking proposals for high-speed dedicated Internet access (DIA) services for either Gardner Edgerton High School or Trail Ridge Middle School. - Government Buyer: - Gardner Edgerton USD 231 (Johnson County, Kansas) - Products/Services Requested: - Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) at 5Gbps or 10Gbps bandwidth - Vendors may quote for either or both school locations - Separate pricing required for monthly recurring and nonrecurring charges - Option to upgrade bandwidth during contract term - Technical Requirements: - Provider must support BGP routing for ARIN-assigned /24 address space - District must be able to advertise its own IP address space - Service level commitments, installation, handoff, transport, and delivery schedules must be detailed - Contract Terms: - Initial contract options for 1, 3, or 5 years - Up to five optional one-year renewals - Terms and renewals must align with E-Rate funding year ending June 30 - Compliance Requirements: - Must comply with E-Rate program rules - Provider must maintain an active SPIN - Must certify compliance with FCC Order 19-121 (prohibiting Huawei, ZTE, or other covered companies) - All cost proposals must reflect Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), GSA pricing, and any available government discounts - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs mentioned; open to all qualified Internet service providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - BGP peering and ARIN /24 support - Strict compliance with E-Rate and FCC security regulations - Flexible bandwidth upgrade options during contract term

Description

Gardner Edgerton USD 231 is requesting proposals for dedicated Internet access services of 5Gbps or 10Gbps bandwidth. The service is to be delivered to specified addresses as detailed in the RFP documents. The district will select one service location and one provider, with options to quote for either or both locations. The contract terms include initial terms of 1, 3, and 5 years with up to five optional one-year renewals. Vendors must comply with E-Rate program rules and provide detailed pricing including recurring and nonrecurring charges.

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