E-Rate #270001017

TEEN Interlocal #632 fiber internet, public IP addresses, and network equipment

TEEN Interlocal #632 is seeking E-Rate Category 1 fiber internet service, public IP addresses, and related network equipment for Kansas school entities. - Buyer: TEEN Interlocal #632, a consortium serving Kansas public school districts. The RFP names Herington USD 487, Centre USD 397, Marion-Florence USD 408, Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh USD 410, and Peabody-Burns USD 398; a related Form 470 references 19 entities. - Requested service: Dedicated, symmetrical fiber internet with a minimum capacity of 1 Gbps and expansion capability up to 5 Gbps. The RFP describes service over TEEN’s existing fiber network, beginning at Herington High School. - Additional requirements: One subnet of 255 public IP addresses, priced separately, and a provider-owned headend router. The provider must monitor connectivity, communicate service issues to TEEN or district technology staff, assist with troubleshooting, and provide a direct customer-service contact. Installation and initial configuration are indicated in the related Form 470. - Equipment and quantities: A related Form 470 lists five units of Category One network equipment; the RFP separately requires a provider-owned headend router but gives no quantity, make, model, or part number. The documents do not specify an OEM or bidder by name. - Funding and term: The procurement is for E-Rate Category 1 service. The stated service term is one year, with up to two additional one-year renewal options. The related Form 470 identifies Funding Year 2027. - Quantity note: The RFP describes service to five named districts, while the Form 470 references 19 entities and lists internet service quantities of 5 and 255. Those Form 470 quantities are retained separately below because the source does not clarify their units or relationship to the RFP quantities.

Description

TEEN Interlocal #632 is seeking proposals for Category 1 internet access and data transmission services for its member districts. The RFP requests dedicated, symmetrical 1 Gbps internet service over fiber, with the ability to expand bandwidth, using TEEN’s existing fiber network to serve five districts, plus one subnet of 255 public IP addresses. The provider must monitor connectivity, assist with resolving service issues, and provide a provider-owned headend router. The initial service term is July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, with up to two one-year renewal options; the RFP states bids are due November 2, 2026, while the source notice lists a response deadline of October 30, 2026.

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