E-Rate #270001023

Managed leased lit-fiber internet access for seven Bob Hope Charter School locations

Bob Hope Charter School 1 seeks managed leased lit-fiber internet access for seven school and administrative locations. - Government buyer: Bob Hope Charter School 1, a Texas school district; the notice identifies Port Arthur, Jefferson County. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or service-provider vendors are named. - Requested services: One lit-fiber internet connection at each of seven locations, with monthly recurring prices for bandwidth options in 1-Gbps increments. Six school sites request 5–10 Gbps; the Pasadena administrative building requests 1–10 Gbps. - Locations: Bob Hope Elementary School, Bob Hope Middle School, Bob Hope High School, Bob Hope Pasadena Admin Building, Bob Hope Beaumont Campus, Bob Hope Pasadena Elementary School (new construction), and Bob Hope Baytown Middle (partial new construction and remodeled existing construction). - Service requirements: Managed internet access, with installation, activation, initial configuration, maintenance, and technical support. The district may increase bandwidth during the contract term. - Pricing considerations: Providers are asked to price voluntary extensions, special construction, and non-recurring charges in addition to monthly recurring service. Eligible construction costs may be offered for installment payment over up to four years. - Opportunity structure: Each site requires a separate connection; providers may propose service for individual sites or bundle locations.

Description

Bob Hope Charter School 1 is seeking leased lit fiber for Internet Access and Data Transmission Service for funding year 2027. The request covers multiple service locations, with the Form 470 listing capacities from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps and installation and initial configuration. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the RFP system at https://erate.esc12.net; proposals submitted outside that system may be deemed non-responsive. The associated RFP contains the service specifications, and proposals must comply with the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Guidelines, Module 5: Purchasing.

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