E-Rate #270001314

Turnkey 10 Gbps data transport connection for Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking a turnkey, high-capacity data transport connection between two Costa Mesa locations. - Government buyer: Newport-Mesa Unified School District (listed on the FCC form as NEWPORT-MESA UNIF SCHOOL DIST); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested service: One standalone, point-to-point data transport connection between 2985 Bear Street and 200 Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa, California. - Initial requested bandwidth: 10 Gbps; adjustable within the stated range of 1–25 Gbps (the initial notice gives a more precise upper range of 25,600 Mbps). - Turnkey delivery must include required equipment, infrastructure, and installation. - Notable requirements: The connection must support California Teleconnect Fund discounts. Proposals should include an implementation timeline, applicable taxes and fees, and a sample Service Level Agreement. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or service-provider vendors are named in the provided materials.

Description

Newport-Mesa Unified School District is seeking a standalone Category 1 data transmission service connecting 2985 Bear Street to 200 Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa, California. The requested initial bandwidth is 10 Gbps, with a permitted bandwidth range of 1,024 Mbps to 25,600 Mbps; the applicant may adjust bandwidth during the contract term. Service must be operational by July 1, 2027, and bids should include implementation scheduling, applicable taxes and fees, a sample Service Level Agreement, and a turnkey solution with necessary equipment, infrastructure, and installation costs. Pricing is requested by November 5, 2026, and questions are due October 20, 2026; the portal record lists a response deadline of November 2, 2026.

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