E-Rate #270001689

Byron Center Public Schools seeks fiber network services and maintenance

Byron Center Public Schools is seeking E-rate-supported services for its districtwide private fiber network. - Government buyer: Byron Center Public Schools (Byron Center Public School District); the service request identifies the buyer as BYRON CENTER PUBLIC SCH DIST. No sub-agency or office is specified. - Requested services: Category One data transmission and/or internet access, plus maintenance and operations for the district’s private lit-fiber network connecting its buildings. - The network serves 8 entities and requires capacity from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps. - Installation and initial configuration are required for the Category One service. - The maintenance request specifies $100,000 of coverage per year; this is a stated coverage requirement, not a confirmed contract price. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEM, service provider, or part number is identified. Elite Fund Inc is named as the district’s consultant, not as a bidder or service provider. - Notable requirements: Firm-fixed pricing, an active E-rate SPIN, separate itemization of services that are not USF-eligible, and compliance with Lowest Corresponding Price requirements. The district may select more than one provider. Evaluation factors include price, growth capacity, total cost of operation, experience, qualifications, completeness, and implementation capability. Award and continuation depend on applicable funding approval. - Period: The data transmission/internet request is for Funding Year 2027. Annual maintenance coverage is requested and a multi-year contract is preferred; no specific contract duration is stated.

Description

Byron Center Public Schools is seeking quotes for Category 1 maintenance of its lit fiber network connecting district buildings. The requested service covers bandwidth from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, with $100,000 of coverage per year and a multi-year contract preferred. Quotations must be clearly marked “E-rate bid” and submitted to the listed email addresses; the RFP states that non-eligible services must be itemized and that the district may select more than one provider. The response deadline is November 5, 2026.

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