E-Rate #270001995

Seneca School District R-VII seeks 2–5 Gbps bundled internet and dedicated fiber service

Seneca School District R-VII is seeking bundled internet access and dedicated fiber transport for six eligible entities. - Buyer: Seneca School District R-VII, Seneca, Newton County, Missouri. - Requested service: One Category 1 service combining internet access and dedicated, synchronous leased lit-fiber transport. Minimum bandwidth is 2 Gbps, with capacity to increase to 5 Gbps; bidders must price all requested tiers and provide pre-negotiated rates for future upgrades. - Current provider: Rally is identified as the provider of the district’s existing 2-Gbps symmetric fiber service. No equipment OEMs or product part numbers are specified. - Installation and costs: The FCC service request indicates installation and initial configuration are required. Separately itemize these costs if applicable, as well as taxes and surcharges. - Coverage and selection: Service is for six eligible entities. Eligible-service price carries 40% of the selection weighting; other considerations include technical fit, vendor experience, E-Rate capability, and proximity of support. - Notable requirements: Proposals must include a valid SPIN and current FCC Form 473 certification, distinguish eligible from ineligible costs, offer the Lowest Corresponding Price, and support SPI or BEAR invoicing. Any contract depends on E-Rate funding and local board approval. - Term: Service is planned for a three- or five-year term, with two voluntary 12-month extensions.

Description

Seneca School District R-VII is seeking bids for Category 1 internet access and data transmission service via dedicated, synchronous leased lit fiber. The requested bundled solution includes internet service and a transport circuit, with bandwidth starting at 2 Gbps and options to increase to 5 Gbps; vendors must provide pricing for the requested tiers and identify applicable taxes and surcharges. The RFP specifies contract options of three or five years, service commencement on July 1, 2027, and two voluntary 12-month extensions. Bids and questions must be submitted by email to the designated technical contact; the RFP contains further submission, technical, and evaluation requirements.

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