E-Rate #270001953

Maricopa Unified School District Bundled Internet Service, Equipment, and Support

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking a bundled internet solution for its District Office and schools, with service capacity from 2 to 10 Gbps. - Government buyer: Maricopa Unified School District; the service is for the District Office, with schools generally connecting through it. - Requested service: Internet access and data transmission with at least 2 Gbps capacity, with growth pricing for 4, 5, 6, and 10 Gbps. The district requests pricing for symmetrical and asymmetrical service and, where applicable, with and without a managed router. - Connectivity and support: Provide 24/7/365 access, connections to multiple Tier 1 internet providers, delivery to the existing LAN over Ethernet copper, fiber, or equivalent, eight static IP addresses, and the equipment, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and transition work needed to provide service. - Equipment and related services: The request includes Category One network equipment and maintenance and operations; detailed equipment specifications and quantities are in the district-issued RFP. - Pricing and notable requirements: Identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible services, equipment, and costs separately. Include monthly recurring and non-recurring costs, taxes, and applicable connection, construction, and transition costs. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, equipment manufacturer, or prospective internet service provider is named in the supplied materials. - Term: The proposed contract is for three years, with two optional one-year extensions. E-Rate service and billing are limited to the applicable funding-year eligibility period.

Description

Maricopa Unified School District seeks proposals from qualified providers for bundled internet service provider services. The scope includes internet access with a minimum bandwidth of 2 Gbps, connectivity to the district office and schools, and any necessary equipment, installation, monitoring, and maintenance. The RFP requests pricing for symmetrical and asymmetrical service and with and without a managed router, with eight static IP addresses requested. Responses must be submitted through the project website by November 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST, following the RFP requirements.

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