E-Rate #270000648

Elgin ISD managed leased lit-fiber internet and pole attachment services

Elgin Independent School District is seeking managed fiber internet access and pole-attachment services for its district network. - Government buyer: Elgin Independent School District (Elgin ISD), a Texas school district in Elgin, Bastrop County. - Services requested: - One fully managed leased lit-fiber internet access service for 11 district entities, terminating at the Elgin Data Center demarcation point for shared use. - Bandwidth options are 10 Gbps (current service), 15 Gbps, 20 Gbps, and 25 Gbps. - Pole attachment fees for 81 or more poles on the district-owned fiber WAN connecting the data center to district entities. - Service requirements: Installation, activation, initial configuration, maintenance, and technical support as applicable. Vendors should identify monthly recurring charges and any special construction, non-recurring charges, or voluntary extensions. - Contract considerations: Three- or five-year term options are requested. Eligible special construction costs should offer installment payments for up to four years. The service should support scalable bandwidth options. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, manufacturer, or service-provider vendor is named in the opportunity.

Description

Elgin Independent School District seeks proposals for Category 1 internet access and data transmission services. The primary request is a fully managed leased lit fiber solution with bandwidth options from approximately 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps, serving district locations and terminating at the Elgin Data Center; proposals are requested in 10, 15, 20, and 25 Gbps increments. The district also seeks pole attachment fees for 81 or more poles on its existing fiber WAN. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system, and the associated RFP specifies further requirements, including multi-year contract options and the ability to increase bandwidth during the contract term.

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