E-Rate #270002036

Pawtucket City School District seeks managed 10–25 Gbps dedicated internet access

Pawtucket City School District is seeking a managed, high-capacity internet connection for its eligible school locations. - Buyer: Pawtucket City School District; no agency, sub-agency, or office is identified. - Service requested: One Category 1 Dedicated Internet Access with Transport service for 17 eligible entities. The initial notice identifies the PSD Administration Building as a service location. - Capacity: At least 10 Gbps symmetrical (10 Gbps download and upload), with optional bandwidth up to 25 Gbps. The service must provide dedicated bandwidth with a committed information rate, without usage caps or throttling. - Delivery and billing requirements: Extend service to the building demarcation point or MDF. The provider is responsible for delivery-related construction, permitting, pathway, and right-of-way costs. SPI discount billing is required. - Optional priced services: Static IP addresses, router lease, advanced firewall, and DDoS protection. Base internet pricing cannot be contingent on purchasing these options. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEM, internet service provider, product, or part number is named. - Contract term: Pricing is requested for a 36-month term; month-to-month proposals may also be considered, with two optional 12-month extensions.

Description

Pawtucket City School District is requesting proposals and pricing for fully managed dedicated Internet Access with transport service. The requirement is for at least 10 Gbps download and upload, with optional higher bandwidth offerings up to 25 Gbps; service must be dedicated, have no data caps or usage-based slowdowns, and terminate at the building demarcation point. Services are needed beginning July 1, 2027, and the solicitation includes specifications for pricing, proposal submission, and contract terms in the attached documents. Vendors must review the attachments for complete details.

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