E-Rate #270001651

Cloudcroft Municipal School District E-Rate Internet and WAN Transport Services

Cloudcroft Municipal School District is seeking E-Rate Internet access and WAN transport for six eligible entities. - Government buyer: Cloudcroft Municipal School District, New Mexico; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested services: - Dedicated Internet access and data transmission, one service request; minimum symmetrical 1 Gbps, with options up to 10 Gbps. - Leased lit-fiber WAN transport, one service request; 1–10 Gbps range. - Leased dark-fiber WAN transport, one service request; strand and capacity requirements are detailed in the RFP. The specification calls for one single-mode strand per endpoint and includes maintenance. - Category One maintenance and operations, one service request; 1–10 Gbps range. - Locations and setup: Internet service must terminate at the building MDF. WAN bids must cover all locations in the pricing attachment. Installation and initial configuration are requested; the pricing attachment identifying locations and service levels is not included in the current materials. - Notable service requirements: Dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth with a committed information rate; one static IP for Internet access; no usage caps or usage-based speed reductions. Dark-fiber maintenance is included in the monthly lease fee, and new modulation equipment is not required. SPI billing and completed XLSX pricing are required. - OEMs and vendors: No provider or OEM is identified for the requested services. Huawei and ZTE are cited only as examples of manufacturers whose covered equipment or services are prohibited under supply-chain requirements. - Pricing and term: Proposals should reference New Mexico-eligible pricing where applicable. The latest service specification calls for 60-month pricing, with two optional 12-month extensions; the Form 470 separately gives a 1–4-year range. Services are needed beginning in 2027.

Description

Cloudcroft Municipal School District is requesting offers for Internet Access and Wide Area Network transport for six eligible entities. Requested options include dedicated Internet access and WAN transport using leased dark fiber, leased lit fiber, or other acceptable transport modes, with service bandwidth from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps. Proposals must meet the requirements and submission instructions in the associated Form 470 attachments, including the specified pricing and service terms. Services are needed beginning July 1, 2027.

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