E-Rate #270002258

Clay Community Schools Fiber Internet and Data Transmission Services

Clay Community Schools is seeking high-capacity fiber internet and data transmission for 14 eligible entities in Brazil, Indiana. - Government buyer: Clay Community Schools; Technology Office. Technical contact: William Milner. - Requested service: One multipathed, independent fiber connection to the Technology Office head-end, with symmetrical 6 Gbps bandwidth scalable to 20 Gbps and guaranteed throughput. The FCC Form 470 lists a 5–25 Gbps range; the RFP identifies 6–20 Gbps as the actual requirement. - Pricing and technical details: Provide laddered pricing, describe the fiber handoff and provider-owned onsite equipment, and document the route from the provider’s point of presence to the district’s entry point, including any third-party leased lines. Identify recurring, installation, construction, and other costs; fixed monthly charges are preferred. - Optional IP services: Price up to three public IPv4 Class C blocks and IPv6 /118, plus individual or block pricing for additional addresses to support growth. - Service requirements: Propose an SLA targeting 99.99% availability per circuit, with commitments for packet loss, latency, and jitter; 24/7/365 trouble reporting; chronic-trouble provisions; two-hour diagnosis and four-hour temporary or permanent repair; and monthly and annual performance reports. - Other notable requirements: The provider must be willing to use E-Rate SPI invoicing if required, and the contract depends on E-Rate funding. Equipment or components from companies designated national security risks under FCC Order 19-121 are not permitted. - Term: Three years, with up to two voluntary one-year extensions. Automatic renewals are not acceptable; extension periods and pricing must be stated. - OEMs and vendors: No proposed service provider, manufacturer, or OEM is named. No product part numbers are specified.

Description

Clay Community Schools is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission Services through a multipathed, independent fiber connection with symmetrical bandwidth of 6 Gbps, scalable to 20 Gbps, and guaranteed throughput to its Technology Office head-end in Brazil, Indiana. Service is to begin July 1, 2027, and the RFP requires laddered pricing, a proposed service-level agreement, and pricing that includes all associated costs. Proposals are due by email to William Milner by December 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time; technical questions are due by November 18, 2026. No informational meetings or site visits will be scheduled.

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