Opportunity
E-Rate #270001119
Managed dedicated Internet access for Mercer Elementary School
Posted
October 20, 2026
Respond By
November 17, 2026
Identifier
270001119
NAICS
517311, 517111
Mercer County Special Services School District is seeking bids for managed, high-speed Internet access at Mercer Elementary School. - Government buyer: Mercer County Special Services School District; the procurement is for Mercer Elementary School in Trenton, New Jersey. - Requested service: One dedicated, fully managed, symmetrical connection to the public Internet, preferably via leased lit fiber or equivalent technology. - Bandwidth and quantities: One connection at each requested pricing tier: 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, and 5 Gbps. Bidders are asked to price each tier for 12-, 36-, and 60-month terms. - Included requirements: At least a /26 block of public IPv4 addresses (62 usable), required equipment and installation, and 24/7 network operations center monitoring and technical support with an enforceable service-level agreement. IPv6 capability is requested if available. - Location: Mercer Elementary School, 1020 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ 08690. The district owns its WAN transport; connections to other district buildings are not requested. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or prospective service providers are identified in the solicitation. No specific equipment part numbers are requested. - Term options: Pricing is requested for 12-, 36-, or 60-month initial terms, with up to two optional one-year renewals by mutual written agreement. - Estimated value: Not stated in the notice; the range shown below is an approximate planning estimate for the requested service.
Description
Mercer County Special Services School District seeks proposals for dedicated, symmetrical, fully managed Internet access at Mercer Elementary School, beginning on or about July 1, 2027. Bidders are asked to price 1, 2, 3, and 5 Gbps options for 12-, 36-, and 60-month terms, with up to two optional one-year renewals. Service requirements include at least a /26 public IPv4 block, any necessary managed router or CPE, 24/7 NOC monitoring and support, and an SLA; district WAN transport means connections to other buildings are not requested. The RFP requests electronic proposals and requires questions and other communications to be submitted in writing to all designated RFP contacts; the attached RFP and pricing workbook contain full requirements.