# E-Rate #270002400

Bridgman Public Schools E-Rate internet access and data transmission service

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002400
**NAICS:** 517311

Bridgman Public Schools is seeking E-Rate quotes for internet access and data transmission for four eligible entities.
- **Government buyer:** Bridgman Public Schools, Bridgman, Michigan; contact named in the RFP: Hether McIntyre. No sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Service requested:** One Category 1 internet access and data transmission service, with capacity from 500 Mbps minimum to 2 Gbps maximum. Installation and initial configuration are required.
- **Service requirements:** At least five static IP addresses; 24/7 support with a maximum four-hour response time; a 99.97% uptime guarantee if available; web-based access to statistical analysis; and end-to-end maintenance of equipment used to deliver the service.
- **Quote details:** Itemize ISP-owned equipment and service components, and separately identify charges or services that are not eligible for Universal Service Fund support. Firm-fixed pricing is requested.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers or prospective internet service providers are named. An E-Rate SPIN is required from bidders.
- **Funding and term:** Implementation is contingent on Universal Service Fund approval. The service term is unspecified; multi-year contracts may be considered.

### Description

Bridgman Public Schools is seeking quotes for Category 1 internet access and data transmission service. The request specifies a minimum capacity of 500 Mbps and a maximum capacity of 2 Gbps, with a minimum of five static IP addresses and a 99.97% uptime guarantee requested if possible. Proposals should include required ISP-owned equipment and itemized eligible and non-eligible services; the RFP also specifies a maximum four-hour service response time, 24/7. Quotes are due by November 18, 2026, and implementation is contingent on approved Universal Service Fund funding.

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