E-Rate #270002367

Polk County Public Schools 60 Gbps E-Rate Fiber Internet Service

Polk County Public Schools is seeking a high-capacity fiber internet connection for its E-Rate program. - Government buyer: The School Board of Polk County, Florida (Polk County Public Schools), Competitive Solicitations office. - Requested service: Dedicated, turn-key fiber internet access and data transmission, with a stated target capacity of 60 Gbps for 153 eligible entities. - The connection must terminate at the District data center, support the District’s existing BGP/routing setup, and include one static IP address. - The District accepts SFP+ and/or QSFP+ multimode fiber; include any required router, equipment, installation, and associated costs. - Availability and support: At least 99.75% availability and 24/7 service support are required. - Installation: Include the necessary design, engineering, permitting, construction, equipment, and cutover preparation. The connection must be ready for testing before service begins. - E-Rate and pricing requirements: Follow the specified bid pricing format and Lowest Corresponding Price requirements. Identify free services and separately price any bundled components that are ineligible for E-Rate support. - Term: Three-year initial term, with two optional one-year extensions by mutual agreement. Payment is annual; the service is recurring. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, resellers, or prospective service providers are named in the provided materials. - Potential competing providers: AT&T, Lumen Technologies, Comcast Business, Crown Castle, Spectrum Enterprise, and Zayo Group could offer comparable business fiber connectivity.

Description

The School Board of Polk County, Florida is soliciting Internet access service via fiber under the E-Rate program. The solicitation refers bidders to the ITB titled “FY2027_Polk Co_011 DW 0127_Internet Access Service_ E Rate ITB_Final” for scope and pricing format; the source says the intended minimum and maximum bandwidth capacity is 60 Gbps due to Form 470 dropdown limitations. Bidders must complete and return the associated documents, including the Drug Free Workplace, Reference Request, and Addendum Acknowledgment Form. The source states proposals are subject to procurement requirements, funding availability, and School Board approval, and the separate ITB lists a bid due date of December 1, 2026.

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