E-Rate #270002496

Elkhart Community Schools High-Capacity Internet Access and Data Transmission Services

Elkhart Community Schools is seeking high-capacity internet access and data transmission for its district head-end. - Government buyer: Elkhart Community Schools (Elkhart Community School District); Infrastructure Services, with Allen Brokamp identified as Manager of Infrastructure Services. Service supports 23 eligible entities and terminates at the J. C. Rice Educational Services Center. - Requested service: One internet access and data transmission service with symmetrical 12 Gbps bandwidth, scalable to 15 Gbps, and guaranteed throughput. The application identifies a 10–25 Gbps capacity range. - IP addresses and handoff: Approximately 100 public IPv4 addresses, with pricing for additional individual or block addresses and optional pricing for equivalent IPv6 addresses. Fiber handoff is preferred; proposals should describe required provider-owned equipment and the network route, including any third-party leased lines. - Network features and service levels: Describe available resiliency, basic firewall, and DDoS protection. Proposed service levels should address 99.99% network availability per circuit, packet/frame loss, latency and jitter, 24/7/365 trouble reporting, diagnosis within two hours, temporary or permanent repair within four hours, chronic-trouble provisions, and monthly and annual service reports. - Pricing and funding: The district prefers fixed monthly recurring pricing without separate upfront installation or construction charges; any such charges should be itemized. Include laddered bandwidth pricing in 1 Gbps increments and applicable governmental discounts. The selected provider must support E-Rate SPI discounted invoicing; the contract is contingent on E-Rate funding. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, reseller, or service provider is named in the materials.

Description

Elkhart Community Schools is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission Services beginning July 1, 2027. The requested service is symmetrical bandwidth at 12 Gbps, scalable to 15 Gbps, with guaranteed throughput to the head-end at the J. C. Rice Educational Services Center, and approximately 100 public IPv4 addresses. Bids should include laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments, service-level commitments, and details of any required equipment or construction; the applicant prefers a fixed monthly charge without separate upfront installation or construction costs. The proposed contract term is three years, with up to two optional one-year extensions, and bids are due by 1:00 PM ET on December 2, 2026.

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