Opportunity
E-Rate #270001217
Outside-plant fiber maintenance, repair, and pole-transfer services
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
November 25, 2026
Identifier
270001217
NAICS
237130
Escambia County School District is seeking outside-plant fiber maintenance, repair, and pole-transfer services for its district network. - Government buyer: School District of Escambia County, Florida; Procurement Department. - Requested services: Category One maintenance and operations for outside-plant fiber supporting data transmission and internet access. The service request lists one service unit and coverage for 30 entities, with a capacity range of 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps. - Maintain approximately 62 route miles of district-owned fiber: 36 aerial miles and 26 buried miles. - Inspect the full route twice yearly, document findings and recommended remedies, and perform routine or emergency repairs as needed on a time-and-materials basis. - Provide 24/7 emergency coverage and respond within four hours. - Coordinate and complete aerial fiber pole transfers, including make-ready, through NJUNS; document work and close out tickets. Transfers required because of contractor or subcontractor error must be completed at no cost. - Notable requirements and exclusions: Inside-plant work and Sunshine 811 / Florida One Call locating services are excluded. Respondents must be USAC-approved or have a Service Provider Identification Number application in good standing by proposal evaluation. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service providers are named in the solicitation. NJUNS, USAC, Sunshine 811, and Florida One Call are referenced in connection with coordination, eligibility, or exclusions. - Products and part numbers: No equipment products or part numbers are specified.
Description
The School District of Escambia County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms approved by USAC to provide E-rate goods and services. The requested service is Category One maintenance and operations for data transmission and/or internet access, involving outside plant fiber maintenance and repair. The Form 470 lists a minimum capacity of 10 Gbps and a maximum capacity of 100 Gbps, serving 30 entities. Responders must follow the attached RFP and District procurement instructions; proposals may be submitted sealed or electronically through BidNetDirect.com/florida.