E-Rate #270002824

Radnor Township School District fiber WAN and internet access services

Radnor Township School District is seeking E-Rate proposals for fiber connectivity linking five schools and internet access at two schools. - Government buyer: Radnor Township School District (RTSD), Pennsylvania; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested services: - Managed lit-fiber WAN ring connecting Radnor Middle School (Central MDF), Radnor High School, Ithan Elementary School, Radnor Elementary School, and Wayne Elementary School. The district requests separate 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps pricing, with 1-pair and 6-pair single-mode fiber options. The Form 470 lists 12 leased lit-fiber connections. - Managed dark-fiber WAN ring to the same five sites, for lighting with district-owned equipment. The district requests separate 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps pricing, with 1-pair and 6-pair options. The Form 470 lists 12 leased dark-fiber strands. - Two 1 Gbps fiber internet access lines: one for Radnor High School and one for Ithan Elementary School. - Notable requirements: WAN service must use diverse ring paths, provide symmetrical bandwidth, and meet a monthly service-level target of at least 99.9%. Proposals must address security, monitoring alerts, and avoiding single points of failure. Fiber must meet ITU-T G.652.C/D attenuation specifications; dark-fiber terminations require at least a 25-foot cable coil. Providers should include design, provisioning, installation, activation, and management for lit fiber; the district supplies switching and optics for dark fiber. - Pricing and provider information: Provide bundled monthly service pricing, site-specific installation or buildout costs, estimated taxes and fees, and installation timelines. Quotes must also include router equipment, IP address options, the provider’s E-Rate SPIN, and one-time installation charges. - OEM restrictions: Huawei and ZTE equipment are prohibited; proposals containing either are subject to disqualification. No other service-provider vendors or OEMs are identified in the solicitation materials. - Term: Requested 60-month service term, with a voluntary 12-month extension at the quoted cost; additional annual extensions are also requested. Automatic renewal of the original term is prohibited. - Evaluation and flexibility: Pricing is the primary evaluation factor, followed by prior experience with the district and integration with its existing network. The district may adjust quantities and does not guarantee an award for any particular quantity.

Description

Radnor Township School District seeks proposals for managed lit and dark fiber WAN data transmission services connecting five district sites, with pricing requested separately for 40GB and 100GB service levels. The district also requests two 1Gbps fiber internet access lines, one each for Radnor High School and Ithan Elementary School. Responses must provide itemized monthly charges, taxes and fees, installation costs, and other specified service and equipment details; proposals must include a valid E-Rate SPIN and comply with the RFP requirements. The RFP describes a 60-month service term and requests a voluntary 12-month extension; proposals are due December 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, while the structured record separately lists November 25, 2026, as the response deadline.

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