E-Rate #270002942

Dedicated Fiber Internet and Managed Campus Data Transport for Christopher Columbus Charter School North

Christopher Columbus Charter School North is seeking high-capacity fiber connectivity and managed campus-to-campus data transport in Philadelphia. - Buyer: Christopher Columbus Charter School North (K–5), a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - Services requested: - Dedicated fiber Internet access at the North campus, with symmetrical bandwidth options of 2, 5, or 10 Gbps. - Leased, managed data transport connecting the North and South campuses, with 2, 5, or 10 Gbps options. Include equipment needed to light the service and connect each site to its LAN. - The Form 470 lists service request quantities of 3 for the 2–10 Gbps range and 2 for 2 Gbps. Final service levels and quantities are subject to the school’s determination and are not guaranteed. - Pricing and terms: Price Internet service for 24- and 36-month terms and managed transport for a 36-month term; each may include an optional 12-month extension. Separately itemize recurring service, installation or construction, equipment, and IP-address costs. Identify ineligible costs and provide E-Rate discount billing. - Requirements: Provide an SLA guaranteeing at least 99.9% monthly availability, references from two current K–12 clients in the Philadelphia metro area, and compatibility with the school’s existing network. Pricing is the most heavily weighted evaluation factor; disclose any proposal exceptions. - Prohibited equipment: Proposals containing equipment manufactured by Huawei or ZTE will be disqualified. No other service provider or equipment manufacturer is named in the notice.

Description

The school seeks dedicated fiber Internet access and leased managed data transmission services at levels between 2 Gbps and 10 Gbps, as detailed in the attached RFP. Quotes must identify the vendor's E-Rate SPIN and list monthly service, installation, equipment, and IP address costs as separate line items. Service quantities are not guaranteed and may be determined before the school's Form 471 submission. Proposals containing Huawei or ZTE equipment will be disqualified, and award criteria include pricing, prior experience with the school, and compatibility with its current network.

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