E-Rate #270002906

Konawa school district request for 2–5 Gbps internet service and a leased managed router

Konawa-area school district entities are seeking high-capacity internet connectivity and a leased managed router for the upcoming E-Rate funding period. - Government buyer: Konawa Independent School District 4 / Konawa School District 20, serving Konawa High School and three eligible entities. The attachment summaries use both district names. - Requested services: Dedicated, synchronous internet access and data transmission, with pricing options from 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps. Higher bandwidth may be proposed if it connects to the district network at no additional cost. - Bidders should identify the demarcation point, delivery method, bandwidth, and proposed contract term. - Installation and initial configuration are requested for applicable service options; costs such as installation, construction, fees, taxes, and ineligible costs should be itemized. - Requested equipment: One leased on-premise managed router for internet access at Konawa High School. No router model or part number is specified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, equipment manufacturer, or prospective service-provider vendor is named in the materials. - Notable requirements: An on-site visit is required. Providers must be eligible for Oklahoma Universal Service Fund support and submit the required signed provider verification. A project timeline is requested. - Performance period: E-Rate funding year 2027–28. The district invites multi-year proposals of up to five years with voluntary annual renewals; exact contract end date is not specified.

Description

Konawa Independent School District 4 is requesting bids for broadband internet access and data transmission service for Konawa High School, with incremental pricing for bandwidth options from 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps. The solicitation also requests a leased on-premise managed router for internet access. Bidders must complete a required on-site visit, provide synchronous dedicated internet access, participate in the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund, and include a signed OUSF Provider Verification with their proposal. The bid deadline is December 4, 2026; the RFP specifies a required on-site visit by November 20, 2026.

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