E-Rate #270003304

West Central CSD bundled internet access and transport

West Central Community School District seeks E-Rate Category 1 internet service for its network hub in Maynard, Iowa. - Government buyer: West Central Community School District (West Central CSD), Fayette County, Iowa; the attachment identifies the district as the applicant and notes that one service request covers two entities. - Requested service: Bundled internet access and associated transport, including installation and initial configuration, at 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 2 Gbps. One service request is listed, with a minimum capacity of 500 Mbps and maximum of 2 Gbps. - Term options: Bidders may offer one-, three-, or five-year service terms. - Notable requirements: Identify the connection type; disclose whether an E-Rate Category 1-eligible bundled firewall is included; identify ineligible charges; state whether a public IPv4 address is available and its separate fee; and provide anticipated taxes and fees. Turn-up testing and initial connection must be completed at least 10 business days before service begins. The district requests confirmation that the provider can use Service Provider Invoicing (SPI). - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or service providers are named in the provided materials.

Description

West Central CSD is seeking bundled Internet service, including Internet access and associated transport, delivered to the hub of its network. Requested capacity options are 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 2 Gbps, with one-, three-, and five-year contract options. Proposals must be emailed to the Form 470 contact and include the SPIN, connectivity type, applicable ineligible charges, tax and fee amounts, and other specified service details. The source states that proposals are due November 30, 2026, and that the applicant may reject late submissions or all proposals.

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