E-Rate #270003207

Leased fiber WAN service for Muhlenberg County School District

Muhlenberg County School District is seeking a fiber-based wide area network to connect district sites with its Central Office. - Government buyer: Muhlenberg County School District / Muhlenberg County Board of Education, Information Technology office. - Requested services: - 8 leased lit-fiber WAN connections, with 1 Gbps minimum capacity and 10 Gbps preferred; installation and initial configuration are required. - 8 strands of leased dark fiber for the WAN; installation and initial configuration are required. - Dedicated point-to-point connectivity from seven district locations to the Central Office; the bid schedule lists eight service connections. - Notable requirements: Fiber is preferred, though other technologies may be considered. Fiber outages require an on-site response within four hours. The provider must be USF-eligible, support applicable E-Rate discounts, and include monthly lease rates and eligible non-recurring charges. - Evaluation: Price accounts for 50% of the evaluation; other factors include experience, E-Rate experience, service and support, reputation, and WAN specifications. - OEMs and named vendors: None identified.

Description

Muhlenberg County School District is soliciting a leased high-speed wide-area network connecting seven district locations to its central office. Requested capacity is 1 Gbps at each site, with 10 Gbps preferred; the Form 470 lists leased lit fiber and also identifies leased dark fiber in the attached application. The invitation to bid seeks a five-year contract beginning July 1, 2027, and requires a maximum four-hour onsite response for fiber outages. Bids are evaluated on price and other stated factors, including prior and E-Rate experience, service and support, vendor reputation, and WAN specifications.

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