E-Rate #270000481

Broadwater Academy Dedicated Internet Access with Transport

Broadwater Academy is seeking one fully managed dedicated internet connection for its Exmore, Virginia campus. - Buyer: Broadwater Academy, a private school and E-Rate applicant; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested service: One Dedicated Internet Access connection with transport, at a minimum of 1 Gbps symmetrical download and upload. Offers are requested at 1, 2, 5, and 10 Gbps, or comparable levels. - Service requirements: Dedicated committed bandwidth, no data caps or usage-based speed reductions, and termination at the building demarcation point. Include at least five consecutive static IP addresses; provide router lease options and pricing if applicable. - Installation and costs: Include installation and initial configuration. Itemize recurring, non-recurring, and any special construction costs; the provider is responsible for delivery-related construction, permits, pathways, and rights-of-way. - OEMs named: Huawei and ZTE are explicitly prohibited under applicable supply-chain restrictions; neither is an approved provider for this request. No eligible internet service provider is named. - Commercial terms: Contracted proposals should provide 36-month pricing, with up to two optional 12-month extensions; month-to-month proposals are also considered. No price increases are permitted during the contract term. - Evaluation: E-Rate-eligible cost is the primary evaluation criterion.

Description

Broadwater Academy is requesting proposals for fully managed Dedicated Internet Access with transport service at its Exmore, Virginia location. The requested bandwidth range is 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, with offers requested at 1, 2, 5, and 10 Gbps; proposals must include at least 1 Gbps symmetrical service and a minimum block of five consecutive static IP addresses. Services are needed effective July 1, 2027, and the attached specifications include proposal instructions, requirements, and contract terms. The source lists a bid deadline of December 2, 2026.

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