E-Rate #270001746

Managed 5–10 Gbps internet access and district-wide WAN transport for Kalispell School District 5

Kalispell School District 5 is seeking managed internet access and network transport to connect its schools and facilities. - Buyer: Kalispell School District 5, a public school district in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. No sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - Services requested: - Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) at Flathead High School: symmetric 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps service options, one of each. - Wide Area Network (WAN) transport: 18 listed service entries connecting Flathead High School with district sites, including alternate bandwidth options at some sites. Speeds range from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps. - Notable requirements: Fully managed, dedicated committed bandwidth with no usage caps or usage-based throttling. Service must reach the building demarcation/MDF, and providers are responsible for delivery needs such as construction, permitting, pathways, and rights-of-way. Pricing must disclose recurring, non-recurring, and special-construction charges; the district requests fixed pricing during the agreement and the ability to increase bandwidth or add sites under stated terms. - Term: 60 months requested for the listed services. Month-to-month offers are also accepted, and the district may extend a contracted agreement for two additional 12-month terms. - OEMs and named service-provider vendors: None identified. No equipment make, model, or part numbers are specified.

Description

Kalispell School District is requesting offers for Internet access and Wide Area Network (WAN) services. The procurement includes Category 1 data transmission and/or internet access, with related Form 470 attachments providing service specifications and proposal requirements. The pricing attachment requests internet access at Flathead High School and WAN transport services between Flathead High School and district locations. Proposals are due December 3, 2026.

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