E-Rate #270001568

Ethos Academy fiber-optic internet access, with earlier notice also requesting managed network services

ETHOS ACADEMY A CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ACADEMY is seeking high-capacity fiber internet service for its Phoenix school, with a prior notice also describing managed internal broadband services. - Buyer: ETHOS ACADEMY A CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ACADEMY, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. - Requested services: - Fiber-optic internet access, one service request, with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. Pricing should include LAN handoff, installation and construction, testing, project management, technical support, outage reporting, and an SLA. - The earlier notice also requested one managed internal broadband service for existing wired and wireless connections, including monitoring, maintenance, updates, security patches, troubleshooting, reporting, and remote and on-site support. This scope is not repeated in the latest notice. - Term and flexibility: 1-, 3-, or 5-year options are requested; 3- and 5-year internet terms must allow bandwidth upgrades. Funding is contingent on E-Rate support. - Important requirements: Bidders must have a valid SPIN, meet E-Rate requirements, provide itemized pricing, and submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet. Equipment or services prohibited by the FCC are barred, as is equipment manufactured for use outside the United States. - Named companies associated with prohibited or covered equipment/services: Pacific Network Corp., ComNet (USA) LLC, China Unicom (Americas) Operations Limited, Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hangzhou Hikvision, and Dahua. No approved OEM, make, model, or service provider is specified. - Evaluation: Price is the heaviest evaluation factor.

Description

Ethos Academy requests bids for fiber-optic internet service with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. Bidders may propose 1-, 3-, or 5-year contract options; 3- and 5-year options should permit bandwidth upgrades during the contract term. The scope includes internet access, service handoff to the Owner’s supplied LAN, construction and installation as needed, testing and acceptance, project management, technical support, and a service level agreement. Contracts are valid only if E-Rate funding is awarded, and bidders must submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet with their proposals.

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