E-Rate #270002786

WSWHE BOCES seeks dedicated Category 1 internet service for New York locations

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is seeking E-Rate-eligible dedicated internet connectivity for its consortium and specified New York locations. - Government buyer: Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES); Michael McCormack, Supervisor for Technology Procurement and Management. The consortium serves 116 eligible entities. - Requested service: Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, including installation and initial configuration. The E-Rate request lists two service units for three entities, with capacity ranging from 2 Gbps to 10 Gbps. - At 230 Ballard Rd, Wilton: dedicated symmetrical 2 Gbps and/or 5 Gbps service; route-diversity and building-entry restrictions apply. - At 4 Tower Place, 2nd Floor, Albany: dedicated symmetrical 2 Gbps and/or 5 Gbps service. - Technical requirements: 36- or 60-month service terms; fiber or equivalent handoff; at least six usable IP addresses (/29); BGP and IPv6 support; utilization and performance metrics upon request; and 24/7/365 network-engineer support. - Named manufacturers: Huawei and ZTE are cited as covered companies whose equipment or services are prohibited; neither is requested as a supplier. No proposed vendors or requested product part numbers are identified. - Other requirements: Bidders must offer the E-Rate Lowest Corresponding Price and comply with applicable FCC supply-chain restrictions. Installation is contingent on building construction at the Wilton site.

Description

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES seeks proposals from qualified suppliers for broadband connectivity and Internet access at specified BOCES locations, on behalf of the District. The requested service is Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transmission, with capacity listed as 2,048 Mbps to 10,240 Mbps. Vendors must consult the attached RFP for specifications and submission instructions; proposals are due December 15, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. EST, as stated in the RFP. The solicitation also requires Lowest Corresponding Price and includes FCC restrictions concerning covered equipment and services.

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