E-Rate #270004236

Socorro ISD Fiber WAN Services and Network Equipment

Socorro Independent School District is seeking a turnkey E-Rate fiber WAN solution for its eligible sites and network hubs. - Government buyer: Socorro Independent School District, SISD Bid Purchasing office, El Paso, Texas. - Scope: Leased lit fiber or leased dark fiber for up to 59 eligible sites and 48 WAN connections; the two fiber options will be evaluated independently. - Requested quantities: 96 strands of leased dark fiber; 96 units of leased lit fiber, with capacities from 10 to 100 Gbps; and 2 units of Category One network equipment, also listed with a capacity range of 10 to 100 Gbps. - Installation: Installation and initial configuration are required for the fiber services and equipment. - Notable requirements: Proposals should address shared connections, scalability and reliability, complete lifecycle costs, and procedures, timelines, and pricing for site additions, removals, relocations, and other changes. Respondents must meet applicable FCC and USAC requirements. - Term: Five-year initial term with four possible five-year extensions, for up to 25 years. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are identified in the provided materials.

Description

Socorro Independent School District seeks proposals for leased lit fiber or leased dark fiber services for Funding Year 2027. The turnkey service will provide connectivity among campuses, non-instructional facilities, and network hubs, covering up to 59 eligible sites and 48 WAN connections. Proposals for lit and dark fiber will be evaluated independently and must describe a complete end-to-end solution, including costs, service commitments, scalability, resiliency, and procedures and pricing for site changes. The proposed contract has an initial five-year term with the option to extend for four additional five-year terms; proposals must be submitted through the SISD e-Bid System.

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