Opportunity
E-Rate #270003765
Carmel Unified School District rural WAN and digital transmission services
Posted
November 10, 2026
Respond By
December 08, 2026
Identifier
270003765
NAICS
517111, 517810, 517919
Carmel Unified School District is seeking rural WAN connectivity between its Carmel District Office and Captain Cooper Elementary School in Big Sur. - Government buyer: Carmel Unified School District; the notice identifies the District Office in Carmel and Captain Cooper Elementary School in Big Sur, California. - Services requested: Internet access/data transmission and standalone data transmission, each listed as one service in the attachment; a separate Category One transmission service is also listed without a quantity. Connectivity is between the two district sites. - Capacity and options: At least 100 Mbps is required, with capacity up to 10 Gbps preferred. The district is considering an extension of its existing 100 Mbps microwave service or alternatives such as microwave, cable, or satellite Internet. WAN connectivity via VLAN or VPN is described. - Notable requirements: Fiber is unavailable or cost-prohibitive for this rural coastal connection. Proposals should include installation and initial configuration costs, identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible costs, and provide applicable pricing, fees, and service terms. The district may make multiple awards. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or service providers are named in the solicitation.
Description
Carmel Unified School District seeks Category One digital transmission service connecting its District Office in Carmel, California, with Captain Cooper Elementary School in Big Sur. The rural site currently uses a 100 Mbps microwave connection; proposals may extend that service or offer another solution providing at least 100 Mbps, with preference for higher bandwidth up to 10 Gbps. Options include microwave, cable, or satellite service, including connectivity via VPN, and the District may make multiple awards. Bidders should provide pricing for offered service terms and detail installation costs, eligible costs, and applicable fees and surcharges.