E-Rate #270002287

Symmetrical 5 Gbps internet and data transmission for two school locations

The Match High School and Career Center seeks high-capacity internet connectivity for two Indianapolis locations. - Buyer: The Match High School and Career Center; the RFP identifies the Office of Don Stewart, Executive Director of Finance and Operations. - Service requested: Symmetrical 5 Gbps internet access and data transmission with guaranteed throughput to the High School and Career Center annex; installation and initial configuration are required. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, product brands, or service providers are named in the procurement. - Service-provider requirements: Include necessary provider-owned handoff equipment and explain the handoff, network pathway, and any third-party leased lines. Price public IPv4 addresses, including additional-address options; IPv6 pricing is optional. Describe available resiliency, firewall, and DDoS protection. - Performance requirements: Proposed SLA should target 99.99% availability per circuit and specify packet loss, latency, and jitter commitments; 24/7/365 trouble reporting; two-hour diagnosis; four-hour temporary or permanent repair; chronic-trouble provisions; and monthly and annual performance reports. - Pricing and security: Identify recurring and nonrecurring costs. Fixed monthly charges without separate upfront installation or construction costs are preferred, as is discounted E-Rate invoicing. Equipment or components from entities identified as national security risks under the cited FCC order are prohibited. Procurement depends on E-Rate funding. - Term: Service is sought for an initial three-year term, with up to two optional one-year extensions; other terms may be considered.

Description

The Match High School seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth of approximately 5 Gbps and guaranteed throughput at two Indianapolis locations, beginning July 1, 2027. The RFP requests service-provider-owned equipment needed for handoff, pathway details, pricing for public IPv4 addresses, and a proposed service-level agreement. Proposals should include complete costs, applicable discounts, service details, references, and contract terms; multi-year arrangements are considered. Bids must be emailed by January 6, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and technical questions are due December 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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